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The way students learn in today's classroom has evolved in the method material is delivered to students and the skills they're expected to apply while employing all learning theories to ensure mastery of learning with all students. Integrating technology with learning is an excellent tool to maximize the learning experience and reinforce student learning. The technology used should transform the learning as students showcase new knowledge mastered. All while maintaining best practices, offering the most beneficial pedagogical approaches.
The way students learn in today's classroom has evolved in the method material is delivered to students and the skills they're expected to apply while employing all learning theories to ensure mastery of learning with all students. Integrating technology with learning is an excellent tool to maximize the learning experience and reinforce student learning. The technology used should transform the learning as students showcase new knowledge mastered. All while maintaining best practices, offering the most beneficial pedagogical approaches.
One of the biggest pieces of learning I'll take with me during my study of Intro to Educational Technology is the TPACK framework. I had little knowledge of TPACK prior to this course, but each assignment forced me to evaluate how a particular piece of technology would fall in this framework. I will apply this learning in every lesson from now on, always assessing before introducing new concepts, and provide differentiation to meet the needs of all learners.
One of the biggest pieces of learning I'll take with me during my study of Intro to Educational Technology is the TPACK framework. I had little knowledge of TPACK prior to this course, but each assignment forced me to evaluate how a particular piece of technology would fall in this framework. I will apply this learning in every lesson from now on, always assessing before introducing new concepts, and provide differentiation to meet the needs of all learners.
ETEC 562: Applications of Instructional Media and Technology
ETEC 562: Applications of Instructional Media and Technology
Aug 8, 2017 11:49 AM.webmApplying Instructional Media and Technology - Technology Integration Unit Project
Allowing the choice of any piece of technology to showcase learning is always a favorite of mine. However, as I've learned through my studies, there are many areas to consider when evaluating technologies to integrate. This project was a true representation of applying those skills. This learning will continue to guide my future planning with technology.
Allowing the choice of any piece of technology to showcase learning is always a favorite of mine. However, as I've learned through my studies, there are many areas to consider when evaluating technologies to integrate. This project was a true representation of applying those skills. This learning will continue to guide my future planning with technology.
ETEC 579: Implementation of Media Technology Programs
ETEC 579: Implementation of Media Technology Programs
Technology Grant Proposal
Technology Grant Proposal
Van Alstyne sixth-grade language arts students will improve their writing skills across many genres, deepening their application of the writing process, by raising their performance grade on the standardized STAAR test related to the organization, development of ideas, and conventions in writing of essays using a new class set of Chromebooks with the integration of the web based platform called Write About because it provides authentic, engaging practice, differentiated for all writers, building on current writing skills, and fostering a safe environment where students become risk-takers.
The goal of this proposal is to improve the writing skills and exceed expected progress by at least 50% of more than 120 students, with 30% being economically disadvantaged. Reports from the Texas standardized test show a writing deficit for sixth graders in the Van Alstyne district. The percentage that met or exceeded progress is masked due to its small number. That percentage is lower than the state percentage of 56%. Also, students struggle to meet the minimum benchmark requirement to show mastery of learning.
The project will be directed and lead by Andrea Hill over the course of one year. Funding will provide sixth graders with a cart of twenty-five Chromebooks equipped with the most up to date technology providing students with daily access, during their ELA period, to the paid subscription of the WriteAbout program. Implementing this program into daily practice will strengthen writing skills, build writing confidence, and allow the teacher to differentiate through individualized student writing goals.
With the sixth-grade students in Van Alstyne already performing below state expectations and struggling to meet requirements of the district benchmarks, they would benefit greatly with the implementation of this project. Integrating this writing program using technology will engage students, foster a more positive attitude toward writing, and establish a writing community where students connect to others like their self and have the confidence of becoming better writers.
GrantProposal.webmIt wasn't hard to decide what form of technology I'd include in my grant proposal. The web based platform WriteAbout was a tool I explored in another class and fell in love with it. I plan to formally write this grant in an upcoming proposal. Hopefully my sixth graders will be using it soon.
Blogger was my pick for reflecting on the many forms of technology and their affordances that can be integrated with student learning. Using Blogger to reflect on the different forms of technology was a valuable method in evaluating the many choices of resources available to teachers. Making this requirement in my educational technology course was beneficial because it forced me to truly look at how each resource would impact the learning of my students. It also compelled me to discover how the technology related to the TPACK framework introduced during this study.
Blogger was my pick for reflecting on the many forms of technology and their affordances that can be integrated with student learning. Using Blogger to reflect on the different forms of technology was a valuable method in evaluating the many choices of resources available to teachers. Making this requirement in my educational technology course was beneficial because it forced me to truly look at how each resource would impact the learning of my students. It also compelled me to discover how the technology related to the TPACK framework introduced during this study.
Applying Instructional Media and Technology Group Project - Seymour Papert
Applying Instructional Media and Technology Group Project - Seymour Papert
It's important to have an understanding of the different learning theories and where they originated. It was eye opening to review the beliefs of different theorists, and seeing how some extend from other theories. My group explored and reviewed Seymour Papert's Constructionism Learning Theory. I was excited to study Papert, since I can relate to his beliefs of learning.
ETEC 562: Applications of Instructional Media and Technology
ETEC 562: Applications of Instructional Media and Technology
Reviewing the different tools was one of my favorite tasks. It was appreciated because it allowed me a chance to explore new gadgets and learn how they could be integrated to entice and engage learning. Just the mention of 3D printers sparks interest among learners of all ages. Reviewing their features and affordances offered a plethora of information for the recent addition of a 3D print from an awarded grant. Students enjoy watching a subject "come to life," waiting with anticipation.
I've used Padlet to promote reading discussions, math talk, and during a parent event discussing forms of technology used at home (example in link). It's an engaging resource to promote writing skills across content areas.
I've used Padlet to promote reading discussions, math talk, and during a parent event discussing forms of technology used at home (example in link). It's an engaging resource to promote writing skills across content areas.
After students took a pretest on telling time to the minute, each student was grouped based on their individual needs. Those that showed mastery of this concept created a game involving reading time to hour, half hour, five minute, and minute with Elapsed Time. Elapsed time isn't a TEK in second grade so students were given resources to explore and answer questions about this topic. Brainpopjr was one resource they could use for guidance. Students were provided a menu of choices as to how they could present the game (i.e. Google Slides, Kahoot style, etc.). At the end of the unit, games were played by fellow classmates.
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