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.