How does technology improve teaching and learning in your school?
Technology allows for the content to be delivered digitally, rather than the traditional method of print or textbooks. The digital content allows for students to personalize it to their individual needs. Students are able to respond to questions digitally, allowing th teachers to differentiate instruction. An LMS allows for a system that circulates content information from teachers to students, providing needed feedback allowing teachers to adjust instruction as needed. Technology also provides the opportunity for real-world learning. Information is available from all corners of the world for expand student learning. Project based learning is more manageable with technology, limiting the amount of time and resources needed. The use of technology allows for teachers to use data driven instruction. Assessments and assignments can be adapted to tailor individual student instruction. A digital platform can also provide an opportunity for students to work in virtual groups. Lastly, a digital platform allows for more opportunity for student engagement. What are some areas in which this could be improved? I believe there are always opportunities to improve student-to-student communication and collaboration. As technology continues to expand on current ideals, the opportunities will increase for students to collaborate more in-depth, not only at school but at home as well. I think it is a great advantage to have an Learning Management System within your district. Our district has just started using an LMS and it has cut down on the time needed by students to utilize often utilized applications within the classroom. There also needs to be an increase PD opportunities for teachers to embrace new technology, so as to deliver meaningful instruction to their students. Technology is ever-changing and teachers should exploit their PLN to further their knowledge of effective and meaningful use of technology. How do you go about making decisions about what technology to use in your classroom or school? In the classroom, I start with the learning objective in the specific content area and determine if and how technology can enhance a students learning experience. If technology can provide resources and learning opportunities outside of the normal classroom setting, I then determine the best tool to effectively deliver the desired learning objective. As you progress through the teaching profession, you will begin to recognize tools that deliver the desired outcome. But sometimes you need to take a risk and try new forms of technology to determine their effectiveness, while realizing it my not provide the same effectiveness depending on the class or individual student.
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AuthorI currently teach 5th grade and am working on completing my Masters in Educational Technology. Archives
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