Teaching With Technology | Origin: ED126
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Integrating Technology into Education --> Teaching With Technology
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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.
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4. Engage other students
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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.
For instructors to continuously grow in the field is crucial.
All forms of technology are great in the hands of someone who knows the technology.
Fear of Technology is real. How to get over it is use it before the students in class are there to watch you try new things.
Has anyone tired to use mirror technology?
in these circumstance technology is a must in teaching and learning, regardless of covid, i believe we will remain online for several students
May have to schedule a good period of time to explain international students the use, applicability, and benefits of these. Be careful that their use don't distract from yout lessons, PE's, etc.
I'm most interested in incorporating the occasional phone activity. Socrative and Nearpod seem like they'd provide a great opportunity to engage students and reframe a distraction into another classroom tool, in theory lessening students' temptation to play with their phones.
Within my field of education, students must have hands-on experience to fulfill course requirements. We have come a long way with technology, however, students must see me and their colleagues face-to-face.
It is important to understand/know your audience to determine if the form of technology is conducive to their needs.
hat is a true technology will encourage students to learn many different types of ways to learn different subjects instead of just teacher explaining by verbally.
