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Fran Gemmell

Technology in education: if students aren't worried, why are teachers? | Teacher Networ... - 2 views

www.theguardian.com/...tion-students-teachers-worried

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  • Third, and most importantly, it requires us to shift the power of learning from the teacher to the student; to become the facilitator for learning rather than the deliverer of knowledge and in so doing, to let students lead their own learning. That is a very disturbing prospect for many educators – and parents – because it's all about relinquishing control and taking risks.
  • what each student needs to learn, when they need to learn it.
  • potential of students to learn independently and collaboratively.
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  • developing our students' capacities as discriminating, self-regulated learners in an open-source world.
  • Fran Gemmell on 20 Mar 14
     
    A blog about embracing digital technology in the classroom. Has some interesting comments about teacher attitudes to technology and new ways of learning. May be something to consider in reasons for using ICTs in the classroom
Kirstie Rutledge

The Assistive Technology Blog - Special education - 2 views

www.assistivetechnology.vcu.edu/...communication

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  • Kirstie Rutledge on 18 Mar 14
     
    This is a assistive technology blog that is from the Virginia department of education training and technical assistance centre. This blog is great in explaining different ways of using assistive technology within the special education classroom. 
Anna Murphy

The Technology Integration Planning Model | Here They Are! - 5 views

blendingict.wordpress.com/...ogy-integration-planning-model

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  • Anna Murphy on 15 Apr 14
     
    "The Technology Integration Planning Model"
djplaner

It's not just the tool, but the educational rationale that counts - 0 views

www.aace.org/...salomonkeynote.htm

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  • will the technological tail be allowed to wiggle the educational dog or will it be the other way around
  • Education is far too important to society to be wiggled by a technological tail. Let technology show us what can be done, and let educational considerations determine what will be done in actuality
  • The first factor, the Technological Paradox, results from the consistent tendency of the educational system to preserve itself and its practices by the assimilation of new technologies into existing instructional practices. Technology becomes "domesticated", which really means, that it is allowed to do precisely that which fits into the prevailing educational philosophy of cultural transmission.
  • djplaner on 07 Mar 16
     
    This is a draft version of Salomon (2000). A talk that is referenced in the Week 2 learning path (2016)
djplaner

Mind Amplifier: Howard Rheingold And The Value Of Convivial Tools - Forbes - 0 views

www.forbes.com/...d-the-value-of-convivial-tools

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  • his is a helpful thought in a society that has placed more attention on the fact of digital technologies (the new iPhone!) than on what we do with them
  • but all technologies, to some degree or another, are enmeshed in what Langdon Winner calls ‘regimes,
  • Design of tools has—as Illich pointed out—been accomplished in the absence of any consideration of their effects on social, cognitive, and political regimes. Designers can be better educated. And so can the users of their tools
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  • The old model of learning—the sage on the stage—is being challenged by cooperative forms of co-learning in which teachers act as facilitators and students use the tools available, from search engines to smartphones, to learn collaboratively, with teachers acting as facilitators
  • The whole notion of meta-cognition, of treating attention as a trainable aspect of everyday thought, is a potential new discipline
  • He is developing tools for “knowledge design” that both help individuals capture and manipulate what they know, but that also help connect individual intelligence to different models and sources of knowledge.
  • djplaner on 11 Mar 16
     
    Howard Rheingold has written about the use of digital technologies for learning and other tasks. In particular, the possibility that digital technologies can be mind amplifiers. Tools that enhance our ability to think and learn. Something EDC3100 will touch on in Week 3
studentmumma1

Professional development to enhance teachers' practices in using information and commun... - 12 views

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  • studentmumma1 on 02 Mar 17
     
    Hi All, I found this article to be very pertinent to this weeks content in EDC3100. I hope some of you can benefit as well: ABSTRACT (Copied from Sciencedirect) Technology integration in K-12 classrooms is usually overly teacher-centered and has insufficient impact on students' learning, especially in enhancing students' higher-order cognitive skills. The purpose of this project is to facilitate science teachers' use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) as cognitive tools to shift their practices from traditional teacher-centered methods to constructivist, student-centered ones. This paper describes the outcomes and lessons learned from an application of design-based research (DBR) in the implementation and refinement of a teacher professional development (PD) program that is a key component of the overall project. This DBR study involved 25 middle-school science teachers from 24 schools whose implementation of cognitive tools with their students in science classrooms and virtually through a social networking site were observed over four years. A mixed-methodology was utilized to examine the impact of the cognitive tools intervention on teachers' classroom practices and students' development of new literacy skills. Identifying reusable design principles related to technology integration was another focus of the DBR study. The results revealed teachers' positive changes in their classroom practices by gradually allowing students to take control over the use of technology, and positive impact on students' ICT skills and science learning. Design principles for future professional development programs aimed at preparing teachers to adopt a cognitive tools approach are described.
joydiigoedc3100

WiFi in Schools Australia - Risks. The darker side of ICT - 5 views

www.wifi-in-schools-australia.org

EMR wifi wireless ipad

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  • u1070429 on 12 Mar 17
     
    This is something worth reading! Have you considered the long term effects of WIFI in the classroom on student health? Or maybe your childrens health? Watch the Video and be informed. As teachers we have a moral obligation to ensure the safety of students.
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  • djplaner on 12 Mar 17
     
    You may also wish to explore a little further on this issue, rather than just rely on a single source. Teachers also have an obligation to be fully informed.
  • u1070429 on 13 Mar 17
     
    WIFI - The uncontrolled global experiment on the health of mankind There are little to no studies of the long-term effects of EMFs and on a developing brains, which are physiologically more vulnerable than the adult brain for a number of reasons. With WIFI being a relatively recent technology, there is a gap in the literature addressing longitudinal studies of EMF and children. If you wish to view a recent peer reviewed study assessing just the short-term effects you may read Kuzniar et al. (2017). As we know, in our current metropolitan environment we are exposed to EMFs constantly. Markov and Grigoriev (2013) have clearly addressed some of the ethical and political issues arising from the use of WIFI technology and the unregulated global approach and safety guidelines. Grigoriev has explored this with a number of peer-reviewed studies. One that I found interesting was his article "Cellular communications and public health, 2012". From what I have read, there seems to be a consensus in the scientific community that this is an area for further research as conclusive results of the long-term effects of EMF on children cannot be found. Further reading is included below (apologies for inconsistent referencing style): Grigoriev & Markov (2013) Wi-Fi technology - an uncontrolled global experiment on the health of mankind: http://dx.doi.org/10.3109/15368378.2013.776430 Kuzinar et al. (2017). Semi-quantitative proteomics of mammalian cells upon short-term exposure to non-ionizing electromagnetic fields. http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/metrics?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0170762#citedHeader Stable URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0170762 Grigoriev YG. Cellular communications and public health. Radiat Biol Radioecol. 2012a; 52 2: 1-4. Anke etal. (2015) Environmental Radiofrequency Electromagnetic Fields Exposure at Home, Mobile and Cordless Phone Use, and Sleep Problems in 7-Year-Old Children, http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0139869
  • fayegood on 13 Mar 17
     
    Thank you for sharing I watched the video and it certainly illuminates some serious concerns not only in schools but also in our homes. I will now be looking at where our wifi unit will be situated and taking a closer look at our homes technologicial set up. This is very important to share and my children will be taking a look at this video later today. I have also read about some experiments students have done at school with a living plant that they placed near the computer and Wi-Fi as a science experiment I will see if I can find the link. I agree it is also important to research such a topic to get a broader scope of the situation. Regards Faye U1069753
  • u1070429 on 13 Mar 17
     
    Thanks for your input Faye, The intent of my original post was not to create hysteria but to encourage critical thinking, as National Government institutions can be slow to respond to new global research...especially when it may challenge our current 'comfortable' way of life and assumptions. Cheers, u1070429
  • joydiigoedc3100 on 14 Mar 17
     
    Thank you for sharing this information. My thoughts are an education in civilised countries can't function without these devices. Children response to technology than any other educational diverse. There are more positive than negative. Using technology in the 21st century is helping our kids engage in the classroom, and our children need these devices to function in their learning to become capable and able students in future. I work in a school setting where the majority of the student's complete task using computer and iPad. We as teachers need these devices to function properly in our role as educators. Technology is fun, engaging and reliable to some extent, these methods over the years have help to improve our student outcome. Thanks, Joy
Holly Hawkings

Journal of Special Education Technology | TAM | Technology and Media Division - 1 views

www.tamcec.org/jset

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  • Holly Hawkings on 04 Mar 13
     
    This is a online journal that talks about the issues, opinions and new ideas relating to technology being used in special education! Its really interesting and talks about some really interesting ICT's!
emlove

Why use technology in education? - 5 views

computelec.com.au/windows8

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      emlove on 12 Mar 13
       
      Loads of videos relating to technology within schools 
  • emlove on 12 Mar 13
     
    Great video as to why we should use technology within schools
emlove

History Of Educational Technology - 2 views

www.slideshare.net/...tory-of-educational-technology

FFF education technology

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  • emlove on 10 Mar 13
     
    A great way to look at the history of technology in education 
Kelly Frintzilas

Technology integration - 7 views

www.educatorstechnology.com/...-technology-vs-technology.html

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  • Kelly Frintzilas on 07 Apr 13
     
    This came to me via twitter. Are you using technology or integrating it? Check out this link to find out.
djplaner

Impact of Digital Technology on Learning Report | The Education Endowment Foundation - 0 views

educationendowmentfoundation.org.uk/...-technology-on-learning-report

edc3100redesign week1

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  • djplaner on 31 Jan 13
     
    UK University report on the impact of digital technology
djplaner

The Overselling of Ed Tech - Alfie Kohn - 2 views

www.alfiekohn.org/ed-tech

whyicts whynoticts

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  • y, my response to ed tech is “It depends.” And one key consideration on which it depends is the reason given for supporting it
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 16 Mar 16
       
      'd sugest that "it depends" includes consideration of the "somewhere" in which it is being used. The class, the learners, the teacher(s), what is being learned..
  • But the rationale that I find most disturbing — despite, or perhaps because of, the fact that it’s rarely made explicit — is the idea that technology will increase our efficiency
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 16 Mar 16
       
      And here's #2 of the "big three".
  • Other people, particularly politicians, defend technology on the grounds that it will keep our students “competitive in the global economy.”
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 16 Mar 16
       
      The first of the "big three reason". As here, there are arguments aginst this particular reason, or at least for not having it drive the why (not) question
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  • We can’t answer the question “Is tech useful in schools?” until we’ve grappled with a deeper question: “What kinds of learning should be taking place in those schools?”
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 16 Mar 16
       
      The "theory" method from the Why (not) framework can help inform this, but you do need to question your deeper assumptions about this question. Of course, the problem you face is that the "way things are done" impacts this greatly and can limit what you can question
  • Some people seem to be drawn to technology for its own sake — because it’s cool
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 16 Mar 16
       
      Why "goodish practice" can be a problem. Often it's what is "cool" that attracts attention.
  • Despite corporate-style declarations about the benefits of “innovation” and “disruption,” new forms of technology in the classroom mesh quite comfortably with an old-school model that consists of pouring a bunch o’ facts into empty receptacles
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 16 Mar 16
       
      i.e. horsey horseless carriage thinking
  • Far more common, in any case, are examples of technology that take for granted, and ultimately help to perpetuate, traditional teacher-centered instruction that consists mostly of memorizing facts and practicing skills
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 16 Mar 16
       
      This is where we can have some argument. There is some value in doing this type of stuff as long as there is amplification going on AND it's part of a broader move from traditional forms of learning to different types of learning. I'm also troubled by the "one size fits all" approach to this. "Nothing works everywhere".
  • According to an article in Education Week, “a host of national and regional surveys suggest that teachers are far more likely to use tech to make their own jobs easier and to supplement traditional instructional strategies than to put students in control of their own learning.
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 16 Mar 16
       
      This is a danger
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 16 Mar 16
       
      There's nothing wrong with using ICT to make your job easier, but it shouldn't be the only thing you do with it
  • djplaner on 16 Mar 16
     
    Post reflecting on questions of why (not) and how around ICT and Pedagogy. Critiques a lot of what is currently done. Some annotations added to explicitly link with the course.
  • djplaner on 16 Mar 16
     
    Post reflecting on questions of why (not) and how around ICT and Pedagogy. Critiques a lot of what is currently done. Some annotations added to explicitly link with the course.
Cynthia Veranova

Tablet Toddler | Flickr - Photo Sharing! - 3 views

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  • Cynthia Veranova on 22 Mar 12
     
    Technology is inseparable with education including early childhood education. With the use of technology such as laptops, pre-literacy and pre-numeracy lessons are more fun, active, and engaging for the children as it creates different ambience and promotes active learning in the classroom as well as home setting.
Ali Meadows

The 5 Types of Technology Adopters in Schools: Which One Are You ? ~ Educational Techno... - 1 views

www.educatorstechnology.com/...of-technology-adopters-in.html

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  • Ali Meadows on 20 Jul 13
     
    Interesting to think how our ability to adopt new technologies will impact upon our pedagogical practices
djplaner

After 20 years, a teacher reinvents her classroom using technology - The Hechinger Report - 2 views

hechingerreport.org/nts-classroom-using-technology

ictexamples blended personalisation

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  • She developed a new style of teaching that gives students a mix of technology and small-group instruction. Online tools, most of them free, helped her customize lessons for students. She periodically checks progress through the year to adjust.
  • That’s not to say the transition was easy or the results perfect. Hawkins considers her classroom a work in progress. She continues to remodel it to fit the needs of the school day and her students
  • Another challenge: Managing the multiple online platforms, such as quizzes, learning games and online grade reporting for parents. Data on the websites she uses aren’t connected so Hawkins has to juggle them to monitor how her students are progressing
    • djplaner
      djplaner on 04 Mar 15
       
      Another example of the need for "digital renovation" the ability to bring these disparate data sources together
  • djplaner on 04 Mar 15
     
    Article describing how on US-based 5th grade teacher is using technology to create a "blended" approach to learning that apparently allows more catering to the different capabilities of her students. Some linked to the approach used in EDC3100 as explained in the first (and last) Toowoomba lecture.
elleroch

Teaching English with Technology - 2 views

tewt.org/index.php

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  • elleroch on 06 Mar 15
     
    I found this site to be full of ideas and links to other sites for using technology in the classroom to promote Literacy and language there are also some ideas for teaching ESL learners with technology.
u1044820

5 Anchors For Using Technology To Teach Reading - - 1 views

www.teachthought.com/...ng-technology-to-teach-reading

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  • u1044820 on 12 Mar 15
     
    5 Anchors For Using Technology To Teach Reading by Paul France, NBCT, InspirED Teaching reading is an art filled with limiting factors: motivation, vocabulary, decoding, and comprehension are only a few of the comprehensive skills or...
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