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Purpose
Purpose
Technology is an ever-present medium in our society. For students, the opportunity to expand their learning through project-based learning, inquiry-based-learning, and ubiquitous connections, allows for student-directed practices and active learning in many different environments (Amina, 2017). In exploring microbit.org and the micro:bit, this project will highlight both the Website microbit.org and the micro:bit microcontroller and how it can facilitate learning within both traditional classroom models as well as distance-learning and perhaps even untraditional learning systems. This site will also explore how these tools can be used in various learning theories, specifically constructivist and growth mindset learning theories.
Bio
Bio
David identifies himself as a husband, father, and Edtech Evangelist. David is a teacher and technology trainer at Covina High School. He has served in Covina-Valley Unified for 18 years. During that time he has been a model classroom teacher, technology mentor and trainer, and assisted with the implementation and integration of technology at Covina High and in the District. In October 2019 he transitioned to a position as a technology TOSA at Paramount High School Senior Campus. During this time, he supported the faculty as testing coordinator and supported teachers with the transition to E-Learning in March 2020 as a result of COVID-19 and school closures. In July 2021, David transitioned in an administrative position at Monrovia High School as an Assistant Principal.
He stays connected with technology and education by participating in Twitter forums such as #cuechat and #DitchBook Twitter, connecting with educators in the EmpowerEDventure group, and attending conferences such as CUE. He has been a board member for San Gabriel Valley CUE (SGVCUE) since 2013 and served as SGVCUE President until June 2021. He has presented at Fall CUE, Spring CUE, MassCUE, CUE Rockstar, is on CUE BOLD faculty and is a CUE Lead Learner.
As a lifelong learner David pursues certification and continuous training to keep himself up to date. He is a Google Innovator and Trainer and Level 1& 2 Certified. He also works with HyperDuino promoting Physical Computing, is a Microsoft Innovative Educator, a GoFormative Certified Educator, and Flipgrid and Nearpod Certified. David has his Master's in Educational Technology from Azusa Pacific University and is currently a doctoral student in Learning Technologies at Pepperdine University.
His passions are deepening GSuite implementation, promoting EduProtocols and #EDUReps to deepen learning, bringing coding and computer science to all, amplifying student voice through podcasting, and developing student technology leaders on campus. Check out the Student-run Podcast "Tech Tips with Tech Squad" that explores educational technology through a student lens.
Follow David at @herrplatt on Twitter
References
References
Amina, T. (2017). In E-learning ecologies: Principles for new learning and assessment. essay, Routledge.
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