Infusing
Technology into
Your CTE
Classroom
AUGMENTED REALITY, ROBOTICS, GAMING
MICRO-CONTROLLERS, 3D PRINTING, DRONES
Constructionism, as described by Seymour Papert, suggest
that a learning process that includes the use of technology
and manipulatives, is a powerful tool for educational
purposes (Bers, 2008).
Augmented Reality
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Viewing a real environment that is augmented by
computers
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Referred to as AR
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Has been around for 40+ years
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Could be as simple as a QR Code used to take a
person to an AR environment
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Schools are using AR to bring field trips into the
classroom
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YouTube
Robotics
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Many schools use robots to integrate STEM
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LEGO, NASA and many more players are at the table!
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Sensory Learning
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Improved Socialization
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Opportunities for Hands-On Innovation
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Rigor- application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation
(Bloom’s)
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Real-World Application
Gaming
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Provide formative assessments

Badges and achievements can serve as a check for
understanding
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Provide immediate feedback
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Games to not have to be “electronical”
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Personalized experience for the learner
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Gone Home- works well with ELA

Minecraft- promotes creativity,
collaboration and problem solving
Dr. Matt
Farber
Micro-Controllers
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Small computer board that can be programed,
read input and control output to motors, lights
and sensors
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Students are introduced to:
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Programming
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Electronics
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Design
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Low Cost!
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Arduino, Raspberry Pi, etc.
3D Printing

Manufacturing process that makes 3 dimensional
objects
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Printer “lays-down” layers of material until the
desired object is created

User creates design using a scanner or modeling
software
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YouTube
KATY BLATNICK-GAGNE
[email protected]