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Part A Select 10 terms from this chapter (pages
1-21) (of interest to you) and define the
terms/concepts:
2.
Social Media – Websites and other online means of communication that used by
large groups of people to share information and to develop social and
professional contacts.
3.
Social Networking- A network of colleagues, friends, and other personal
contacts.
4.
Digital Identity- A digital identity is an online or networked identity adopted
or claimed in cyberspace by an individual, organization or electronic device.
6.
iGeneration- A sub generation of Generation Y kids born from 1985 to 1990 with
Baby Buster parents.
7.
Smartphone- A device that combines a cell phone with a hand held computer,
typically offering Internet access, data storage, email capability, etc.
8.
Ultraportable- A class of laptop computer that is designed around its
portability.
9.
Highly Interactive- A mutually or reciprocally active.
10.
Tablets- A tablet or tablet PC, is a
portable computer that uses a touch screen as its primary input device.
Part
B Please right click on
the URL.
How
do you see technology helping to improve the "achievement gap" in a
21st Century classroom?
Write a one page summary in APA Style.
Technology is helping to
improve the achievement gap in the 21st century classroom. Gringer
(2006) discussed the use technology in education provide students with
information literacy, technology literacy, life long and other necessary skills
for the 21st century jobs.
Gringer (2006) emphasized using software in the classroom help students
learn in a deeper way and understand information such as measuring weather
temperatures. Gringer (2006) stated technology provide teachers with more time
working with students in small groups and one on one. Gringer (2006) emphasized
technology has allowed parents and students greater opportunities access
through distance learning or virtual education. In addition, Gringer (2006)
stated students who have hard time in traditional classrooms find success in
setting that is virtual allowing them to work at their own pace and communicate
with teacher one on one through the use of the computer. Gringer (2006)
stressed technology applications can support students in real and difficult
task within collaborative learning context that can support higher order
thinking. Gringer (2006) stated the carefully deployment of technology can
motivate and engage students’ learning. Gringer (2006) emphasized students have
said when they use the Internet; they are motivated in learning and improve
academically. Gringer (2006) explained that when students use technology they
complete their school work quickly. Gringer (2006) stressed many other benefits
for teaching and learning using technology as a tool. Some of the benefits
include the following: (1) Strengthening thinking skills and understanding
through creation, collaboration and exploration; (2) Maintaining accurate
information and content knowledge; (3) Adapting to support students who have a
specific learning need, pace or style; (4) Students engagement through
multimedia and (5) Testing integration and classroom management tools allows
authentic time tracking student performance to show accountability and inform
instruction. Huneycutt (2014) stated when technology is integrated in lessons
students are excited to learn. Hyneycutt (2014) discussed technology prepare
students for the future. Also, Hyneycutt (2014) emphasized the integration of technology
allow students to work at their own pace. Hyneycutt (2014) stressed when
students use computers they can focus for long periods of time.
In concluding,
students are able to expand their learning when it comes teachers using
technology in the classroom. Students enjoy learning information when teachers
use technology and they can perform well academically. Students are able to
find meaning in learning when they work independently on the computer. Students
are being in charge of their own learning when they independently use the
computer. In addition, students are being prepared for the workforce of the 21st
century when the learn skills using the computer. The reason is because
technology is advancing at a faster pace in the 21st century.
Teachers have to prepare students for the 21st century so they would
not be behind in knowing technological skills. In addition, students are learning
new information when using technology. However, teachers have to carefully
deploy technology in the classroom so students are able to benefit greatly
learning information. Teachers have to show students how to effectively use
technology for learning. Teachers should challenge students who already know
how to effectively use technology. Teachers should attend workshops, meetings
and conferences to stay abreast about new technologies. Teachers should
collaborate with others about learning new ideas and strategies when using
technology in the classroom.
References
Gringer, H. (2006) How Education Technology Lead to Improved
Student Achievement.
Education Issues, 1-10.
National Math + Science Initiative. (2014). Retrieved September
9, 2014, from
Part C Post one paragraph to your
blog to reflect your thoughts to this site.
The website informs valuable information about technology literacy.
Technology literacy involves describing with technology, explaining with
technology and persuading with technology. Students do research and write
papers using technology. Students create brochures and delivery power point
presentation online. Students create educational web pages for others to read.
This is some of the information the website provided on technology literacy in
the classroom.
The
Effects of a Constructivist Intervention on Pre-Service Teachers
Write one paragraph and state the
paragraph in this module and on your blog on the effects of constructivist
intervention on pre-service teachers. Post to your blog reflecting your
“Technology Point for Today.” Please state your URL here with this reflection.
Answer this question in the module.
There are major effects of a constructivist intervention on pre-service.
Pre-service teachers in the constructivist intervention brought to mind a
reflective process. Pre-service teachers allow their students collectively and
actively altered their constructs of learning and teaching forming new mental
models. Pre-service teachers become confident in producing constructivist
learning activities that are supported by technology and tied to the curriculum
because of being in a learning environment that models and implements
constructivist instructional methods. Pre-service teachers engaging in the
constructive process of examining, reflection and testing allow to reexamine
learning and teaching determining for themselves how technology can support
learning, how teach to students and how students learn.
Reference
DiPireto, K. (2004). The Effects of
Constructivist Intervention on Pre-Service Teachers.
Educational Technology &
Society, 7, (1), 63-77.
Today’s technology is transforming education slowly but surely. Many
schools do not have conventional blackboards but whiteboards. Teachers are
using many classroom technologies such as smartphones, tablet computers, smart
board to teach students information effectively. In addition, students learn
differently due to technology being use in the classroom. Students are able to
expand their knowledge in learning new information doing research on the
Internet.
The following website assisted me
with this information http://edtechreview.in/trends-insights/insights/380-technology-transforming-education
Part D Search the Internet and submit
and state the URL’s for 3 different types of K-12 lesson plans related to
technology. Write the pros and cons on each site. Answer this question in the
module. State your revised URL for
both in this section.
Pros:
The website is very attractive.
The website is well organized.
The website is extremely informative.
Cons:
The font size of the website is
small.
The font size coloring is dull.
The sign up bar is not really
noticeable.
Pros:
The website have a lot of unnecessary
information.
The website font size is
unattractive.
The website color is boring.
Pros:
The website is informative.
The website is organized with lessons
that elementary, middle and high school teachers could use in the classroom.
The website allows an individual to
search other educational resources.
Cons:
The color of the website is
unattractive.
The website font size are not the
same throughout.
The website color used for the font
size is unattractive.
Part E
Write
a COMPS essay question related to this chapter?
Becoming
a 21st century Teacher (Pages 1-21) that is of interest to you.
Answer the question in APA style with 3 authors to support your answer.
In
the 21st century, how can technology be integrated successfully in
Education?
Since students already
know how to use some type of technological device, teachers need to use
technology to teach lessons, skills and other important information. Teachers
have to teach 21st century skills to students along with using a
core curriculum as a guide to teaching major information such as reading, math
and science. In addition, teachers have to progressively put technology into
the hands of students and trust them with more increasingly technology use.
Blair, a principal at school, expressed teachers’ acts as a learning catalyst
defining moments for students facilitating and orchestrating actitives. http://www.naesp.org/principal-januaryfebruary-2012-technology/technology-integration-new-21st-century-learner
O’ Connor and Sharkey (2013) discussed since students have a
desire to collaborate and connect, educators must innovate pedagogically to
assist students in developing an increase level of aptitude to interact
fluently with technology and information. O’Connor and Sharkey (2013) stressed
indicators of students information fluency abilities come their search
strategies. District Administration Custom Publishing Group (2013) expressed
achieving successful integration of technology involves accessible,
recognizable and routine readily available helping students build an
understanding of content deeply and reach their instructional goals. In
concluding, Administration Custom Publishing Group (2013) emphasized students
will not compete for jobs in their hometown but globally due to technology.
References
O’Connor, L.G. & Sharkey, J.C. (2013). Establishing Twenty
First-Century Information Literacy. Reference
& User Services Quarterly, 53, 33-39.
Prepare Students for Success with 21st Century
Skills. (2014).
Retrieved September
10, 2014, from
Technology Integration for the New 21st Century
Learner. (2014).
