Transforming Learning Through Technology

Description

Learning to Modify and Redefine Learning

In learning to develop creative lesson plans using technology, the book 40 Simple Ways to Inspire Learning Through Mobile Devices by Sam Gliksman was used as a catalyst to begin the process. In developing a lesson from a student perspective, I selected using the Seesaw app to create a digital portfolio. Digital portfolios would be a great way for my chemistry students to organize the components of their science fair project. For my next assignment I wanted to create an activity using an app that is only available on an iPad. My school adopted a 1:1 iPad program this year and I wanted to demonstrate that it is possible to be creative using an iPad. I used the Lifecards app to create a postcard about the element neon. For the final activity I selected an app that students can use to create a time lapse video of their science fair project or of the experiments conducted in class. Using the Animate It! app I created a time lapse video of the reaction of a metal with an acid.

Incorporating Digital Citizenship

When creating lesson plans using technology, the teacher must also take into consideration student privacy. I collaborated with my classmates in producing a Google doc with privacy tips for educators. We then developed questions as part of a VoiceThread interview with Ronnie Burt and expanded our professional learning network in the area of student privacy. Putting together all that I learned in challenge one and challenge two I created a Hyperdoc. The activities incorporated in the Hyperdoc teach atmospheric pressure and implement the SAMR model and digital citizenship, and also incorporate policies to protect student privacy and security. I am discovering how technology can support designing creative lesson plans that support student learning. From this course I have learned how to create lessons that incorporate technology that modify and transform student learning and support digital citizenship and student privacy and security.

ISTE Standards Met

• Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity - standard 4
• Design and develop digital learning experiences and assessments - standard 2
• Model digital age learning and experiences and assessments -standard 3

Learning Artefacts

40 Simple Ways Blog Posts:

1. Seesaw digital portfolio
2. Lifecards postcard
3. Animate It! time lapse video

Blog Post: Transformation of Students in the Digital Age

Blog Post: Transforming student Learning with Technology

Student Privacy Tips