EDTC 6037 - Team Blog

Current Technology Strategies My goal as an educator is to integrate technology in a way that allows the students to create. Our district is 1:1 with Chromebooks, and therefore the students have the opportunities to create as needed. This allows the students to problem solve, work in groups, and teachers can assess their students with rubrics designed around their finished products. My vision and goal follow under a more constructivist theory. This approach helps grow our students into problem solvers. Chart 2.2 Directive and Constructivist Instructional Needs, Methods, and Assessment help compare the two theories. Looking at the chart, my vision is definitely aligned with cooperative groups, problem-solving, and problem-oriented activities, yet as an educator, students are held to standards and are required to show their knowledge through a state-mandated test. Therefore although my vision aligns with the constructivist theories, it does not mean I would exclude directed theorie...

Reflection on Existing Technology Integration Strategies In my computer science course, I used a lot of directed learning strategies to get students to learn the material that needed to be covered in the unit. For example, I used YouTube videos to show students concrete examples of how programming structures applied to real-world problems, such as managing a classroom of students. The videos were helpful because students that were absent or needed reinforcement could watch the videos at their own pace to learn the material. For skill fluency, I used CodingBat problems, which were designed to be just like batting practice -- practicing a skill over and over again with different problems in order to increase student confidence. What was nice about CodingBat was that it was an online tool that gave students immediate feedback on the material as they were trying out the problems and they could see how they needed to modify the program in order to incorporate all possible test cases fo...

Educational Technology In my view, educational technology is the use of technology resources with the integration of curriculum and pedagogy to provide meaningful learning experiences for students. After reading about the five perspectives of educational technology, I felt like my view was supported the most with perspective five technology as a learning science. I can relate with the learning scientist who builds technology experiences connected with authentic, real, and simulated problems. However, I do not believe that every integration of technology needs to revolve around problem-based learning. I do believe that, as educators, we need to find ways for our students to become creators. As I work with teachers, I have seen technology used mostly for students to consume more often than create. In a recent staff development, I asked the teachers to share their most memorable moments from school. Each and every teacher, no matter what their age, referenced a time that they were cr...

Definition of Educational Technology I believe educational technology are tools and resources that are used to support learners in mastering learning objectives. General Viewpoints After reading chapter 1 see myself leaning more towards perspective two: educational technology as instructional systems and instructional design and perspective five: educational technology as learning sciences. I believe that technology is a valuable part of education if used appropriately. The text breaks down educational technology as having technology components- hardware, software, and support/expertise, as well as educational components- theories, pedagogy, and curriculum. Figure 1.1 from the text shows an awesome visual of this. When all of these components are being used and addressed then technology has been successfully integrated. When just incorporating a few, such as uploading a worksheet to Google classroom you have not integrated technology, just used it. When planning instruction we ne...

Learning Theory & Technology Integration 1. My classroom consists of one Smartboard and one desktop computer.  We use the Smartboard to make it a tool for our student's needs. Even though we have one computer and limited access to laptops cart there are ways to integrate the one device by navigating to interactive websites like BrainPop, virtual math manipulatives and Skype for global learning in World History. My students learn better with directed instructions.  Directed instructions are teacher-organized activities that provide structure to meet the need of the students.  Instructional Strategies  I would like to enhance in the cooperative learning areas with my students.  By allowing students to work more in small groups to complete tasks or projects. The tasks would be structured so that each group member contributes to the completion of the task.  For the students that go off campus on job sites, the portfolio development would be hel...

B2: Technology Integration:  Educational technology is a resource used to enhance learning with individuals. Educational technology is known to help teachers streamline routines tasks and improve assessments and data collection.  Strategy A: Preparing Students for State Tests  e xplains how Mr. Ng's used computer-based programs such as drills, tutorials, simulations, and problem-solving activities that the students could access in their classrooms to prepare the students for assessments and testing.  Strategy B: Simulated Family Project  Mrs. Rodriguez implemented a "wage earner" spreadsheet to help her students learn about "making ends meet" In the classroom, technology could be effective for pedagogical change, as students use technology to take a more active role in designing their own education, and teachers serve as facilitators of knowledge rather than the transmitters. Technology also has the potential to transform learning outside of the classroom...

Definition of educational technology I believe that educational technology are  tools that are used to aid learners in achieving an outcome.  I feel that "aid learners in achieving an outcome" is extremely important, as we find that teachers sometimes use technology with a minimal impact on student outcomes and learning. For example, using Canvas to collect assignments is a usage of technology, but it begs the question of whether or not it helps students achieve a learning outcome. However, if a teacher uses Canvas to deliver formative assessments such as exit tickets, then uses the data to give students feedback and/or reteaching opportunities, then this is an appropriate use of educational technology. General Viewpoints After reading the textbook and looking at the 5 perspectives concerning educational technology, I find that I resonate most with perspective 4: educational and instructional computing and perspective 5: educational technology as learning sciences...

My viewpoints and definition of educational technology Educational technology has changed a lot over the years. More and more schools are going to one-to-one or bring your own device programs. Our textbook discusses five perspectives that define educational technology. I find myself leaning more towards perspectives four and five; educational technology as computer systems, and educational technology as learning sciences. I think technology has its place in education. Through this chapter I see educational technology as using the hardware (computers/ tablets/ phones), software (programs, apps for tablets), and educational process (teachers, curriculum, learning theories) together to enhance the learning process for students.  I think that simply adding the hardware or software is not enough. Putting students on a computer does not mean we have integrated technology. At my school, we have our textbooks online. That is simply changing the way they look at a textbook but ...

Hello all. My name is Selena Phillips and I currently teach 6,7, and 8th grade science. I have been teaching for nine years, with science being my favorite subject to teach. I have also taught history and language arts. I graduated from University of Memphis with my Bachelor's degree in K-6th elementary education degree. I have an added middle school endorsement and I am certified to teach a ll subjects K-9th grade. I also hold a Master's from ECU in Science Education.  I feel that with my county being behind in technology, I am able to integrate a fair amount of student use of technology in my classroom. Unfortunately, our county system was hit with a Ransomware cyber attack and debilitated our internet system. We did not have internet access at all for the first fur months of school. Our county is still having issues with certain sites we are able to go to, as well as even using certain devices in our classroom. I enrolled in this course in hopes of eventu...

Name: Kelli Holden Current Position: I am a third grade teacher at a year-round school in Wake County. This is my third year teaching and I currently teach ALL subjects.  Why EDTC 6037 This school year I have begin helping other teachers with technology and sharing new things I learn on ways to use technology within their classrooms. I am currently seeking licensure in instructional technology to better myself within my district. I am interested in becoming a digital learning coordinator within Wake County so that I am able to help more teachers with technology integration. I enrolled in this course specifically, because within the digital learning coordinator position I have to be prepared to assist other educators in integration of technology across all subjects in meaningful ways versus just as a substitution.  Learning Goals Throughout this course I am excited to learn about new ways to integrate technology into my own classroom beyond just substitution...

About Me Name: April Benton Current Position: I am currently the District Digital Coach for Perquimans County Schools. I have served as the digital coach for the last three years.  Previous Experience: I have been in education for 24 years with many different roles during this time.  For the first seven years of my teaching career, I was in a self-contained classroom where I taught both fourth and fifth grades.  I later spent 13 years as a media coordinator for an upper elementary school that served grades third thru fifth grade.  Finally, I spent my last year as a school media coordinator at the high school level.  I have a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education, a Master's in Library Science, AIG Certified, and I just renewed my National Board Certification. Why EDTC? I am currently seeking a Certificate for Special Endorsement in Computer Education to help me grow as an educator and to better serve my district as the digital coach.  I en...

A Little About Me: Name: Meagan Leas Teaching Background:  I earned my Bachelor's Degree in 2012 from Arcadia University, in Glenside Pennsylvania. I put my resume out and a charter school here in Rocky Mount NC gave me a call. My husband, son, and I moved here in 2014 so I could teach middle school math at Rocky Mount Preparatory School. I taught 7th grade math there for 4 years. Current Position:  I am currently in my second of teaching high school math at Nash Rocky Mount Early College. I have taught Math 2, Math 3, and Pre-calculus while there. This year they added Freshmen STEM and AVID to my plate. I am loving getting to teach new things. Why EDTC 6037?? In 2016 I earned my Masters Degree in Instructional Technology from Arcadia University. Then in Fall of 2016 I began my second Masters here at ECU. This past Spring I took EDTC 6070 with Dr. Liao. Through that class I learned useful technology integration skills and actually used the tools and programs with my stu...

Basic Information Name: Melody Lam Teaching Background: Computer Science, 7 years, Houston Independent School District & Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools AP Computer Science A AP Computer Science Principles Computer Programming 1 (Visual Basic) Honors MS Software Developement (C# & SQL) Python Programming 1 (Python) I've also taught data structures as an advanced 4th year course in Houston. Current Position: Technology Facilitator, Hough High School (for about 3 months) 3 Reasons for enrolling in the course: I need a Technology Facilitator license and have to take the course as part of getting the certificate and the license. I chose EDTC 6037 over its counterpart because I have a mathematics and computer science background. I would love to learn more ways to incoporate technology into the classroom, especially with the new Discrete Mathematics for Computer Science course launching next year. I want to bring ideas and strategies back to my school s...