Task 7. Final Reflections

PART 1 - Reflection Essay (6pts)

Please make a new Google Doc for the reflection and embed it on your "Design" page. Make absolutely sure that you change the share option (viewable to anyone with the link) BEFORE you insert it onto your website. If you don't change this option, I cannot see it - which means I cannot grade it. 

Spend some time writing about your thoughts on the following questions. Create a simple outline for your paper - some bullet points about what you will talk about for each paragraph. Your finished document should be around 800 words.

Formatting

• Use the font Times New Roman or Arial, 12pt, line spacing: 1.5

• Word count: around 800 words.

• In the upper left corner of the first page, include:

  • Your full name

  • Name of the instructor 

  • Course code (EDIT2000E-A or EDIT2000E-B)

  • Due date of the assignment

• Include the title of the essay in the middle.
  
  

Include the following:

1. 1. What is your current understanding of the role educational technology can play in helping students organize their learning, support students’ creativity, and provide opportunities for inquiry and critical thinking? (references to specific tools and readings here are a good idea.) 

      1. • Remember that technological tools are NOT something that can solve ALL problems in classrooms. What are your thoughts on the roles technology plays in teaching and learning?

   2. Based on what you’ve learned from five units, what are important considerations for teachers and students for selecting educational technology tools and/or solutions? 

      1. • You now know that selecting "good" or "state-of-art" tools is not enough :)

   3. Which ISTE Standards  relates to the problem or tool you selected for this unit? Copy and paste the relevant standard(s) and explain why they are related to your work in this unit in detail.

   4. What’s an idea from our class that you can see using after this semester?

Proofread your writing with the rubric below.

• In your writing, do you effectively demonstrate your understanding of the materials covered in this course? (2pts)

• Do you demonstrate your own active thinking and engagement with the information and activities so far? (1.5pts)

• Does it look like college-level writing? (1pt) 

• Does it look like a final draft (no typos or grammatical errors)? (0.5pts)

• Are there around 800 words? (0.5pts)

• Do you reference readings and tools you've used? (0.5pts)

** You can write this paper in a couple of different ways: 

• • Option One: A standard essay that contains a paragraph or two for each of the questions listed above.

  • Option Two: A letter to a P-12 teacher (choose a more specific grade range) to give an overview of how educational technology might support teaching and learning. 

  • Option Three: If you have a different idea for the essay, please check with me (hyejin.hwang@uga.edu) for approval by the end of this unit.

PART 2 - Last Greetings! (1pt)

While asynchronous, I believe this course (especially this spring 2024 semester!❤️) has created a heart-warming learning community where we've interacted and learned from one another. Now, it's time to share our final takeaways and extend best wishes to each other.

• Class A: https://flip.com/803043c5  

• Class B: https://flip.com/2d39995d 
  
  

In our Flip, post your reflection video by including:

• • Your biggest takeaway from this course. 

  • What was the most interesting/fun part of this course?

  •  An encouraging send-off for your classmates. Life in college can be fun yet difficult at times, so it's always a good idea to spread love and support. End your video with any supportive messages, best wishes, or an inspiring quote.

  • Leave thank-you comments on your peers' videos!