After going through the readings and videos I am feeling pretty good about trying to integrate technology in my classroom, but at the same time I am far from doing it well. I would say I was in between the adaptation and appropriation stages. After looking at the SAMR model I think I use it more for enhancement creeping may way into the modification. I use ECHO as a classroom management system and a grade book and google docs but that alone isn't increasing student learning. I have to use technology, with the new NGSS and the district going to the integrated model with no curriculum. The internet is essential.
I am experiencing success with using blogs for students to express thoughts and get feedback and Ideas. The other benefits I wasn't anticipating was that kids were holding each other accountable for blowing off the task and engagement was up just of the fact it was public to the class and they were going to reply. The other thing I need to start doing is designing lessons/Projects try and have them aligned with "sweet spot" in the TPACK framework and use technology tools to get them to think critically and collaborate with each other I need to learn how to balance the time it takes for students at all different technology levels to learn and navigate different programs. How do we deal with the Technology Gap? Those that have had and currently do have access to technology so it is innate to them and those who don't. It amazes me ever year that there a kids that still don't know how to copy and paste. They do pick it up pretty quickly, though. Also in middle school "Technology Discipline" is a tough thing for the kids, as it is for us adults. I find it can become a distraction and they are smarter and quicker than me bouncing back from windows. I also need to learn how to utilize it more for creativity. I have used video in the past, but already looking at some of the tech tools from this class I have a ways to go. I couldn't agree more that we can't expect to keep up with technology but we can be open to the kids using what they know to access content and share their learning. Even teach me a few things. Teachers need the professional development and time to play around and learn these new tools. On a side note I was surprised that 56% of new teachers feel unprepared to integrate technology. I would think they would be the ones that would have a better grasp of the current technology trends.
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An Truong
10/10/2017 04:52:47 pm
My feelings are similar to yours. I want to integrate more technology into my classes but I have a sense of some students' incapabilities and lack of knowledge on how to use them. It is our job to provide them with the opportunity. I would also want to further my knowledge with apps, and learning tools for P.E. I agree, teachers need the professional development.
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I strongly agree with you that teachers need more technology training. To tell you the truth, I think I have had one training in the last 5 years! This was just our computer guy teaching us how to use google docs and mail. I didn't even know Grade book existed until i read about it on your blog. I am definitely looking into it!
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Lisa Gottfried
10/17/2017 02:35:50 pm
Technology Discipline: The struggle is real, for all of us. Adults often use social media to avoid emotions and it can get in the way of real, authentic and deep connection. I wonder if classroom management will be more about tech management as we move forward with more screens in our lives. Do your students use their phones in class yet? Middle school is the perfect time to start working on tech discipline.
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