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ruthreyes

Techniques for Unleashing Student Work from Learning Management Systems - 3 views

This is a very interesting article because it is true that after three or six months after we have taken a class in a learning management system like Blackboard, it is disappeared and all the hard ...

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ruthreyes

Technology and Teaching: Finding a Balance - 0 views

www.edutopia.org/...inding-balance-andrew-marcinek

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  • ruthreyes on 22 Mar 15
     
    Andrew Marcinek Director of Technology and EducatorU.org Co-founder, Boston, MA There is no doubt that finding the time to integrate technology is an overwhelming task for anyone. Throughout the course of a day, teachers find themselves pulled in many directions. However, technology is already integrated in nearly everything we do and nearly every job our students will encounter.
emrodriguez

USING TECHNOLOGY TO PERSONALIZE LEARNING IN MATH EDUCATION - 5 views

www.seenmagazine.us/...earning-in-math-education.aspx

Technology education math learning computer web2.0

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  • Challenge One One of the most common challenges math teachers face is having a classroom full of students with varying levels of comprehension
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  • Challenge Two Another common challenge facing teachers, especially given the pressures of high stakes testing and large class sizes, is keeping track of each student’s areas for growth. Once again, when leveraged appropriately, math technology can support targeted and personalized instruction by enhancing a teacher’s ability to keep track of student achievement data.
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  • Challenge Three The final challenge we are going to explore is absent students and teachers. When a student is absent it is very difficult to find the time to catch them up on the material they have missed. Leveraging math education technology in this instance is ideal.
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    • emrodriguez
      emrodriguez on 28 Feb 15
       
      I have to agree with the fact that there will always be varying levels of comprehension and teachers must find ways to reach all students. Technology can be used to split the classroom so that those students who are behind can self pace. Technology can also be used to keep students active for those who are advancing quickly.
    • emrodriguez
      emrodriguez on 28 Feb 15
       
      Another challenge that teachers face is keeping track of each student's individual progress. Software programs can keep track of each student's progress so that the teacher can review. With this information, teachers can intervene and help students with the particular part of math they're falling behind on.
    • emrodriguez
      emrodriguez on 28 Feb 15
       
      Since it is almost for sure that either students or teachers will be absent, technology can be implemented to help instruction on these particular days. Tech can be set up so that students know what to review for the day when the teacher is out. If students are absent, the teacher can use technology to send the material through email or web 2.0 services so that students don't fall behind.
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  • emrodriguez on 28 Feb 15
     
    This article is about using technology in the classroom to supplement instruction in the field of mathematics. It describes common challenges that math teachers face and solutions that can be taken to resolve these problems using technology.
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  • emrodriguez on 28 Feb 15
     
    This is a great article about implementing technology into a math classroom to resolve the common challenges of these particular educators. From a student's perspective, I wish these tactics would've been around when I was taking math classes.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 04 Mar 15
     
    Great work, Emmanuel! I truly enjoyed the article. It was nice to read that there are easy solutions to 3 of the most challenges educators face daily. I liked the idea offered in Solution A to Challenge #1 - split the class into 2 groups. One meets with the teacher for direct instruction while the other group works on math activities on a device. It was also nice to know that there is software out there to keep track of data for the teacher. More importantly, I was pleased to read that there are technology programs available to students/ teachers who are absent. These programs help students learn lessons they have missed so long as they have internet access. The programs also help teachers when they are absent. Students are familiar with the programs and can use them and continue to learn when the teacher is out.
  • emrodriguez on 08 Mar 15
     
    Thanks, Rosalyn! I enjoyed the article as well. I like how all of the problems are realistic while the solutions are simplistic. I would have never thought to have students that are behind to watch math videos to catch up while the others receive direct instruction. I too thought it was convenient to have software available for students to work on when teachers are absent. Most days that teachers are absent, students lose on instruction. By having this technology in place, students could use the technology to catch up while the teacher is out or use the day to get ahead on lessons. Thanks for the response, Rosalyn.
  • tvisco on 15 Mar 15
     
    Great article - and not just for math teachers. It really spells out the three basic teaching challenges of modern classrooms. I like that that article values teaching kids how to learn independently as a skill in and of itself. I have a teacher friend who explained to me that when she used the term "independent learning" with her 7th graders they didn't know what she was talking about until she explained it to them. They were also confused by the idea of following their own interests in learning when given the chance rather than being told what to learn. They're getting it now and some, especially in her accelerated classes, love doing it!
  • emrodriguez on 15 Mar 15
     
    @ Tammy Visco. I too enjoy the aspect that students get the opportunity get the chance to learn independently whether the teacher is out or they are working on computer modules. I think the ability to learn independently is a great asset to have because it builds upon your motivation and will to want to learn without having someone tell you learn. It's similar to our educational technology degree because we are given the necessary guidance to do what we have to and we take it from there. While the article does use a math classroom as reference, I believe that the principles are universal. If a teacher is out, students can work on modules. If particular students are falling behind, they can work on modules to catch up. Just a great article and I'm glad I came across it.
elliottquezada

Techniques for Unleashing Student Work from Learning Management Systems - 3 views

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  • elliottquezada on 02 Mar 15
     
    While empowering, the challenge of this model is that everyone's creations are spread across the open Web. The way that most courses deal with the problem of distributed production is by forcing all students to post in the same place, in the password-walled, institutionally controlled LMS. The way that Connected Courses deal with this challenge is by aggregation, sometimes also called syndication. All of the content produced on student blogs, websites, Twitter accounts and other social media accounts is syndicated to a single website.
  • tvisco on 15 Mar 15
     
    Great article and interesting site. Thanks for sharing. I like the ideas he proposes and which we're doing in this class which is creating the structures that allow us to share, compile our learning, and communicate in professional like-minded communities. Like in our class, he suggests getting away from Blackboard and other course platforms and having students create wikis of their work, connect on twitter, and use places like Diigo to share. I can't say I feel as strongly that Blackboad and the like are truly evil as he paints them. I just think we're growing beyond them. We can all meet in google hangout, share our wikis, chat...etc. We don't really need Blackboard except to compile grades somewhere. I'm also not sure I think it's so evil that the content students post to Blackboard gets deleted after 6 months. He makes it sound like we're burning books. Most students have copies of what they post and any truly great ideas that arise during class will find a way to survive. Still, I liked the article for bringing up some excellent points and raising the question of who LMS's serve and are they really supporting learning in the ways we want them to.
marie_lara

Digital pedagogy brings technology to the classroom - 2 views

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  • marie_lara on 09 Mar 15
     
    As technology continues to improve and spread, it is only natural for it to arrive in the classroom. As computers, tablets and smartphones become more readily available, it is becoming easier and easier for students to use the Internet and to communicate with the world, especially through social media sites such as Facebook, Vine and Twitter.
marie_lara

Digital pedagogy brings technology to the classroom - 1 views

http://manitoumessenger.com/news/2015/02/28/digital-pedagogy-brings-technology-to-the-classroom/

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Rosalyn Martinez

Differentiation Meets Digital Technology | literacy beat - 12 views

literacybeat.com/...differentiation-tech

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  • Differentiation is an elegant mindset that suggests to teachers a framework that permits them to engage students while focusing on learning results, and digital technologies offer many opportunities to differentiate instruction in meaningful ways.
  • three-phase approach to planning differentiated instruction: Where do we start planning for differentiated instruction with technology, What are considerations for who we teach, what we teach, and how we plan? How do I put it all together?
  • Planning differentiated instruction enhanced by technology is a perfect fit for the principles of understanding by design (Wiggins &amp; McTighe, 2005) in which teachers plan instruction based on the results they intend for their students.
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  • This means that before any digital tools are chosen, before a single activity is determined, before assessment instruments are designed, the intended results must be decided.
  • It will be tempting to think something like, “I really love Prezi and Glogster” so I’ll design my activity around those two tools.” An analogy might be helpful here as a kind of caution about choosing the technology before moving forward with other aspects of instruction.
  • Once we have a firm grasp on what results we expect based on standards and objectives, we can begin to think about the best ways to challenge our students.
  • Curricular elements we can differentiate commonly include the processes of learning, the products of learning, and the content on which learning is based (Tomlinson, 2001).
  • High-quality differentiation typically means different students doing different things that lead to achievement of a common learning goal.&nbsp; Developing options is an effective way to put differentiation into effect.
  • Teachers develop options that meet identified learner needs while keeping key attributes of the target concepts and results in mind.
  • They can be simple tinkering (or micro-differentiation, as Tomlinson, 2001, asserts) or those digital tools can vastly improve how students learn and how they interact in our digital world.
  • How digital technologies are embedded in the learning tasks is vitally important
  • In the following example tasks, notice how the tools enhance the learning rather than restrict it; at the same time students are encouraged to use new literacy skills in learning as they complete the tasks.
  • In your classroom, what successful tasks have you designed with the end in mind that were built on solid principles of differentiation and use of digital technologies?
    • Rosalyn Martinez
      Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
       
      I like that the author gets to the point immediately. He defines "differentiation" for the reader and explains a three-phase approach to planning this type of instruction.
    • Rosalyn Martinez
      Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
       
      The author is very helpful. He provides useful tips on getting started in the planning process of differentiated instruction.
    • Rosalyn Martinez
      Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
       
      Check out these videos! They are extremely helpful & provide a great visual on how to plan differentiated instruction and how differentiation meets digital technology.
    • Rosalyn Martinez
      Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
       
      The following are some great examples to help you get started on planning your differentiated instruction.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
     
    This is a great article about differentiating instruction with the use of digital tools. Have you considered differentiating instruction? If so, please provide an example to share with the group as to how you differentiated instruction on a particular lesson and/or how you differentiated an assignment. If you haven't considered differentiation, please state how you feel about this topic now that you are better informed.
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  • marie_lara on 09 Feb 15
     
    That is a very interesting article! No, I have considered this as it is defined, or specified. Actually I suggested something like this awhile back when I was teaching a group of adult students in computer basics. Some of the drawbacks were brought up by others, such as it would require many more resources than we had available at the time.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 11 Feb 15
     
    Thank you for your response, Marie! I'm certain there are drawbacks due to lack of resources, and I'm sure it's time consuming to set up. Still, I would really like to try this in the near future. Thanks again.
  • jnfreeman7 on 24 Feb 15
     
    Differentiation is hard to do in the first place. When you have students in your classroom that are on 4 different levels and your students are not self directed or self motivated learners there are not enough "you" to go around the room. Technology can allow you to be in more than one place at a time. My favorite way to use technology for differentiation is the flipped classroom model. It can allow for students to work at their own pace and gives the teacher more time and freedom to differentiate during class.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 01 Mar 15
     
    I agree with you, Jeannine. Differentiation can very difficult especially when you have various levels of student learning. I was unfamiliar with the flipped classroom model. I'm glad you mentioned it. I've researched it and can see how it would help so many students. One idea mentioned in an article I read was to have students view short videos of an upcoming lesson. On the day of the lesson, students are then able to focus on the lesson itself and work on exercises & activities in the classroom. We do that in this class & it really does help. FYI - the article I read on this subject can be located at https://net.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/eli7081.pdf.
gracehernandez13

Students discuss pros and cons of BYOD initiative at high school | www.lincolnjournalon... - 0 views

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  • gracehernandez13 on 24 Feb 15
     
    Students discuss pros and cons of BYOD initiative at high school The Lincoln County "Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)" initiative has been in full swing this year at all three schools in the system. The goal of the program is to teach students how to integrate technology (cell phones, iPhones, iPads, laptops, mobile web cams, digital cameras, Netbooks, Kindles, flip cameras, etc.)
  • tvisco on 01 Mar 15
     
    I keep hearing of districts adopting this policy. I like that the article asks kids what they think. It certainly requires a lot of latitude and trust amongst teachers, students, admin...etc. At workplaces, things have changed over the last 5 years - I remember when you wouldn't dare send a personal email or take a break and check Facebook but now nobody cares much as long as you aren't doing it all day long. They seem to understand that it's a quick break like getting up for coffee or chatting with a coworker. I think the same "humane" treatment should be afforded kids. Then they also learn self-control. If they abuse the privilege they get in trouble but sending a text or two or checking something personal every once in awhile should not be the end of the world.
emrodriguez

Tips for Teachers Who Wish to Use YouTube in Classroom - EdTechReview™ (ETR) - 9 views

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  • YouTube for Schools:
  • YouTube Edu:
  • It plays a significant role in the educational field as many students, educators and institutions discover and share excellent educational content here. There are &nbsp;thousands of channels on YouTube specially for education. From basic concepts to complex experiments, YouTube enables Students and Educators to discover anything they want to learn as a part of their academic, curricular and extracurricular activities.
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  • About the AuthorAuthor: Santosh Bhaskar KWebsite: http://www.twitter.com/SantoshBhaskarKDevotee of Dr. Abdul Kalam. Following his path of Creating Creative Education in India. Contributing my works in "India Vision 2020". Former EdTech Blogger/Researcher at ETR India Administrators Educational Videos Teachers/Educators Tips for Teachers/Educators // // AdvertisementWhy this Ad? AdvertisementWhy this Ad? // AdvertisementWhy this Ad? [Infographic] Microsoft in Education: Adding Value to Experiences both Inside and Outside of the Classroom Why and How Should Educators and Administrators Use Google Apps Tips for Choosing and Using Educational Videos in Your Classroom // The EdTech Tweets E
  • About the AuthorAuthor: Santosh Bhaskar KWebsite: http://www.twitter.com/SantoshBhaskarKDevotee of Dr. Abdul Kalam. Following his path of Creating Creative Education in India. Contributing my works in "India Vision 2020". Former EdTech Blogger/Researcher at ETR India Administrators Educational Videos Teachers/Educators Tips for Teachers/Educators // // AdvertisementWhy this Ad? AdvertisementWhy this Ad? // AdvertisementWhy this Ad? [Infographic] Microsoft in Education: Adding Value to Experiences both Inside and Outside of the Classroom Why and How Should Educators and Administrators Use Google Apps Tips for Choosing and Using Educational Videos in Your Classroom // The EdTech Tweets E
  • Educators can share a YouTube video in many ways. Mailing the video URL, sharing it on social networking platforms and embedding it in your blog, website, Wiki, etc., are the numerous ways of sharing a YouTube video
    • emrodriguez
      emrodriguez on 09 Feb 15
       
      For those who are educators, have you used YouTube in your classroom to supplement your instruction? If not, please state the reason why whether it be the site being blocked at your campus, not aware of the informational videos on the site, etc.
    • emrodriguez
      emrodriguez on 09 Feb 15
       
      I think that sharing videos with your students is an effective way to supplement your instruction because the student may not be able to grasp the entire lecture during the time they have with you at school. Sharing a video can be done via email, on a social networking site such as twitter, or your personal blog. What benefits and drawbacks can you see to implementing this tactic in the educational setting?
    • emrodriguez
      emrodriguez on 09 Feb 15
       
      Were you aware that a part of YouTube is specifically made to offer educational videos to its viewers? YouTube education offers a variety of educational videos posted by universities, private organizations dedicated to education, and companies such as PBS, National Geographic, and NASA. YouTube for Schools is a section made available to educators who can register using their school email address. These educators will then have have access to only educational videos and never have to worry about showing their students inappropriate material. It's even customizable to the educators likes and dislikes as to what they want to present to their students. Knowing that YouTube offers videos specific to the classroom, would you now be more likely to use this technology in your own classroom?
  • emrodriguez on 11 Feb 15
     
    What do you all think about the use of YouTube in the educational setting? Do you believe it can be beneficial to instruction?
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  • emrodriguez on 15 Feb 15
     
    Any comments on the article about YouTube being used in the classroom?
  • emrodriguez on 15 Feb 15
     
    When I worked for Brownsville ISD, YouTube was a blocked website. Therefore, no teachers used the site. I think that blocking off the website is detrimental to instruction when there is so much information available and nothing can be done with it. Fortunately, there are ways around this. Videos could be downloaded at home and shown in class. Of course, one should take the time to review the video to make sure it is appropriate and of course beneficial to learning.
  • emrodriguez on 15 Feb 15
     
    I think sharing videos with students can be beneficial to them by having supplemental instruction in case they didn't understand the material during class. The link could be emailed to students via email or by setting up a YouTube channel specifically for your class. I think a good way to implement this would be to have administration give you the okay and of course, inform parents of what you are trying to do and get their consent. Once everything is good to, videos can be shared with your class. More time could be spent learning a concept, videos could provide more in depth information, and so much more.
  • emrodriguez on 15 Feb 15
     
    Before I started my masters, I wasn't aware that YouTube had channels specifically made for education. They offer a great amount of information that can benefit all persons whether it be children or the elderly. These channels are a great source because the videos have already been filtered to make sure that you are only showing students appropriate and relevant material.
  • emrodriguez on 15 Feb 15
     
    What does everyone else think about this article and the specific questions mentioned?
  • tvisco on 17 Feb 15
     
    I've only ever encountered youtube videos used in graduate classes so aren't facing the issues of the other commenters. I think it makes a huge difference in attention. Being able to hear the words straight from the horse's mouth in a TedTalk or hear an author speak...etc. changes everything. The conversations inspired from a video talk were better than I think from articles.
  • emrodriguez on 18 Feb 15
     
    @ tvisco. Yeah, I too have only encountered YouTube videos in my graduate education as well. As for the comments, videos can ban comments or approve them if they have those video settings set up. I do agree with you that hearing information straight from the expert is a big plus to these videos. Regardless, I believe that the videos can truly supplement instruction.
  • emrodriguez on 22 Feb 15
     
    Does anyone else have anything they'd like to share regarding their thoughts/views on YouTube in the classroom?
tvisco

Classroom Tech Trends To Watch - 10 views

www.education.com/...tech-trends-education

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      tvisco on 08 Feb 15
       
      Has anyone tried this - using twitter or mass texting to remind students or work? Have you felt it was successful? What problems have you encountered? And... did it help students get their work done?
  • Mouse Mischief works in tandem with Microsoft PowerPoint, allowing teachers to include interactive elements like multiple choice questions in their presentations. Students, using wireless or wired USB mice, click their answers in real time. It’s an easy tool for student engagement, and Microsoft has made management simple for teachers by enabling single-click commands and teacher controls that disable mice and set timers,
    • tvisco
      tvisco on 08 Feb 15
       
      What has been your experience using polling technology in your classroom?
    • Rosalyn Martinez
      Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
       
      We don't use Twitter but students & parents are welcome to login to our teacher pages and view a copy of our assignment sheet for a particular week. We've been doing this for a year now & I like it. It works.
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    • tvisco
      tvisco on 08 Feb 15
       
      Is anyone at a school using this system?
  • Cell phones can be used as cameras for media projects, portals for Internet access and graphing calculators, and their myriad uses evolve constantly with the integration of new technology.
  • Poll Everywhere tracks live audience polling via SMS text messages or the web.
  • the free version is popular for educators who use this slick app for quick quizzing or classroom surveys.
  • Some instructors use Twitter simply to send out class reminders to students—“vocab test on Wednesday!” a
  • tvisco on 08 Feb 15
     
    This is a second article I wanted to share with the group.
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  • emrodriguez on 08 Feb 15
     
    I am not a teacher, but I can see how using Twitter could be useful at reminding students about upcoming assignments, projects, or tests. The only thing I'd be concerned about is making sure students don't reply with inappropriate messages that all students could see. I don't have Twitter so I wouldn't know if there's a way that you can approve only certain messages or prevent any similar problems.
  • emrodriguez on 08 Feb 15
     
    I really like the technology known as Mouse Mischief. I had never heard of it. I like that it can be used with a PowerPoint presentation and the technology required isn't excessive or expensive at all. All students can follow along by answering questions throughout the instructor's lesson. The instructor would get feedback on how well the students are understanding the material after they have finished answering the questions. The only downside that I can see is that students may just mess around with the mouse throughout the lesson, but this can be addressed with classroom management. Great technology!
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
     
    I enjoyed reading about Mouse Mischief. I am certainly suggesting this to my colleagues teaching 4-6th grade. I am a first grade teacher and use technology, however, I have not used Twitter and/or Mouse Mischief. I think both may be too advanced for my students but great ideas for upper grades. At our school, 4-6th grade teachers allow their students, on occasion, to use their cell phones and/or other devices to complete assignments. I think it's a great idea and keeps students engaged and learning in a manner in which they are very familiar with.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
     
    I'm not certain how my profile pic ended up on this article. I do apologize! I cannot take credit for this great article but do appreciate it being shared. If anyone can figure out how to delete my pic or give me instructions on how to delete it, I would greatly appreciate it. My apologies!!!
  • kjsanders on 09 Feb 15
     
    Hi Rosalyn! My comments are coming up under the wrong articles, too. This article that mentions Mouse Mischief is really helpful. I can tell this is going to be a great course.
  • tvisco on 17 Feb 15
     
    Yes. This is really strange that it's coming up as you being the owner - thanks for pointing it out Rosalyn. No idea how to change it back to me.
  • tvisco on 21 Feb 15
     
    Your kid spent half of math class with his cell phone out, tweeted his way through Spanish and came home only to spend an hour on a social networking site-and he swears it's homework. Delinquency run amok? Think again. Before you start revoking phone and computer privileges, read up on how classrooms are capitalizing on new media with their tech-savvy audiences.
gracehernandez13

Why I Ban Laptops in My Classroom | Britannica Blog - 1 views

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  • while the student glances up from the laptop screen
  • wired its classrooms with Internet hookups
  • schools around the country
  • way of the future
  • no longer processes information in a way that is conducive to the give-and-take of classroom discussion
  • ban laptops for two reasons
  • takes the student out of the classroom
  • Laptops
  • discussion
  • which itself has collective costs for the learning environment as a whole
  • without laptops to distract
  • students
  • students are
  • more engaged
  • are more engaged in class discussion
  • in some settings and for some subjects
  • laptops and the Internet can be useful
  • pedagogical tools
  • too many classroom settings,
  • are little more than an attractive
  • nuisance
  • gracehernandez13 on 16 Feb 15
     
    Does having technology at your fingertips in the classroom lower your performance or is it more of an attractive nuisance?
  • gracehernandez13 on 16 Feb 15
     
    What are your thoughts?
  • tvisco on 17 Feb 15
     
    I think, like any technology, it's how it's used. There are certainly times when I think the technology just makes what we do seem "prettier." I think even for an activity which could be done old school such as getting into groups and having a discussion, or done "new school" - having students discuss online in a forum, teaching students how to do this both ways is helpful since they're going to need to be skilled in both ways.
gracehernandez13

How Education Technology Leads to Improved Student Achievement - 3 views

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  • gracehernandez13 on 16 Feb 15
     
    How Education Technology Leads to Improved Student Achievement
celinafdz

Technology in the Classroom: Helpful or Harmful? | Education.com - 2 views

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  • An interactive game is more engaging than a book, so technology often promotes more practice and review in areas requiring memorization, such as spelling, math and geography. This frees up time in the classroom so educators can focus on skills like problem solving, character development and critical thinking.
    • celinafdz
      celinafdz on 10 Feb 15
       
      Good way to provide intervention to a small group that is struggling on a specific skill. Allow those that mastered the skill to have a "personalized experience" with technology while the teacher intervenes with others. 
  • educational technology extends the school day for kids who will happily play multiplication games or review grammar on computer programs.
  • it seems like kids should be finding it easier than ever to succeed in school. However, as more classrooms invest in the latest technology, test scores remain the same, bringing its effectiveness into questio
    • celinafdz
      celinafdz on 10 Feb 15
       
      How often should digital classrooms incorporate technology into the lesson when you have a standardized test that is paper based? Won't students become too dependent on technology that it will affect their test scores? 
  • emrodriguez on 15 Feb 15
     
    Even if the test is paper based, I don't think incorporating technology into the lesson could be detrimental. As long as the instructor uses the technology to supplement his/her instruction to better get material across to students, then they are fine.
marie_lara

Understanding the Discussion Board - 4 views

You ask that we "summarize your understanding of the Discussion Board and discuss how you could use this in your classroom to deepen learning" in our initial post. In the link "Enhancing Teaching a...

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kjsanders

The Use and Capture of Images for Computer-Based Learning II - Section 1 - 4 views

www.agocg.ac.uk/...sect1.htm

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  • Pictures make use of a massive range of cortical skills: colour, form, line dimension, texture, visual rhythm and especially imagination (Buzan, 1990). Imagination comes from the Latin imaginare, meaning "to picture mentally". Images are generally more evocative than words and more precise in triggering a wide range of associations, enhancing creative thinking and memory.
    • kjsanders
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      Here's the link to the pdf for the full report: http://www.agocg.ac.uk/reports/graphics/capture2/capture.pdf
  • The capacity for recognition memory for pictures is limitless. Pictures have a direct route to long-term memory, each image storing its own information as a coherent "chunk" or concept (
  • However, the images or pictures must be meaningful to be retained (Freedman and Haber, 1974).
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  • The presence of pictures relevant to the text will assist learning. Therefore, for each screen without an image, is there an image that is relevant to the information of that screen? If you can replace the text with an image, do so. Pictures not covered by the information in the text will not enhance the learning of the text. For each screen with an image what is the intended purpose of that image? If it does not have a purpose relevant to the text, remove it. The presence of pictures in the text will not aid the learning of the text which is not illustrated. Pictures can help learners to understand what they read and also to remember it. The memory's storing and recalling powers can be enhanced through the use of images for emphasis and association. Pictures can sometimes be used as substitutes for words or as producers of non-verbal information. Learners may fail to make full use of complex illustrations. Simple representations should not be discounted because they are not 'sophisticated' enough. Can the image be simplified without losing the point? If so, simplify it. Pictures may assist learners with poor verbal skills more than those with good verbal skills. By providing an additional visual explanation the holistic skills of the right side of the brain are brought into play
    • kjsanders
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      Lists skills the use of relevant images can enhance and explains how  they benefit creative thinking and memory.
    • kjsanders
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      Also, click on the Acrobat file link to print out the full report. Though some of this info is obsolete, there's lots of useful stuff. 
    • kjsanders
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      This paragraph caused me to recall how Lynell Burmark talked words and how they're ineffective if we haven't first stored an image of what they represent. For example, when she asked readers to draw an Okapi before they knew what it was.
    • Rosalyn Martinez
      Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
       
      WOW! I had the same recollection upon reading this paragraph. I even recalled the same example. The brain is an amazing organ and how it works just astonishes me. Pictures certainly help me recall information. I am definitely using more pictures in my lessons.
    • kjsanders
      kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
       
      Summary of reasons for using images instead of text.
  • Title Section 1: Images and learning Images have a direct route to long-term memory
  • kjsanders on 03 Feb 15
     
    Explanation of how images help route learning to long-term memory. The article talks about the 'cortical skills' images call into play. 
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  • tvisco on 07 Feb 15
     
    Great resource - it segues well with Lynell Burmark's comments in They Snooze You Lose about making powerpoint presentations mainly visual.
  • emrodriguez on 09 Feb 15
     
    This is a great article stating how important images are to learning. I like that you referenced chapter 2 on how words are useless if the learner doesn't have an idea of what it looks like. I like the article's notion that images are critical to a presentation and if it can be done, images should replace text as long as the learner understands the meaning of why that particular image was shown.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
     
    Thank you for sharing! This was such an informative article. The brain is so intriguing. I, too, like that you referenced chapter 2. I believe images do play a vital role in our learning and recall of information. For me, an image helps make something concrete. Images help us make connections, use prior knowledge, and build on what we've just seen and learned.
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Integrating Tech: More Than Just Having Computers - 9 views

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  • mmcavazos on 06 Feb 15
     
    This is an awesome article about just some different tips to integrate technology in the classroom slowly. What are your thoughts and how do you integrate technology into the classroom ?
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  • kjsanders on 07 Feb 15
     
    This is a great article. All the sites will help keep my eleven-year-old busy. Technology is an everyday part of my home schooler's life, but she get tired of the same old sites. Don't get me wrong, there are plenty of options, but this list will save time finding some that are worth while.
  • tvisco on 07 Feb 15
     
    I love the ideas in this article. Thanks for sharing. I took a class a few years ago where each student was assigned a date to bring in a news article relevant to the class topic. Only one student brought in a newspaper clipping - the rest brought in videos from TedTalks and Youtube to share. These current events warmups and subsequent discussion were the best part of the class.
  • emrodriguez on 09 Feb 15
     
    I think this article provides good ways to get teachers used to incorporating technology into their classroom. If they are to technology themselves, the article offers tips and even websites that the teacher can use in class. I am not a teacher, but can appreciate the positive impact that technology can have on the classroom. I like the idea of a teacher visiting "Today in Science History" website and just providing his/her students information on what's going on in the world regarding science. This article would make a useful read for a teacher who wants to integrate technology into their instruction.
  • Rosalyn Martinez on 09 Feb 15
     
    Thank you for sharing this article. What a wonderful resource! It's a great way to get teachers to warm up to technology. It's a nice, slow start. I am going to share the article with my colleagues and hope that they try at least 2 of the suggestions offered. Teachers need to realize that technology is a tool that not only helps and engages students, but it can help them with lesson planning, teaching and much more. It most definitely fosters learning in today's technologically savvy students.
ferrari78

Study: Emerging Technology Has Positive Impact in Classroom - US News - 5 views

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  • Login Welcome, {{name}} Logout Rankings &amp; Advice Education Health Money Travel Cars Law Firms News U.S. News Home education Facebook Twitter Education Rankings &amp; Advice Home Colleges Grad Schools High Schools National Rankings State Rankings High School Notes Blog (function ($) { "use strict"; $(function () { var $metaCurrentState = $('meta[name=current_state_abbreviation]'), $headerSearch = $('#headerSearch-highSchools'), $headerState = $('select[name=bhs-school-state]', $headerSearch), $headerStates = $('option', $headerStates), currentStateAbbreviation = ''; if ($metaCurrentState.length > 0) { currentStateAbbreviation = $metaCurrentState.attr('content'); $headerStates.each(function () { var $state = $(this), text = $state.text(), value = $state.val(); if (text === currentStateAbbreviation) { $headerState.val(value); } }); } }); }(jQuery)); in
  • To meet the needs of her students, Roshan made radical changes to her lesson plans. Using Camtasia Studio, a screen recording and video editing program, Roshan uploaded her lectures to iTunes and assigned them as homework. "We've kind of reversed the whole dynamic of the class," she says. "Instead of lecturing in class, I lecture to them when they're at home, and we work problems together [in the classroom]. I liken it to an English classroom where the kids go home and do the reading and then they come into class and have this lively, engaging discussion."
    • ferrari78
      ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
       
      Using the Camstasia Studio program is a great and fun way for students to learn from lectures. Here is a link to where you can try it out for free. http://www.techsmith.com/camtasia.html
  • Taught with the video lectures, Roshan's students in the 2010-11 school year scored an average of 4.11 on the AP calculus test, compared to the 3.59 average among her students who took the test and were taught in the traditional classroom setting the year before. And a third of the class—a 10 percent increase from the previous year—scored a 5, the highest score a student can achieve on an AP test.
    • ferrari78
      ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
       
      Teacher's change in the classroom had a significant positive impact on her student's AP test scores.
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  • The report, IT Opportunities in the Education Market, revealed that 78 percent of K-12 teachers and administrators believe technology has positively impacted the classroom and the productivity of students. Roughly 65 percent of educators surveyed also believe that students are more productive today than they were three years ago due to the increased reliance on technology in the classroom.
  • Login Welcome, {{name}} Logout Rankings &amp; Advice Education Health Money Travel Cars Law Firms News U.S. News Home education Facebook Twitter Education Rankings &amp; Advice Home Colleges Grad Schools High Schools National Rankings State Rankings High School Notes Blog (function ($) { "use strict"; $(function () { var $metaCurrentState = $('meta[name=current_state_abbreviation]'), $headerSearch = $('#headerSearch-highSchools'), $headerState = $('select[name=bhs-school-state]', $headerSearch), $headerStates = $('option', $headerStates), currentStateAbbreviation = ''; if ($metaCurrentState.length > 0) { currentStateAbbreviation = $metaCurrentState.attr('content'); $headerStates.each(function () { var $state = $(this), text = $state.text(), value = $state.val(); if (text === currentStateAbbreviation) { $headerState.val(value); } }); } }); }(jQuery)); in
  • Jim Tracy, headmaster at Cushing Academy in Ashburnham, Mass., sees the "process of technology coming into the classroom as inevitable."
    • ferrari78
      ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
       
      Technology in the classroom is here to stay and students need to learn the necessary tools to not stay behind. Check this video out on how a teacher is using iPads in his math classroom. http://www.jamfsoftware.com/resources/hopkins-public-schools-advancing-technology-in-the-classroom/
  • ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
     
    This is an article about how a calculus teacher used technology in the classroom to help her students AP calculus test scores increase. I currently teach 2nd grade and I use the digital lessons for math, science, and reading to make the lesson more fun and get more participation from students and it works great. My question to you is, how would you use technology to impact your students learning and productivity in the classroom in a positive way?
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  • ferrari78 on 08 Feb 15
     
    Everyone that wants to integrate technology in the classroom should watch this.
  • tvisco on 08 Feb 15
     
    Interesting examples. It's weird how if you record a video of yourself teaching, students pay attention but if you stand in front of the classroom, you're boring and invisible. But I accept it because I've watched myself do the exact same thing: a presenter shows a film of themselves and it's immediately engaging even though she's right there on stage in person! I've read some recent criticism of the Khan flipped learning video approach that says students are still learning passively, they're just doing it at home rather than at school. I disagree. As with the videos in our own class, I can watch them as many times as I need to understand what's going on. I like that. I don't think it's "passive" at all. The key seems to be having some work connected to it which is the piece I think some of these critics are missing. We're not watching a video for entertainment - there's always a task connected to it.
  • emrodriguez on 08 Feb 15
     
    I believe that the article you selected is very interesting. I like how the article describes one particular math teacher implementing technology to improve her students' scores. It also gave another side stating that some districts simply don't have the funds to buy technology or that the budget should not be used to throw gadgets to fix certain problems. That teachers in certain areas would be better off getting better training. As with everything else, there are two sides to everything, but I do believe that technology has an effective role in the classroom. When I was a teacher aide for a special education unit, the teacher had me set up a SmartBoard, which proved to be beneficial to the students. A huge task for myself and the teacher was to keep the students on task and not let their disabilities hinder teaching. So after I set up the SmartBoard, the teacher used it during the students' social skills time. During this period in the day, students would learn how to act appropriately with others and the good behavior that was expected of them. By playing educational games against each other, students learned about what the teacher was explaining through a game and how to act accordingly with their peers. It proved to be an effective technology.
  • ferrari78 on 09 Feb 15
     
    Tammy I completely agree with you how if we lecture to students, we're boring and invisible and their attention levels drop. I also remember when I was taking undergraduate courses, I had several instructors that were monotone and they made the class boring. Now, a few times I recorded the lectures and would later listen to them at home and I would get more from listening to the lecture at home than when I sat in class because I am not listening to it for entertainment, but rather to learn for my class. This class is a perfect example. I have to listen to the youtube tutorials on everything we've been learning over and over until I get it.
  • ferrari78 on 09 Feb 15
     
    You're so right, school districts shouldn't throw money to try to fix certain things, but rather use the funds to better train teachers to prepare them for the classroom. My article states that school districts budgets range from $5 million to over $100 million so some districts are able to throw money at new gadgets and technology more than others. Gadgets should be purchased, but only if they are going to be properly used in the classroom to improve student's academic success. As for Smartboard, I'm going to look it up and see if maybe I can use it in my classroom. Good post Emmanuel.
jnfreeman7

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  • &nbsp;seek out
  • other learning venues that could be experts in their field or other&nbsp;professionals&nbsp;with whom they can exchange&nbsp;information
  • A Personal Learning Network ( PLN ) is a way, a process, a network of interrelated connections you make for the purposes of discovering, collaborating and sharing ideas and resources.
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  • easy to set up
  • communicate
  • share
  • discover
  • learn
  • connections
  • &nbsp;resources
  • remove physical barriers
  • life long learner
  • students
  • connect
  • &nbsp;post about their learning experiences
  • share
  • seek help
  • compare
  • latest and hottest trends
  • collaboration
  • blogs and websites that interest you and subscribe
  • start participating in discussions
  • allot a specific amoutn of time t
  • Some &nbsp;PLNs platforms to start with
    • jnfreeman7
      jnfreeman7 on 09 Feb 15
       
      Are you apart of any of the listed PLNs? If not, which ones are you apart of?  What are your favorites and why? My favorite is Twitter. I check my twitter feed every night to see what is going on with the people and hashtags that I follow. This is where I get so many of my technology resources and ideas for teachers.
    • jnfreeman7
      jnfreeman7 on 09 Feb 15
       
      These verbs are so important when you look at growing as a teacher.  Getting connected is important to further your career.  If you only communicate with those you see everyday, how can you expect to be exposed to new things?
    • jnfreeman7
      jnfreeman7 on 09 Feb 15
       
      I never really thought about the use of PLNs for students.  I'm not sure why it never crossed my mind.  It is just as important for them as it is for us as educators.  
    • jnfreeman7
      jnfreeman7 on 09 Feb 15
       
      Challenge: Join or begin to follow one blog, website, twitter feed, community, etc...
  • jnfreeman7 on 09 Feb 15
     
    This website has a lot of great information on personal learning networks.It is an awesome resource for information on why they are important and how to start one. I think it's easier to understand my annotations by actually looking at the article. Here is a link to the annotated version. https://diigo.com/07biu
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Discussion Forums and How They Enhance Learning - 5 views

The discussion board is a great tool used to increase and ensure class communication and interaction. Among other benefits it provides all students with an opportunity to participate. Traditional c...

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