Digital Blog Post #L – Chapter 12

Concept 1- One of the topics discussed in this chapter is inclusion and infusion of technology. Inclusion means that computers and information technologies are used mainly for transferring information and practicing skills. While infusion is the integration of computers, the Internet, and other information technologies into regular patterns of teaching and learning in k-12 schools. I believe that infusion complements the classroom better due to the continuing day to day educational experience the students get. Ongoing use of technology allows students to motivate and engage in classroom activities, resulting in an organized classroom. 

Concept 2 – Another concept in this chapter discusses one to one laptop computing. One to one laptop computing means every student in a grade, school, or district has her or his own computing device to use in school. This theory reduces digital inequalities by providing each student with a digital device. One to one laptops initiatives have been prompted by three interconnected developments which are, new machines, use in higher education, and research studies. I believe that one to one laptop computing enhances student’s ability to learn by engaging exploration of academic topics in the classroom.

Concept 3- Another concept in this chapter discusses cooperative learning and group work. In cooperative learning and group work, students work together in pairs, trios, or other configurations of small groups on projects and assignments. With this technique the teacher free to move around the classroom, stopping at each group to offer more specialized assistance and encouragement. I like that cooperative learning encourages students to work together to create and share.  While allowing the teacher the opportunity to reach each group to see how they are doing and to make sure they understand the assignment.

 

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 Maloy, R. (2011). Teaching Information and Digital Literacy. In Transforming learning with new technologies (Second ed.). Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.