Week 5
Approached with the questions about impact, usability, functionality appeal and consideration of implementing technology of Learning. I am a Computer geek so technology usage in the classroom is highly supported here. The technology used in classroom has to have appeal because to hold your learners attention. The days of Chalk boards and SRA were replaced with smart-boards and X Box 360. Now the beauty in this beast you have to be able to used the divide to function in your learning environment. You have to implement this in the learning not so the students not just learn your methods but to what you are instructing as well. In this post i selected the iPad because it technically sexy. It commands attention from the world and is a perfect example of everything needed in education technology.
What impact does multimedia and technology have on education? Todays learner is ADD, so you have to be able to hold ones attention and the fact that there is multiple styles of learning you really have to be able to maintain the students attention.
What is the most important thing when implementing technology. I would say make make sure it meets the standards, and it appeals to your learner.
References
Boettcher, J.V., & Conrad, R. (2010). The online teaching survival guide: Simple and practical pedagogical tips. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Conrad, R., & Donaldson, J. (2004). Engaging the online learner: Activities and resources for creative instruction. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.sure it makes a impact in learning as well as meets the objective.
Hi Lawrence,
ReplyDeleteOur instructional audience differs because you are interested in K-12 learning, and I am interested in adult learning. You work in a classroom with children, I will most likely work training adults on learning a process in a conference room, or I may work somewhere with adults in a social service program.
Where ever an instructor may work it is agreed upon that technology will play a huge part in education. It is amazing how the children learn so much from utilizing technical tools that they are interested in. Teaching children must be fun! I bet a teacher can learn a lot about technology from the children, also.
However, in adult education, I don't see technology being a fun tool to use for most adults. Where I worked, some adults became frustrated with learning Microsoft Word on the computer. For these adults, I suggest blended learning courses where an instructor can be available to help them. lf they were to learn anything by themselves, I would use Skype, a tool that would enable the instructor to visually show the learners the process, (Skype, n.d.). The learners can watch and practice together. Skype would also allow the instructor the opportunity to stop and start the monitor.
Reference:
Skype in the classroom. (n.d.). Retrieved from: https://education.skype.com/?kme=Google+Adwords&utm_source=adwords&utm_medium=paid&utm_campaign=signup&gclid=CM-B2vvD2rUCFUXf4AodIjUADw
Lawrance,
ReplyDeleteTechnology is a blessing and a curse. We love to use it in the classroom to help students achieve. At times we resent it because our students sometimes lack the fundamental skills of doing basic math, or research in a book.
Technology in today's society will always play a huge role in the everyday interactions of people. Our students, and children are growing up in the age of technology. They will never know life without a touch screen phone, pda, or game console. Crazy right!
Lawrence,
ReplyDeleteThe iPad has many great uses in classroom. Are there any activities or apps you find particularly useful for instruction?
Erika