Module 5 June 8

Mod 5 June 8 reflections.   As I stated in my share,  I am in control by using technology we have filter software and teacher control on our lab computers.  But in the broader sense the nature of my curriculum (computer graphics) keeps the students interested and on task.    Of course  I am in control of my class ultimately so I am also in control by authority.  As for the use of Self control I think it can be achieved especially in the  1:1 classroom.  Resources needed will be to have the students buy into the idea of using their pads/phones as educational tools and the need to focus on the task at hand.  

Module 4 May 25

Mod 4 May 25 reflections   When communicating to Parents as  stakeholders of technology integration, teachers and administration should stress first and foremost that these are the  skills that their sons and daughters will be needing to succeed in the 21st century.  Secondly parents need to realize that this is not a fad and  its not going away! Technology in the schools is here to stay and can be a very effective tool for learning, teaching, and communication of student progress and authentication back to these parents. Finally the students will  become a stakeholder in his/her own education because they respond to and learn from technology more than in the traditional classroom.  Students can help demonstrate that the technology is more than just games and social time evidenced in the work they do. 

Module 3 May11

Mod 3 May 11 reflections.  I am torn between  the need for the student to be able to use and manage information that they find  or generate and the artistic act of creativity.  Most students will be creative left to their own or with little outside prodding.  The addition of technology use ads another dimension to creative act.  The new tech skills can be used by the students and teacher to elaborate, refine, analyze and evaluate their performance.  Including Creative activities in any curriculum is a good way to address higher order thinking skills in the group or individual.   Using the computer to compare works of art in order to refine likes and dislikes can also provide a way to express and or communicate their feelings  in a meaningful way.  The assessment of skills learned could take the form of projects, works of art , or papers responding to the problem presented to the students.  Creativity is tough to measure  unless you take a summative approach.