Teaching With Technology | Origin: ED126
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Integrating Technology into Education --> Teaching With Technology
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
know your audience that you are applying the technology to
Utilizing tools such as cell phones and new programs are becoming more prevalent with updates in technology.
An instructor's attitude can help students have a positive experience when they are working with a new and sometimes challenging technology.
Gamification is my favorite:
From Genially, to Canva, to escape rooms. My learners never get bored.
Kahoot is a great tool for formative assessments, and the students have fun with it.
I was really happy to see that the information provided in the video on advice to give students about answers to discussion questions matches what I give my students.
It's really important to have a back-up plan if, for some reason, the technology doesn't work. I've had this experience in the classroom and, while frustrating, it did allow for a different approach to the information which made me rethink how I could utilize technology different in the future.
Students in my field are showing signs of excessive reliance on technical integration without the hands-on scientific skills students of old displayed after obtaining a BS. In other words, half of my students have a pre-existing bachelors but struggle with basic science psychomotor skills. A balance is needed.
I was very happy this section addressed having a back-up plan. In the just the last two days, we had state-wide connectivity issues and a power surge that interrupted our work. In the past the same types of issues prevented me from showing a YouTube video that had a corresponding group activity attached to it. Without the video, there was a huge gap in my presentation.
I have learned that integrating ICT into the classroom requires a willingness and commitment.
In this module, I learned how to embrace smartphones in education by allowing them for use on applications such as Nearpod, Quizlet, Socrative, Kahoot, and polling. Although, I feel like these applications can also be used on student devices through the school, I do think they may serve well as a back-up plan if needed. Phones tend to be distracting, but I intend to find ways to incorporate them at times.
I see cell phones as a useful tool when used appropriately. I encourage students to use them for quick access to recipes, cooking techniques, or instructional videos, which enhances their learning experience. However, I also set boundaries to ensure phones don’t distract from hands-on activities and team collaboration for safety and sanitation reasons.
Hands on learning is how most of us grew up. It is what most people feel is the best way to learn. There are a variety of ways to learn. Having virtual classrooms can make success for some students a reality. Not everyone has transportation or may have other matters making in person classes impossible. I think as a teacher we need to be able to reach students no matter how they learn. Discussion boards can be engaging in the classroom. It can also be very boring to the students and tedious for them. I personally like discussion boards when they are targeted at the right topics to help with the learning in the class.
Continue to use interactive games in the classroom.
When integrating technology keep it positive.
Five criteria for discussions:
1. Rubric
2. Post in the timeline
3. Answer all parts of the question.
4. Engage other students
5. Proofread
How using smartphones can engage your students and help with their learning.
Technophobia is the fear of facing technology. Some authors also call it compuphobia.
It is important to keep teachers updated, so it is advisable to maintain continuous training in the areas of interest.
In the world of work, educators learn as they carry out practices with technology.
It is true that technology will encourage students to learn a variety of approaches to learning various subjects rather than relying solely on vocal explanations from teachers.
