Sunday, July 13, 2014
Chapter 3: Transforming Leaning with Unique, Powerful Technology
Chapter 3: Transforming Learning with Unique, Powerful Technology
As a mother of three I am regularly trying to limit the amount of time my children spend with electronic devices and computers, why on the other hand as a teacher would you want to encourage the use of such technology?
It is specifically important for modern teachers to understand the importance of integrating effective technology in the classroom. Not doing so will hinder our ability to engage and instruct a technologically advanced generation.
NETS-S
National Educational Technology Standards- for Students
How digital technology positively affects teachers and students behavior or attitude?
1. unique
2. powerful
3. transformative
ITCP- information technology and creative practices.
Digital Citizenship- understanding the rights and responsibilities teachers and students need to develop the attitude and skills in order to effectively use technology creatively and appropriately.
Digital Literacy- a multi-dimensional concept using a combination of technical, cognitive, and social skills.
Sunday, July 6, 2014
Intro to Technology for Educators Chapter 1 Reflection:
Concept one – tablets/ iPads these small however powerful devices using touchscreen technology and multiple applications available through Wi-Fi networks can help provide an interactive and engaging atmosphere for students and teachers. My biggest concern and one of the areas that I would like to learn more about through this class is safety on such devices, and how to maintain appropriate content.
Concept two – teacher made blogs, websites, and wikis. Although I am somewhat familiar with blogs and websites and have visited Wikipedia many times, I have only come across a few wiki type pages that were very theme specific. (i.e.: game of thrones, Harry Potter, etc.) I am not at all familiar with how teacher based wikis work or how to implement and use these in the classroom learning environment.
Concept three – podcasts/vodcasts. I have watched or listened to many of these types of digital media files. I have always found them to be engaging and able to increase my comprehension on a topic, even for strictly entertainment purposes. However, again I am not at all familiar with how to create them, link them, or effectively Integrate them into an educational atmosphere.
Although this first chapter contains a few new concepts, I have heard of or used the majority of the technologies mentioned. I am most interested in the above listed concepts as there is a great amount of knowledge, ease of use, and comfortable functionality I look forward to learning more about in this class.
Concept one – tablets/ iPads these small however powerful devices using touchscreen technology and multiple applications available through Wi-Fi networks can help provide an interactive and engaging atmosphere for students and teachers. My biggest concern and one of the areas that I would like to learn more about through this class is safety on such devices, and how to maintain appropriate content.
Concept two – teacher made blogs, websites, and wikis. Although I am somewhat familiar with blogs and websites and have visited Wikipedia many times, I have only come across a few wiki type pages that were very theme specific. (i.e.: game of thrones, Harry Potter, etc.) I am not at all familiar with how teacher based wikis work or how to implement and use these in the classroom learning environment.
Concept three – podcasts/vodcasts. I have watched or listened to many of these types of digital media files. I have always found them to be engaging and able to increase my comprehension on a topic, even for strictly entertainment purposes. However, again I am not at all familiar with how to create them, link them, or effectively Integrate them into an educational atmosphere.
Although this first chapter contains a few new concepts, I have heard of or used the majority of the technologies mentioned. I am most interested in the above listed concepts as there is a great amount of knowledge, ease of use, and comfortable functionality I look forward to learning more about in this class.
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