Digital Blog Post #J Chapter 11

In chapter 11,  a key factor that was interesting to me was examining the components and features of digital portfolios for teachers when engaging the students. A teachers digital portfolio is individually prepared that represents who the teacher is and what he/she is able to do in academic subjects and classroom teaching. I would definitely use this technique in my classroom. This will keep me organized for a daily classroom schedule that I can follow. The only negative thing would be the time to take out to organize the information in a presently manner. 

Another key factor that I thought was a good idea in chapter 11 is using the students participation as a system for a learning assessment approach. When having the students participate it gives you a good idea as to where all of the students are in the lesson and what important parts of the lesson you need focus on a little bit more than the rest. This is a good skill that I can also use in my own classroom. Instead of doing traditional, boring writing exams or paper test, I can make it kind of like a "game". I will let every student have their own opinion as to what they know about the lesson or what they would like to know. This would make it easier for me to comprehend where each student is.

Additionally, I would like to know more about the online anonymous assessments. How would you know who needs more help on a certain area then other fellow students. Yes, making it anonymous would make the student feel a lot more comfortable; But on the other hand, you won't know what the progress is from each child. 

In conclusion, Chapter 11 is filled with a bunch of information with engaging students in assessments and reflective learning styles. These are some great tips that I would take into my own classroom and take advantage of. Digital portfolios will the day go by a lot smoother, using the students participation for a learning assessment approach will give you a better understanding where each student is and anonymous assessments will give you an overall classroom understanding.

resources:

B. (2013, June 17). Assessment of Teaching and Learning: Classroom Observation. Retrieved November 06, 2016, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QxLFTvodBBI

Butler, J. (2016, June). The best paid online survey websites. Retrieved November 06, 2016, from http://www.savethestudent.org/make-money/best-paid-online-survey-sites.html

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

Digital Blog Post #H- Chapter 9

I think using videos in the classroom is very efficient when teaching a lesson.  When teaching a lesson, the students interest matters. If it is very boring they are not going to pay attention to the film or video that was put on the screen. Also, I have learned that there are many resources available for many films or videos. These can be rented or bought through local libraries, schools, other friends and even museums. In addition, there are varies ways for students to get the maximum amount out of the viewing experience. You should pause and rewind the videos often, ask students to write responses, integrate videos into the lessons, and turn off the sounds or pictures. 

One thing I thought was interesting in chapter 9 was using podcasts and vodcasts for teaching. A podcast is audio recording distributing online and accessed on computers or portable media players using free software such as iTunes. A vodcast is is the same thing as a Podcast but has more to it. It has videos as well as audio. They have 3 main benefits; Podcasts and Vodcasts allows students to listen to a teacher and other students discussing important academic material, teachers can listen to themselves and students, and can develop exciting learning projects together. 

Throughout chapter 9 there were a lot of powerpoint and next generation presentation tools. This makes it easier for students to keep their attention on what they are learning, rather than a book and a pencil. A few tools are powerpoint, digital projector, and document cameras. These all help learning much easier to show different webpages, and videos. 

In conclusion chapter 9 focuses a lot on presenting information through pictures and digital technologies. Videos, power points, and videos all enhance ones learning abilities in todays society. 

Resources:

Films, W. (2011, May). How to Give an Awesome (PowerPoint) Presentation. Retrieved October 22, 2016, from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i68a6M5FFBc

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

Podcasts « Rural Doctors Net. (n.d.). Retrieved October 22, 2016, from https://ruraldoctors.net/podcasts/

Digital Blog Post #G - Chapter 10

Using Assistive Technologies to Engage All Learners:

Assistive technologies means using both digital and non computer based tools. Creating a curriculum that is both accessible and engaging for all learners is such an ongoing task. It is very important to recognize as you begin making the accommodations for one student, you are often developing accommodations that could benefit multiple students. In our role of being a teacher, we have the ability to use assistive technologies to modify both the classroom environment and the way curriculum is delivered.

DI AND UDL:

I thought this was interesting. DI stands for differentiated instruction, and UDL stands for Universal Design for Learning. All students benefit from a wide and varied range of educational experiences that can activate their talents and potential as learners. Differentiated instruction (DI) and universal design for learning (UDL) involve changing the institutional practices and classroom structure to promote learning success for every student. A universally design classroom using technology involves changing the classroom learning environment and the ways curriculum is delivered
A teachers technology choice for universal design can be organized by low tech, mid tech and high tech options.

• Low Tech: Refers to changes that are made easily, inexpensively and without applying digital or electronic materials.

• Mid Tech: Involves substantive shifts in organization and delivery of curriculum that may include the use o electronic materials.

• High Tech: Introduces changes associated with the integration of computers and other specialized information technologies in the classroom.
  
  
  
  According to this article there are many ways how assistive technologies support teachers in reaching out to all learners. 

Ways to technology supports culturally and linguistically diverse students:

Culturally and linguistically diverse learners include African American, Latino and Native American students, students with special educational needs and students learning english as a new language. Multicultural education affirms all the diversities present in new language. Technology offers powerful ways to promote education for diverse learners, including revealing untold stories and hidden histories, expanding teaching methods and approaches and integrating multiple languages and cultures into the curriculum.

Resources:

 Freeman, Kailin. "Toon DOo." ToonDoo. Kailin Freeman, Oct.-Nov. 2016. Web. 14 Oct. 2016.

Ormsby, Bobby. "7 Inclusion in the 21st-century Classroom: Differentiating with Technology." Inclusion in the 21st-century Classroom: Differentiating with Technology. N.p., n.d. Web. 14 Oct. 2016

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

Digital Blog Post #D Chapter 5

When reading chapter 5, it came to my knowledge that pictures and sounds are resources for creative teaching. These materials keep students concentrated on ideas in which the teacher is trying to communicate to them, as well as keeping them engaged. In fact, pictures and sounds enlarge the variety of teaching materials outside the teachers voice to incorporate much media in the classroom. Some websites that empower teachers to discover photo and audio resources on the web are Flickr, LibriVox, and Creative Commons. 

Something I found interesting is that search engines are one of the most popular of all internet activities. According to our textbook, over 90% of online adults use search engines to locate information. Search engines are an essential digital literacy skill. When teachers or students want to learn more about a topic they do what is called an information search. Back in the day, to find information was from papers and books. When using information searches, in produces a lot of different search strategies online making it a lot faster to gather information. Taking notes to remember the information you found throughout information searches is called electronic note taking. Electronic note taking is useful for both students and teachers. When taking notes, it summarizes themes, key concepts and main ideas. 

In addition, I have learned that there are many ways to evaluate online resources including Wikipedia. Wikipedia as most know, is an online encyclopedia. This website can be edited by anyone, making it not a reliable online resource. The Associate of College and Research libraries (ACRL) gives a list of criteria to think about when deciding the quality of the web source. The first one is the accuracy of the website. It is the overall reliability of the information presented on the site with a clear explanation of who authorized the website and the meaning behind it. The second one is the authority. When thinking about the authority of the page, look to see if they credit the author. Thirdly, you need to look for the objective. Last, is seeking the currency and the coverage. On the web page, you should look to see if it is up to date, as well as no pop ups. When launching a web page you should not have a thousand advertisements pop up. This link is a reliable web page because it ends in .edu. Most secure webpages will end in .edu, or .gov.

In conclusion, the internet has become a big impact on 21st century teachers and educators. With using pictures and sounds, it keeps the student interactive with the lesson making it easier for them to comprehend what is going on. Also, utilizing search engines and determining if they are reliable for information searches are going to help the majority of the population succeed in their researches. 

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RESOURCES:

Freeman, K. E. (2016, September 25). Chapter 5. Retrieved September 25, 2016, from https://flipquiz.me/u/kailinfreeman/chapter-5

M. (1925). University of Miami. Retrieved September 25, 2016, from http://welcome.miami.edu/

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc

Digital Blog Post #B Chapter 2

When reading chapter 2 there were three learning concepts that I wanted to further more reflect upon. The first concept was the different patterns of technology that is used by teachers. A fun fact I read during chapter 2 was that only one in five teachers use technology often in class to support student learning. With students entering the teaching world in the 21st century, they already know the basics when operating computers, powerpoint presentations, and communicating electronically. Looking back at the table 2.1 there are a list of the different learning environments with technology from traditional classrooms to technology based classrooms. One that stood out from the rest was Academic information from non interactive textbooks and encyclopedias to academic information from multiple interactive web based sources. Students do not want to sit in a class room and get lectured. With performing different resources and creating projects for them to get their information on certain education web pages it encourages them to work harder.

Also, there are multiple barriers to technology use in schools by not only teachers but students as well. The lack of money and being on tight budget causes schools to not be up to date with technology. If the society is changing fast with all of this technology, it needs to be brought to schools and used to the fullest potential. A way to overcome lack of money teachers can use free learning tools that they offer online instead of buying something for the kids to do homework on.  In addition to lack of money, I believe the parents have an outlook on it as well. They have that "if I didn't learn that way my kids shouldn't" perspective. Adapting to technology takes time and patience.

The last learning concept I thought was interesting was developing lessons and engaging the students. About two thirds of high school students reported feeling bored in classes everyday. Instructional practices helps you interact with the students. An example of this would be having a discussion online where everyone can interact with the certain topic and look at different feedbacks. You can also use administrative activities. This is the organizing of the activities teachers need to perform to support the their behind the scene tasks that make instructional practices succeed.  This article informs you with five different ways to give them more choices.

In conclusions chapter 2 gave you an advanced out put on how technology impacts different situations both negative and positive ways. It helps you understand educational technology issues and trends for 21st century teachers. 

Resources: 

Alber, R. (2014, March 31). 5 Ways to Give Your Students More Voice and Choice. Retrieved September 06, 2016, from http://www.edutopia.org/blog/five-strategies-more-voice-choice-students-rebecca-alber

Freeman, K. (2016, September 3). Ask the ToonDoo Ferret! - ToonDoo - World's fastest way to create cartoons! Retrieved September 06, 2016, from http://www.toondoo.com/Search.toon?searchfield=teachingFrondeville, T. D. (2009, August 03). How to Keep Kids Engaged in Class. Retrieved September 06, 2016, from http://www.edutopia.org/classroom-student-participation-tips

Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.

Digital Blog Post #A - Chapter 1

First, I was very intruged with TPACK which stands for Technological pedagogical content knowledge. This is how teachers combine three different forms of knowledge to make fun and exciting learning experiences for students. This will impact me as a teacher by making learning fun and keeping all students focused by using computers and web 2.0 tools rather than a white board and a text book. When I was in elementary school we had a chalkboard with chalk and a plain textbook. I would always be bored out of my mind reading a book in which sometimes I would not know how to pronounce some of the words. I tried to focus and I could not wrap my head around it. Rather then, if  they offered to use computers and web tools it would have interacted me with the lesson and of course I would comprehended it a whole lot more.

Secondly, I thought digital identity and social media was important to success when teaching. There is a wide range of different networks and tools such as youtube, blogs, podcasts, imagine sharing, and emails that a student can use when working in a collaboration. When teaching students, results have found when students combine their information and knowledge they get more out of the lesson. Reflecting back on high school, I have reached to other students whom have been in my classes in case I  did not know how to do the homework assignment or was in a group project and had to put some of the finishing touches on it. This article refers to how social media reflected this classroom. 

Thirdly, teachers can use technology in their work as educators. There are three main sections of a teachers professional work. The first one is classroom instructions. Classroom instructions are important when a lesson is being taught. The second one is outside of the classroom activities. Outside of a classroom activities can be related to homework assingments in which the student has to practice what has been taught in the classroom. The last section is outside and inside the classroom learning activities. Doing projects and collaborations with classmates makes learning more fun and easier to comprehend the lesson. When I become a teacher, I am going to enforce these three main sections throughout each subject that is taught. It will not only help students gain their knowledge on a certain subject but also give them plenty of practice for when it comes down to testing. 

To conclude, 21st century teachers will be a lot more advanced in technology rather than older teachers. This will be competent for the teachers when using it in their work as educators and for the students who are getting taught through technology.

Resources
Textbook - Maloy, Robert, Verock-O'Loughlin, Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

Smithsoian, E. F. (2012, April 15). What is 21st century education? Retrieved August 29, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ax5cNlutAys

Crowley, B. Connecting a Classroom: Reflections on Using Social Media With My Students. (2015, September 09). Retrieved August 29, 2016