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Thursday, January 16, 2020
Blog #2
What influences teachers & students to use technology in the classroom?
I believe that there are many factors that influence teachers and students to use technology. One influence is the mere fact that we live in the 21stcentury which is an extremely digital age. We are surrounded by technology and have recognized that it can be extremely beneficial, especially in the classroom setting. I also think the school system itself is an influence. Teachers are encouraged to keep digital records of their students’ achievements and grades and attendance must be reported digitally. Students are even required to use online learning platforms in school.
ISTE Standards for Educators
One of the ISTE standards for educators that resonated with me was “Leader”. I truly believe that allowing students to hold leadership positions empowers them and encourages them to try their hardest. I think it shows students that their educator believes in them. I work with young students (ages 3-7) and even leadership positions such as line leader and door holder are very meaningful to the students. One standard that I feel is currently out of my skill set is “Citizen”. Although I agree that I it is important to encourage students to be positive and kind, I am unsure of how to make them mindful and act responsibly in the digital world.
Digital Natives & Digital Immigrants
According to the podcast, a digital native is a person “who have grown up knowing technology” whereas a digital immigrant are individuals who were introduced to technology in their teens or adult years and chose to adopt it. Throughout my educational experience, I did notice differences regarding technology between my teachers and myself. All of my teachers did adopt technology in some way even if only to record grades and make/print worksheets and tests. However, the older the teacher was, the less willing they were to elect to use technology. Younger teachers seemed to embrace the technology more but would still struggle with certain things that I did not struggle with since I was so familiar with it because the technology had been around my entire life. I do think that my generation will still become “digital immigrants” in the sense that we will be less familiar with new advances in technology than younger generations are because technology constantly changes.
Comments
I commented on Jacobs blog post. In this comment I focussed on what he said about the influences that educators and students have to use technology in the classroom. I really admired the strong arguments he made, but added my own views as well! I also commented on Mallory's blog post. I was intrigued by the comments she made about the ISTE Standards for Educators and was curious about how she thought being a facilitator of technology could be something negative which is something I would like to explore.
Comments
I commented on Jacobs blog post. In this comment I focussed on what he said about the influences that educators and students have to use technology in the classroom. I really admired the strong arguments he made, but added my own views as well! I also commented on Mallory's blog post. I was intrigued by the comments she made about the ISTE Standards for Educators and was curious about how she thought being a facilitator of technology could be something negative which is something I would like to explore.
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Blog #1
Prior Experiences Using Technology:
My experience with technology is relatively vast as I have grown up in a very technologically heavy period of time. I have a lot of experience with programs such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Prezzi, etc. which I have used for school assignments. I am also familiar with Canva which I have used to create flyers and social media posts for a marketing position with a non-profit organization. I also consistently use various social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat.
What I Hope to Learn:
With my time in EME2040, I would really like to learn how technology can benefit students in their efforts to learn new information. I think that technology can be used in many creative ways in the classroom that makes teaching easier and more effective. I am excited to learn some new ways to use technology to create a better learning environment that adheres to numerous learning styles to ensure every student benefits.
My Learning Style
According to this assessment, my learning style does not heavily lean one way or another. I only have a mild preference toward intuitive, global, and verbal. I was intrigued to find that I am more of a verbal learner, because I always thought of myself as a visual learner. These results were expected because many study styles work for me whether it is reading the textbook, watching videos, or using flashcards. The one place I had a moderate preference was for reflective rather than active learning.
My experience with technology is relatively vast as I have grown up in a very technologically heavy period of time. I have a lot of experience with programs such as Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Prezzi, etc. which I have used for school assignments. I am also familiar with Canva which I have used to create flyers and social media posts for a marketing position with a non-profit organization. I also consistently use various social media platforms including Instagram, Facebook, and Snapchat.
What I Hope to Learn:
With my time in EME2040, I would really like to learn how technology can benefit students in their efforts to learn new information. I think that technology can be used in many creative ways in the classroom that makes teaching easier and more effective. I am excited to learn some new ways to use technology to create a better learning environment that adheres to numerous learning styles to ensure every student benefits.
My Learning Style
According to this assessment, my learning style does not heavily lean one way or another. I only have a mild preference toward intuitive, global, and verbal. I was intrigued to find that I am more of a verbal learner, because I always thought of myself as a visual learner. These results were expected because many study styles work for me whether it is reading the textbook, watching videos, or using flashcards. The one place I had a moderate preference was for reflective rather than active learning.
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