Blog Post #F: Chapter 8

Blog Post E: Chapter 7

Concept 1 - One of the topics discussed in this chapter is problem solving with students of all ages. As a person that works with elementary school kids, I agree that problem solving is a huge social and mental skill that should be taught as soon as possible. Due to the fact that problem solving has become popular learning method used throughout the classroom. Problem solving allows students to build relationships, but also helps them think for themselves rather than relying on someone else t do the work for them. I have seen first hand the effects a child has when not able to solve problems, they become frustrated easily and are likely to give up after a short period of time.

Concept 2 - Another concept in this chapter discusses higher order and lower order thinking. The textbook explains lower order thinking as students being able to memorize or reproduce knowledge without problem solving. Higher order thinking is solving problems that promote new understandings. I think as educators, we need to be able to accommodate both thinking levels and have an understanding on how both operate. I learned that spelling words are an example of lower level thinking due to the memorizing that is associated with it. Which I now see fitted more towards elementary school aged kids due to the lack of problem solving involved with it.

Concept 3- The last concept I chose in this chapter is about computer games. I love the use of computers as a means of learning. Computer games are defined in the book as, computer, video, and web based game software applications that are immensely popular among children and adolescents today. I think computer games are an excellent way to teach students, they provide a new and creative way to teach students. Also computer games give students another way to learn besides always hearing the teacher teach a lesson. I loved using computer games to learn, they allowed my the opportunity to focus and let my competitive side show.

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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. 

 

 

 

 

 

Blog Post D: Chapter 5

Digital Blog Post C: Chapter 3

Digital Post #B Chapter 2

     The first section I chose to discuss is barriers to technology use. Not every school has enough funding to fully implement technology into the teaching curriculum. The schools that have the tools necessary to provide technology are utilizing it and those that don't are not. I noticed a difference between the time I was in elementary school to now where my brother is in elementary school. My brother will come home and want to play a game he learned in school which most I the time I have never even heard of the game before. This just shows how technology is always changing.

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      Second, I was excided to read methods for teaching with technology, your teaching philosophy. I personally feel that the student centered method best suits my personality. From a students perspective the teachers that allowed the students be involved in the classroom teaching were far more effective. When a student can reteach a lesson back to you with no problems, you the teacher feel a since of accomplishment and pride in the job you are doing.

 

 

 

     Third, identifying innovation and technological readiness As educators we need to identify were we stand on technology in order to find are weakness. If only we could recognize are misfortunes in order to change or work to improve them. It is very important to identify the capabilities of each student and to not underestimate them. As educators we need to challenge are students to there full potential without causing stress to them.

 

Resources

 

C,H. (2013, March 27). From the Teacher-Directed to the Student-Centered classroom. Retrieved September 9,2015, from https://www.youtube.com

 

Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., Woolf, B. (2013). Transforming Learning with Technology 10th Edition. Boston, MA: Person Education Inc.

 

  

 



 

 

 

Digital Post #A. Chapter 1

First, there were several statistics that referenced the amount of technology being used by children this day and age. I was especially interested in the focus and emphasize on how children this day are brought up using technology. As a future teacher, the more knowledgeable you are about technology, the better you will be able to connect and understand each students learning needs as refers Maloy, et al (2013, pg. 3). Although times are changing things can be occurring for the better. I like how the focus is on children using technology. But not all technology is bad, you as a future teacher need to incorporate fun educational games and projects to enhance students education.

Second, I was excited to learn ways that teachers can use technology in their work as educators. Teacher can incorporate computer technologies in classroom instructions, outside the classroom activities, and both inside and outside learning activities for students. (Maley, et al, 2013, pg10)  In my future classroom I hope to include the use of technology through a technology based learning environment and teaching tool.  A technology based learning environment can help students once the school day has ended. The teacher can post important notes or extra assignments on a website which offers students extra help if they need it. I like how this provides students with the extra help they might not have otherwise received.

Third, I was thrilled to read about Technological pedagogical content knowledge, also known as TPACK. This is a great way for teachers to bring together three different forms of knowledge while  not focusing entirely on one or the other. This allows teachers to come up with different ways to meet different instructional and student needs.

 

In conclusion, there is much to learn about becoming an accomplished teacher in the 21st century and technology will play a huge role in a teacher being productive. Technology will take learning to a deeper and high level. The chapter does an excellent job describing what it takes to become a 21st century teacher.

Resources

Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., Woolf, B. (2013). Transforming Learning with Technology 10th Edition. Boston, MA: Person Education Inc.