Course Reflection
Integrating Technology, EDTECH Course 541, is one of the first classes of my first semester in Masters in Educational Technology program. Not really knowing what to expect, I was both nervous and excited about the new journey I was beginning. Over the past 15 weeks, I have learned so much in a variety of different…
Accessibility Features on My Computer
For the lesson this week we were asked to identify the accessibility features on the computer used in class. We were asked to try them out to see what they are and identify the types of disabilities that might be accommodated with each accessibility feature. Listed below are the Ease of Access features on my…
Is my Glass Half Full or Half Empty?
Obstacles & possible solutions of integrating technology into a math class. In discussing obstacles for integrating technology into a math class, research shows that many teachers describe a variety of reasons: inadequate knowledge and skill, limited resources available, and limited time to teach and assess the standards. An article by Laurie Conley states, “Beyond their…
Integrating Technology into the Math Content Area
There are several relative advantages to integrating technology into your curriculum, or content area. All of the reasons listed below offer great benefits to the math content area that I am currently working with. Some of the obvious advantages include that technology is good for the environment and students like using computers. However, if you…
Walled Garden Discussion
Here is a link to my VoiceThread about Walled Gardens in Education. Please feel free to leave a comment for me. Thank you
Acceptable Use Policies (AUP)
The definition of acceptable use policy according to the United States Department of Education National Center for Education Statistics states the “purpose of such a policy is to inform users of the ground rules on web use, thereby protecting them and the education organization from violations of law, practices that would damage the system, or…
Using Video in the Classroom
Please view my vlog this week on the relative Advantages of using video in the classroom. References Altmann, Gerd. (n.d.) https://pixabay.com/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=image&utm_content=64154 Bunch, Ellen H. (2012, April 24). Library media teacher using the interactive whiteboard to help her students learn to use DISCUS, an online research portal. https://www.flickr.com/photos/scasl/7314213876 Chickering, Arthur & Ehrmann, Stephen. (1996, October 1).…
The “Basic Suite” for Learning
The ways of using Suite programs in the classroom are endless. Whether you are using Google G Suite or Microsoft Office Suite, the powerful tools incorporated into these programs can transform any classroom into a technology wonderland! Regardless of grade level, there is always something you can create using Google. Thinking there were probably only…
Future Trends
Future Trends: Hurdles & Accelerators According to the 2020 Hurdles and Accelerators Report, the Advisory Board has identified five key hurdles and five key accelerators that schools should address in 2020. Among the hurdles were scaling and sustaining innovation, data privacy, evolution of teaching and learning, pedagogy versus the technology gap, and digital equity. Among…
Relative Advantages
In this week’s class, we were asked to create a spreadsheet that identifies several technology options associated with our themed learning project in regards to relative advantage. My theme will be 2nd grade math class. Looking at the common core state standards for math in second grade, I identified several areas where I believe the…
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