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Now that you're officially set up for the course, you're ready for Unit 2. Most of you aren't necessarily education majors and those of you who are likely haven't had a course on using technology for teaching. Your experience as a learner using educational technology ranges widely depending on where you went to school, personal interest in technology, and courses you've taken. My goal for this semester is to help you to have a broad understanding of how educational technology tools can support you as a learner and how they can support teaching and learning in K12 classrooms.
One tip from me to help you throughout this course is to set your own deadlines earlier than the final due date. The assignments will often have readings, several videos to watch, and a bit of writing. If you wait until the last minute - all the tasks run together and get pretty complicated. LATE WORK WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
It is always difficult to strike a balance between understanding technology tools and understanding the role of those tools in teaching and learning. In order to ensure a balance and to establish a good foundation in educational technology, you really need to start with a few quick reads. As we move on, you will be asked to make connections with these readings throughout the semester - so take your time now to really become familiar with what these readings say.
**Make sure to complete the READING RESPONSE FORMS linked at the bottom of each task when you finish the readings.
TASK 1: Meaningful Learning with Technology (Due Jan 26 - Extended)
TASK 1: Meaningful Learning with Technology (Due Jan 26 - Extended)
Grade value: 5% of total grade
READING 1: Howland, J., & Jonassen, D. (2012). Meaningful learning with technology (4th ed.). Boston: Pearson.
You're just reading the first chapter. It's an excellent overview of the role technology can play in creating meaningful learning experiences in K12 classrooms and other learning environments. This reading will be a great resource for many assignments you will have in this course.
READING 2: International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Standards for Students.
This is the set of standards I use for this course. You'll use these standards to make connections among the many tasks you'll complete this semester. This is a good one to print out for later. (Optional: You can read more about the ISTE standards here.)
When you're done reading, watch the video on the right. This is a fun music video sung by kids that well-summarizes the 7 ISTE Standards for Students.
READING RESPONSE - A (5pt.)
Watch the video on the right about "The Water Quality Project” featuring Rayhan Ahmed - Leaders High School, Brooklyn, NY (High School Chemistry). Try to connect meaningful learning characteristics and ISTE standards to the teacher's practices as you watch.
After watching the video, complete THIS READING RESPONSE FORM. Write at least a paragraph for each question.
TASK 2: UDL (Due Jan 31)
TASK 2: UDL (Due Jan 31)
Grade value: 5% of total grade
READING 1: Watch this short video first to get a general idea about what Universal Design for Learning (UDL) is.
Pay close attention to the three principals of UDL. Being able to describe these and identify examples of them will be really important for several activities this semester.
READING 2: Read THIS policy brief from the National Education Association (NEA) about UDL.
READING 3: The Difference Between Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Traditional Education by The Understood Team.
Skim through the table to compare the differences between UDL and traditional education.
READING RESPONSE - B (5pt.)
Watch the video on the right about "Seeing UDL in Action in the Classroom". Try to connect the UDL principles with how Mr. Crouch facilitates his class.
After watching the video, complete THIS READING RESPONSE FORM. Write at least a paragraph for each question.
TASK 3: Technology in Education (Due Feb 7)
TASK 3: Technology in Education (Due Feb 7)
Grade value: 4% of total grade
READING 1: You need to read 3 short sections from your textbook. (If you're an education major - I'd highly recommend reviewing the other articles in the Tips section that begins on p. 18 in your textbook.)
Why Bother Learning About Technology: pp. 23-25
A Look Inside the Lives of Three Tech-Enhanced Teachers: pp. 26-28
Know Your Legal Stuff: pp. 52-56
READING RESPONSE - C: Once you've completed the readings in the textbook, respond to the following questions:
Which parts of the readings puzzled or surprised you?
What personal experience have you had that helps you understand the readings?
Post your response on FlipGrid and reply to TWO of your classmates. (Join code: ba8be21c)
Your comments can be either text or video, as long as they are meaningful and really shows that you've listened. (For example, if you said you agreed with the person, explain which part you agreed on and why.)
Please choose Join with Microsoft and use your UGA email and password to log in.
That's it for Unit 2! Now that you have good understanding of these educational principles, we are now ready to work on more hands-on projects. It will be more fun I promise! :) Please make sure to email me if you have questions or concerns at any point in these tasks. The next set of tasks will be posted by Monday, February 8th by noon.
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