wright an easy where you pretend you own an advocacy organization that supports technology in education.
A large school district is considering cutting out technology due to budget cuts.
It’s your mission to make a presentation to the school board that promotes the use of educational technology as an essential tool for learning.
You will be responsible for creating a multimedia presentation.
Review Keeping Technology Alive description and rubric.
Title: Keeping Technology Alive in Education: A Pathway to Future Success
Slide 1:
- Welcome and introduction slide.
- Display the name of the organization: "Advocacy Organization for Technology in Education (AOTE)".
- Introduce yourself as the representative of AOTE.
Slide 2:
- Display the current budget cuts situation.
- Mention that technology is among the areas being considered for reduction.
- Explain the importance of technology integration in education.
Slide 3:
- Show statistics highlighting the impact of technology in education.
- Display graphs or charts depicting the positive outcomes of technology use.
- Emphasize the enhanced engagement, improved academic performance, and increased collaboration that technology brings to the learning process.
Slide 4:
- Discuss the role of technology in promoting personalized learning.
- Explain how adaptive learning software and online platforms can tailor instruction to each student's needs.
- Highlight success stories where technology has enabled differentiated learning and improved student outcomes.
Slide 5:
- Showcase the cost-saving benefits of technology implementation in the long run.
- Present studies indicating the reduction in textbook and paper usage.
- Explain how digital resources and online tools can replace expensive traditional materials.
Slide 6:
- Address potential concerns regarding technology's impact on traditional teaching methods.
- Highlight that technology is not meant to replace teachers but to enhance their role.
- Illustrate how technology can provide more efficient administrative tasks, providing teachers with additional time for impactful instruction.
Slide 7:
- Introduce the concept of digital citizenship and the importance of preparing students for the modern world.
- Highlight that technology integration provides transferable skills, such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and technological literacy.
- Display images portraying how technology equips students with skills required in future careers.
Slide 8:
- Share success stories from other districts that have implemented technology effectively.
- Display testimonials from teachers, students, and parents showing the positive impact of technology integration on their academic journey.
Slide 9:
- Recap the main benefits of technology in education.
- Refer back to the budget cuts situation and stress the significance of preserving technology's role in supporting student success.
Slide 10:
- Call to action slide.
- Request the school board to reconsider and prioritize technology funding in their budget decisions.
- Display contact information or website details for AOTE, encouraging further engagement and support.
Slide 11:
- Closing slide.
- Express gratitude for the school board's time and consideration.
- Sign off as the representative of AOTE and reinforce the organization's commitment to promoting technology in education.
Note: This sample presentation assumes a verbal presentation accompanies the slides. The suggested content for the slides is meant to complement and support the speaker's main points.