Professional Development Presentation2.ppt

Brief presentation exploring assistive technology, AU, remote learning and ISTE membership

1. Integrating
Technology
in
Education:
Resources
and Benefits
Exploring Assistive
Technology, AI, Remote
Learning, and ISTE Membership
Danielle Matthew
June 2, 2024

2. Benefits of Joining Professional
Organizations
•Webinars, workshops, and conferences to keep teacher
teacher skillsand knowledge current .
Professional
Development:
•Connects educators globally for idea exchange and
exchange and collaboration.
Networking
Opportunities:
•Extensive resources like research papers, case studies,
case studies, toolkits, and lesson plans.
Access to
Resources:
•Influence educational technology policies and initiatives.Advocacy and
Leadership:

3. International
Society of
Technology in
Education
Professional Association for
Educators

4. About the
ISTE
•"ISTE inspires the creation of solutions
and connections that improve
opportunities for all learners by
delivering: practical guidance,
evidence-based professional learning,
virtual networks, thought -provoking
events" (International Society of
Technology in Education, 2024).
•ISTEoffers professional development to
educators, fosters community, and
drivesintegration of digital
toolsusing methods that are inclusive
of all types of learners ( International
Society of Technology in
Education,2024).

5. Professional
Development Resources
from ISTE
•Podcast:
•“UDL: Exploring the New Frontier of Assistive Technology in
the Classroom”
•Overview:
•Discussion about the advancements in assistive technology
which are bridging the gap between special needs and general
education (International Society for Technology in
Education, 2020)
•What can a teacher expect to learn from this podcast?
•A teacher can learn simple strategies to integrate
accessibility centered practices into teaching practices.
For example, one educator mentioned applying the
accommodations for one student into the course design,
thereby making these features available to all students
(International Society for Technology in Education, 2020)
•How Does this podcast help to serve students?
•Basic accommodations are proactively integrated into course
design.
•Overall classroom inclusivity improves by using built -in
accessibility tools.
•Who is the targeted student population?
•All students (primary, secondary, and post -secondary)
benefit from integrated accessibility practices.

6. Professional
Development
Resources for
EdTech
•Journal article: “5 Tips for Using AI in the
Classroom”, authored by Jennifer Cronk
•Overview:
•This article presented tips on using AI for
administrative tasks that are applicable to
educators and school administrators (Cronk,
2024)
•What can a teacher expect to learn from this
podcast?
•Tips on how to use AI to complete
administrative tasks at the individual
(educator) level to the administrator
(principal) level (Cronk, 2024)
•How Does this podcast help to serve students?
•Author, J. Cronk empowers educators;
stating, "...AI is a resource that frees up
teachers to have more time to engage in
more meaningful interactions with each
student" (2024).
•Who is the targeted student population?
•all student populations benefit from this
knowledge

7. Professio
nal
Developme
nt
Resources
for
EdTech
•Podcast: “Design Ed: A Best Practices Checklist for
Remote Learning”
•Overview:
•A discussion between seasoned distance educators
about proven teaching strategies to address online
education challenges.
•What can a teacher expect to learn from this podcast?
•Fundamental teaching strategies to overcome obstacles
in online education. Highlighted strategies included:
engaging students with polls, the benefit of
formative assessments, and scaffolding learning
(International Society of Technology in Education,
2020)
•How Does this podcast help to serve students?
•Information presented will help educators design
remote courses that will engage students and provide
deeper learning experiences from the first day of
class
•Who is the targeted student population?
•All student populations would benefit from these
strategies

8. How might I Benefit
from ISTE Membership
•Stay Updated with Trends
oGain access to the latest in educational
technology to stay ahead and use cutting -edge
tools.
•Enhance Teaching Skills
oUse ISTE's resources to refine skills and create
engaging, effective learning experiences.
•Access High-Quality Resources:
oUse ISTE's library for valuable lesson planning
and instructional design materials.

9. Insights from 2023 ISTE Annual
Conference
STE Live 2023
Highlights:
Held in Philadelphia
with 17,738
participants.
Topics included
educator empowerment,
emerging
technologies, and AI
impact on education.
Key sessions:
ISTEverse
(virtual/augmented
reality) and AI in
Education.

10. '23 ISTE
Professional
Development
Sessions
•ISTEverse
oImmersion experience using
Virtual and Augmented Reality
lessons
•Embracing Artificial Intelligence
and Chat GPT in Education
oLeaders discussed the
potentialimpacts of
artificial intelligence (AI)
in classrooms, analyzed how AI
is likely to transform writing
and research assignments, and
discussed ways to embrace
these changes rather than fear
them (International Society
for Technology in Education,
2023).

11. Wrap up
•Professional organizations for educators are
invaluable investments andwill equip teachers
with applicable knowledge and skills to deepen
students' learningexperiences

12. Thank you!

13. References
•Cronk,J. (2024, February 2).5 tips for using AI in the classroom. International Society of Technology in Education. RetrievedJune2, 2021, fromhttps://iste.org/blog/5-tips-for-
using-ai-in-the-classroom
•International Society for Technology in Education. (2020, February 4). UDL: Exploring the New Frontier of Assistive Technology in the
Classroom.https://www.bamradionetwork.com/track/udl-exploring-the-new-frontier-of-assistive-technology-in-the-classroom/
•International Society for Technology in Education. (2023).Edtech conference | June 25-28 | Philadelphia. ISTELive 23 -Edtech
conference.https://conference.iste.org/2023/program/search/detail_session.php?id=116574876
•International Society for Technology in Education. (2023).ISTEverse. ISTELive 23 -Edtech conference.https://conference.iste.org/2023/program/ISTEverse.php
•International Society of Technology in Education. (2020, December 7). Design Ed: A Best Practices Checklist for Remote
Learning.https://www.bamradionetwork.com/track/design-ed-a-best-practices-checklist-for-remote-learning/