Saturday, October 29, 2016
Sunday, October 23, 2016
Digital Blog #H
In Tech Tool 9.1 the author talks about Digital Projectors, which, are used in the place
of individual computers in the classroom.
Digital Projectors make it possible for teachers to display their
materials from a single computer on to large screens, or whiteboard for
everyone to see. Teachers and students
can then use the visual images as a springboard for in-class discussions, analysis,
writing and future studies. This feels
like a great process, because it facilitates everyone becoming involved with
the subject being taught.
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Students respond actively to visual images
that convey academic content. When the
images are portrayed on large screens, they provoke the student’s curiosity and
involvement. This can lead into active classroom
discussions, writing, and reflections about the content. When the visual images are presented on a
large screen, it is more likely to promote class discussion. I can see why a large image would arouse
students interest in the subjects being taught.
The-next Generation Web 2.0 tools
encourage nonlinear, dynamic presentations that expand how students think about
topics. The Prezi tool allows teachers
and students to create visual displays, collaboratively, on line. The Animoto
tool allows the teacher to use video clips and pictures. The students can also
create their own videos and digital story telling projects. The Glogster
allows students and teachers to combine images, sounds, and graphics with
text to create a digital poster that can be shared via email or blogs. This tool seems very interesting to me. You could make an animated poster with this
tool. This could lead to creating your
own animated movies.
The 21st Century teaching
methods and tools are more effective and interesting for teachers and
students. The teachers’ job has been
made easier through the effective use of the tools, and the students can be
more engaged with developing their critical thinking skills and creativity.
Source
Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.
(n.d.). Http://www.maggiehosmcgrane.com/2010_05_01_archive.html.
Technology
Skills for the 21st Century ESL Teacher. (n.d.). Retrieved October 24, 2016,
from http://www.slideshare.net/edunile/technology-skills-for-the-21st-century-esl-teacher
Digital Projectors
Digital Projectors are used in the place
of individual computers in the classroom.
Digital Projectors make it possible for teachers to display their
materials from a single computer on to large screens, or whiteboard for
everyone to see. Teachers and students
can then use the visual images as a springboard for in-class discussions, analysis,
writing and future studies. This feels
like a great process, because it facilitates everyone becoming involved with
the subject being taught.
Use Images to Generate Class Discussion
Students respond actively to visual images
that convey academic content. When the
images are portraited on large screens, they provoke the student’s curiosity and
involvement. This can lead into active classroom
discussions, writing, and reflections about the content. When the visual images are presented on a
large screen, it is more likely to promote class discussion. I can see why a large image would arouse
students interest in the subjects being taught.
Next-Generation Web 2.0 Presentation Tools
The-next Generation Web 2.0 tools
encourage nonlinear, dynamic presentations that expand how students think about
topics. The Prezi tool allows teachers
and students to create visual displays, collaboratively, on line. The Animoto
tool allows the teacher to use video clips and pictures. The students can also
create their own videos and digital story telling projects. The Glogster
allows students and teachers to combine images, sounds, and graphics with
text to create a digital poster that can be shared via email or blogs. This tool seems very interesting to me. You could make an animated poster with this
tool. This could lead to creating your
own animated movies.
The 21st Century teaching
methods and tools are more effective and interesting for teachers and
students. The teachers’ job has been
made easier through the affective use of the tools, and the students can be
more engaged with developing their critical thinking skills and creativity.
Digital Projectors are used in the place
of individual computers in the classroom.
Digital Projectors make it possible for teachers to display their
materials from a single computer on to large screens, or whiteboard for
everyone to see. Teachers and students
can then use the visual images as a springboard for in-class discussions, analysis,
writing and future studies. This feels
like a great process, because it facilitates everyone becoming involved with
the subject being taught.
Use Images to Generate Class Discussion
Students respond actively to visual images
that convey academic content. When the
images are portrayed on large screens, they provoke the student’s curiosity and
involvement. This can lead into active classroom
discussions, writing, and reflections about the content. When the visual images are presented on a
large screen, it is more likely to promote class discussion. I can see why a large image would arouse
students interest in the subjects being taught.
The-next Generation Web 2.0 tools
encourage nonlinear, dynamic presentations that expand how students think about
topics. The Prezi tool allows teachers
and students to create visual displays, collaboratively, on line. The Animoto
tool allows the teacher to use video clips and pictures. The students can also
create their own videos and digital story telling projects. The Glogster
allows students and teachers to combine images, sounds, and graphics with
text to create a digital poster that can be shared via email or blogs. This tool seems very interesting to me. You could make an animated poster with this
tool. This could lead to creating your
own animated movies.
The 21st Century teaching
methods and tools are more effective and interesting for teachers and
students. The teachers’ job has been
made easier through the affective use of the tools, and the students can be
more engaged with developing their critical thinking skills and creativity.
Saturday, October 15, 2016
Digital Post # G - Chapter 10
Digital Post # G - Chapter 10
In Tech Tool 10.1 section Adaptations For Classroom Learning with Technology. The author talks about using technology to design classrooms for students with diverse learning needs, so that they can access key ideas and concepts. The three levels of technologies that are being offered to make the classroom adjustment are: 1. Low-tech accommodation that can easily be made without applying digital materials. 2. The Mid-tech accommodation, which involves substantive shifts in organization and delivery of curriculum that may include the use of digital materials. The third technology is High- accommodations that introduces changes associated with the integration of computers and other specialized information technologies in the classroom.Apps to support diverse learners in the classroom
The second subject of interest is in Tec
Tool 10.2. In this section the author talks
about using Assistive Technology to Reach
Diverse Learners. Assistive technology involves tools that enables Atypical
students to do things they might otherwise not be able to do. For example: individuals with hearing, sight,
mobility, or cognitive challenges can use these tools, to help them translate
text and understand spoken words. These
tools are also useful for Typical students.
For example, the Electronic Spellers and Dictionaries do not only check
spelling error; they also speak out the words with correct pronunciation. This allows the student to work,
independently, without the help of an adult. It is also argued that even though these technologies
are very useful for both Atypical and Typical students; teachers, caregivers
and parents should read aloud to the children, so that the children they do not
become totally dependent on these tools.
The third interesting subject is Writing Transformations with Technology. This
subject talked about all the reasons students of all ages do not enjoy the
writing process, and therefore miss out on the joy of creative writing. To help student get over the barrier of
worrying about all the mechanics of writing, teachers can use technologies such
as computers, internet, word processing, PowerPoint software, and other
technologies to help the student from the initial brainstorming to the final
publishing work. The use of these
technologies will help the students to focus on expressing their ideas, instead
of worrying about the writing mechanics, which is quite daunting task when
doing it with pen/pencil and paper.
All the improvements in the educational system are for the purpose of promoting the
best education possible for success of our students. The emphasis on technology is necessary to
help teachers be more effective in teaching a classroom of diverse learners. The students will stay interested in learning
if the environment is inviting and conducive to the needs of all learners. Each student’s needs and learning styles will
be met, and the teacher will be less stressed.
It is a win win-situation.
Resources:
Bruce. B. Diverse
Learners and Technology - YouTube.Retrieved from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0s24OiEjyak
Edutopia | K-12 Education Tips
& Strategies That Work.Apps
to Support Diverse Learners in the Classroom | Edutopia.Retrieved from
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/apps-support-diverse-learners-classroom-chester-goad
Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf,
B. (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition.
Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.
Record,
M (2016, October 15). Homework. Created with Story Bird www.storybird.com
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In Tech Tool 10.1 section
Adaptations For Classroom Learning with
Technology. The author talks about
using technology to design classrooms for students with diverse learning needs,
so that they can access key ideas and concepts.
The three levels of technologies that are being offered to make the
classroom adjustment are: 1. Low-tech accommodation that can easily be made
without applying digital materials. 2. The
Mid-tech accommodation, which involves substantive shifts in organization and
delivery of curriculum that may include the use of digital materials. The third technology is High- accommodations
that introduces changes associated with the integration of computers and other
specialized information technologies in the classroom.
The second subject of
interest is in Tec Tool 10.2. In this
section the author talks about using Assistive
Technology to Reach Diverse Learners. Assistive technology involves tools
that enables Atypical students to do things they might otherwise not be able to
do. For example: individuals with
hearing, sight, mobility, or cognitive challenges can use these tools, to help
them translate text and understand spoken words. These tools are also useful for Typical
students. For example, the Electronic
Spellers and Dictionaries do not only check spelling error; they also speak out
the words with correct pronunciation.
This allows the student to work, independently, without the help of an
adult. It is also argued that even
though these technologies are very useful for both Atypical and Typical students;
teachers, caregivers and parents should read aloud to the children, so that the
children they do not become totally dependent on these tools.
The third interesting
subject is Writing Transformations with
Technology. This subject talked about all the reasons
students of all ages do not enjoy the writing process, and therefore miss out
on the joy of creative writing. To help
student get over the barrier of worrying about all the mechanics of writing,
teachers can use technologies such as computers, internet, word processing,
PowerPoint software, and other technologies to help the student from the
initial brainstorming to the final publishing work. The use of these technologies will help the
students to focus on expressing their ideas, instead of worrying about the
writing mechanics, which is quite daunting task when doing it with pen/pencil
and paper.
All three subjects and
improvements in the educational system are for the purpose of promoting the
best education possible for success of our students. The emphasis on technology is necessary to
help teachers be more effective in teaching a classroom of diverse learners. The students will stay interested in learning
if the environment is inviting and conducive to the needs of all learners. Each student’s needs and learning styles will
be met, and the teacher will be less stressed.
It is a win win-situation.
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