...The Role of Technology on Educational Development Digital Educational Institutions Overview and Rationale What do educators and learners want to know about the use of technology inside classroom? The important issue is to know how this new digital tool operates in order that everybody can efficiently benefit the fruitful use that affects classroom environment. Specifically, instructors and learners want to know how to use the technology to live and communicate with each other appropriately as well as enhancing the value of the educational development. Technology is changing the way teachers and learners used to act and conduct during class in educational institutions. Not only does technology transform access to technology but also the skills required to fully interact with it. Members of the learning- teaching process are asking these questions: * What is the important role played by technology in facilitating teaching and learning process? * What are the types of technology used in the classroom? * How can it be used to improve and develop the levels of learners and educators? * How can technology reinforce the skills needed to succeed in teaching learning process? * How does technology facilitate teaching and learning? * How will the technology affect the future career for both teachers and learners? * What are the steps needed to strengthen the academic staff at the educational institution? * How will technology help students...
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...BACHELOR OF INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY •Study habits - What are their habits in studying? =She said that she loves reviewing or reading her notebooks every night with the music. •Learning styles - What is their style in learning? =Her style in learning is that, during class hour she used to take notes all important details for her to have a study guide. •Effective teaching style - For them what is a very effective style of teaching? = According to her the effective style of teaching is the one who is really good instructor whom really appreciate the students opinion, or she/he has the ability of building harmonious relationship with the students. JEZA SUMAMPONG I- BIT STUDENT BACHELOR OF SECONDARY EDUCATION •Study habits - What are their habits in studying? As a student her study habit is just simple. While she is studying she is listening music because it is her easiest and relaxing way to comprehend what she is reading. •Learning styles - What is their style in learning? As far as she knows there are different learning styles, but her style is she refers to be dependent on the teachers style in delivering his/her lesson because by this she can easily understand the lesson. •Effective teaching style - For them what is a very effective style of teaching? For her there is no effective teaching style because for her it depends to the...
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...Multiple Intelligence Howard Gardner created the theory of Multiple Intelligences in 1983. Gardner proposed that there were many different ways to demonstrate intellectual ability (McKethan, Robinowitz & Kernold, 2010). It’s a theory that was developed to document the fact that human beings have very different kinds of intellectual strengths and that these strengths are very, very important in how kids learn and how people represent things in their minds, and then how people use them in order to show what it is that they've understood (Video). The nine intelligences include Linguistic intelligence (verbal skills and talents related to sound, meanings, and rhythms)-the ability to express abstract concepts and ideas in words; Logical-mathematical intelligence (conceptual and logical thinking skills)-the ability to solve problems with logical, analytical, reasoning; this intelligence is measures by IQ tests; Musical intelligence (talents and abilities related to sound, rhythm, and pitch)-ability to express ideas through music; Spatial intelligence (skill in thinking in pictures and visioning abstractly)-the ability to form mental models of a spatial world and solve problems through their manipulation; Bodily-kinesthetic intelligence (skill in controlling body movements)-the ability to solve problems or express concepts using the whole parts of the body; Interpersonal intelligence (responsiveness to others)-the ability to...
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...is greatly needed in a language classroom such as in the case of MTB-MLE since the program formalizes the teaching of the first language (L1) or mother tongue of Grade 1 and Grade 2 pupils. Ideally, an MTB-MLE teacher should also possess a native competency level in the language he/she teaches to become a dynamic teacher. Palma (2009, 93-94) emphasized that teachers also function for ‘character...
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...Question 1 While there are many methods of teaching that have gained popularity over the years, some instructors still prefer lecture and discussion. Are these effective methods of teaching? Why or why not. According to Table 11.1 page 107 Teaching at its Best; lecture is most effective method for students to gain knowledge and discussion is best for comprehension. In order to increase the effectiveness of a lecture and/or discussion based class, enhancements such as active learning activities should be interspersed during the class meeting. Class activities to assist with students acquiring knowledge and comprehension, instructors should provide opportunities for students to connect prior knowledge to new knowledge. Memory strategies and activities should be demonstrated and encouraged: mnemonics, concept maps, paraphrasing, questions, and visuals; also encourage students to share their strategies. Observing student in my classes, I have discovered student just out of high school need much more interactive and engaging learning activities otherwise outcome the cells phone. Nontraditional students, who have a few years in the real world also like active learning activities yet they also thrive in a lecture and discussion environment where they can share their experiences and associate prior knowledge to new information. Question 2 Why should instructors consider the learning styles of themselves or their students? How could you utilize knowledge of that information...
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...FIELD REPORT: Observing Electronic Devices Usage in Class and Discussing Whether College Teachers Should Allow Students Use Laptops In Class By Bingqian Zhou Reporting Period: Autumn 2012, October 9–16 Abstract As technology become more advanced and widespread, people are able to purchase various personal electronic devices at a lower cost. It also leads to the trend that more and more students bring their personal electronic devices to class. I observed the use of electronic devices in three different courses, and I also interviewed two instructors with unique teaching styles and asked them their opinions about whether should allow their students use laptops during lectures. The reason I did this report is that I have seen many students bring their laptops to class for different purposes, and also realized that college teachers have different policies on the use of personal electronic devices. I observed student’s behavior in several classes, 70% of the students brought electronic devices to class, which only 20% of them actually used them for class related work. I also interviewed two instructors about their attitude of using laptops during class. One of them believed that it was helpful and convenient for students take notes on the computer and follow up with course materials. The other teacher argued that it was distractive to others if some students use their laptops to do non-class activities and was also disrespectful to the instructor. The conclusion of this report...
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...years of college, I feel like I have had the opportunity to build up many habits of mind from Framework for Success in Post-Secondary Writing, especially in flexibility, openness and persistence but still can develop in metacognition and creativity in order to become a more successful college writer.” This showed that I could adapt a thesis to the assignment and it was focused and used my sources. At this point in the semester, a strength I have is the ability to connect source evidence with my thesis. I am able to develop my focused thesis around source-based evidence. For example in the college learning essay I was able to use my interview with my friend who was an elementary teacher to help develop my thesis about how teaching has changed due to technology. I also think another strength I have is organizing my paper in a proper order. In the three essays in this portfolio I organized the essays with a focused thesis, introduction, body paragraphs and an organized conclusion. A challenge I have is using signal phrases to introduce my source-based evidence. I have worked on revising the essay on college learning to try and use...
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...Different Schools Evette Grayson Ashford University EDU650: Teaching Learning and Leading in the 21st Century Instructor: Kimberly Smith July 13, 2014 Introduction. The educational development of students around the world differ. From the teaching methods to the philosophies of each teacher to the needs of their students, schools have adjusted themselves to cater to the needs of their students. With the many differences in teaching and learning methods, the ongoing debate of how a student is taught and what they learn is ongoing. Still, at the core of this debate is that all parties involved agree that the primary focus is the student. This paper will illustrate the commonalities and differences between an elementary teacher from Wichita, KS and a high school biology teacher from Monroe, LA. This paper will also be supported by interviews from two teachers to help further explain the educational standards of today’s times and its effect on students. Summary From my interview with Kyle Hill, a public high school biology teacher from Monroe, LA, alongside my readings of an interview with Janice Thomas, an elementary teacher from Wichita, KS, the similarities and contrasts in the teaching and learning vary greatly. There is the obvious age gap between the two, as well as the sex of the instructor that contribute a part in the differences in the teaching. However, the commonality that all teachers share is that the focus is- and has always been- on the best needs...
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...1 Teachers’ Views of Computers as Catalysts for Changes in Their Teaching Practice Sara L. Dexter and Ronald E. Anderson University of Minnesota Henry Jay Becker University of California, Irvine This paper was published in the Journal of Research on Computing in Education. The citation for it is: Dexter, S., Anderson, R. E., & Becker, H. J. (1999). Teachers’ views of computers as catalysts for changes in their teaching practice. Journal of Research on Computing in Education, 31 (3), 221239. Abstract: In this study we examined the use of computers by teachers in their instructional practices and their perception of the impact of computers on changes they have made to their classroom practice. These data draw from 47 teachers from 20 K-12 schools across 3 states who each completed a questionnaire, participated in 3 semi-structured interviews, and allowed 3 observations of their classroom. The teachers who had adopted more progressive teaching practices over time felt computers helped them change but they did not acknowledge computers as the catalyst for change. Instead, they cited catalysts that included: reflection upon experience, classes taken, and the context or culture of the school. We conclude that in order for teachers to implement the use of educational technology in a constructivist manner, they must have opportunities to construct pedagogical knowledge in a supportive climate. Research funded by the program of Research on Education Policy and Practice at the National...
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...Learning with Technology: A Customized Learning Theory Dallas Ventre Liberty University Throughout history, all learning was achieved by reading books and making observations about the world. However, recent technologies have changed the way people think, act, and even learn. Since the beginning of the 21st century, technology has gone beyond word processing, spreadsheets, and presentations. Technology now seems to be the dominating factor in everyone’s life, especially students. It is impossible to visit a shopping mall, restaurant, or even school, without seeing someone with their hands and face glued to a smartphone, but we rarely associate technology with learning. However, there are actually a variety of educational apps that can help students practice their skills in areas such as math and reading. Many changes have occurred in the classroom due to technology, including instruction delivery, submission of assignments, and collaboration between students. Teachers and students alike are now members of online communities that allow them to share information via blogs, wikis, social media posts, and more. Google Drive, Facebook, Twitter, and Glogster are just a few examples of hundreds of interactive websites available on the internet. This paper focuses on recent technological advances and how these developments are helping teachers achieve their goal of leading an effective classroom. Learning Theory and Theory Importance Every successful classroom begins with an...
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... For this week's assignment, I chose to travel back to EDU648: Teaching & Learning with Technology. In this class our assignment was to create a PowerPoint presentation that described the aspects of the Dynamic Instruction Design Model. The Dynamic Instruction Design Model, incorporates the needs of all learners in its' very core. The Dynamic Instruction Design Model was developed by Lever, Duffy, and McDonald. It is a six step model, built around a continual internal and external feedback loop, with each step containing opportunities for feedback, and revision within it. The six steps are Knowing the Learners, Articulating the Objectives, Establishing a Learning Environment, Identify Teaching and Learning Strategies, Selecting Technologies, and Evaluation and Revision of the lesson. By utilizing the(DID)Model, all learners have the opportunity to participate and grow as students. For instance Knowing our Learners is the first step. As teachers it is our job to Assess our learners developmental stages, both physically and cognitively. I see a huge difference between the 6th grades I teach, and the 8th graders I teach. It is important to know the students prior knowledge, and their learning style. How many times have you sat in a class, and been completely bored, due to the method the teacher used to present the information? By knowing their learning styles, we as educators can better accommodate our lessons to a variety of methods. In knowing students...
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...(2012), Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences suggests the learning objectives and lessons should be in a variety of ways and he also lists nine intelligences. The educational system has revised the curriculum so teachers are encouraged to use many different teaching strategies within the class to include music, cooperative learning, role play (hands-on), discussion and many other strategies. This paper seeks to focus on incorporating games into the modern classroom and curriculum as a strategy for student learning following the 21st Century learner profile. The paper also examines playing games in classroom and its effects on the students’ communication skills. My customized learning theory involves playing games during a 90 minute learning block, but also using the brain-based strategies suggested by Dr. Marcia Tate in order to keep the class actively engaged. Understanding learning theories are vital to the classroom teacher and also to the student learner. The students in the modern day classrooms are very different from the 1990 to 2002 school students. The modern-day students think their lives revolve around cell-phone usage and technology; however, previously the students were taught lecture style. Many theories have been created to address how students learn and think; therefore, teachers have to be cognizant of the different ways to reach learners. Not every student will learn the same, so teachers must make the extra effort to analyze each student to make...
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...VARK Analysis Learning Style Scott T. Holman Grand Canyon University: NRS-429 June 17, 2014 VARK Analysis Learning Style Learning style is defined as an individual’s natural or habitual pattern of acquiring and processing information in learning situations (James, 1995). Most educational researchers and theorists generally agree that students learn in different ways (Tzu-Chien, 2009). There are many models that address learning styles including Davis A. Kolbs model based on Experiential Learning Theory, Anthony Gregorc’s Model, The Sudbury Model of Democratic Education, and so on. One of the most common and widely used models is Neil Flemming’s VARK model. The VARK model categorizes the types of learning styles as visual, aural, reading & writing, and kinesthetic or tactile. Visual learners are those that have a preference for visual aids such as graphs, diagrams, symbols, charts, etc. Aural learners learn best through lectures, discussions, and recordings. Reading/writing learners prefer text books, manuals, dictionaries and lists. The VARK model also categorizes a fifth learning style termed multimodal. Multimodal learns prefer a combination of the previous mentioned styles such as visual/aural or read & write/aural/kinesthetic. Fleming states that 60% of any population fits into the category of multimodal learners (Flemming, 2011). This authors’ style of learning has always been “read/write”. Through the use of textbook’s, journals, dictionaries, and verbatim...
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...Broderick April 3, 2015 Support the Needs of All Learners With the advancement of technology in education it has provided more opportunity for learners of all backgrounds: students from diverse economic situations, students with special needs and students with different backgrounds. Gardner (1996) explains his eight theories of intelligences as the way we learn and adapt. We are all different and have different learning styles. Some are visual and others learn by doing. As humans we process information differently (Lever-Duffy & McDonald, 2011). Redesign EDU648 Lesson Technology helps us learn in a different way other than the traditional textbooks. Online lets us learn in a different way than the traditional brick and mortar schools. You will see my blog and see the changes made to the re-design paper with many new ways to learn through technology and how technology supports each learning styles. One size does not fit all anymore, we are a diverse world and have many different learning styles and our culture and environment reflects in our learning. Many children with learning disabilities may struggle with social situations and behavior problems. Challenges It was challenging to find the right lesson to re-design. Going back and reading each lesson took time and I was undecided what to choose. The original lesson was more about multiple intelligences and not about technology for multiple diverse learners. Most of the lessons were PowerPoint and it was difficult...
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...Teachers and students have distinctive learning styles. To become a successful learner; you must first understand how the human brain processes information. Each writer has their personal instinctive writing style, and can show how the brain functions. This writer will show how learning styles are applied to K-12 students and why it is important to recognize these characteristics. Self Analysis The reflective learner, “likes to work alone, and lecture can be difficult if not given time to digest (Trustees, 2009).” Reflective learning is part of the intuitive learning style. The writer is able to comprehend information by having time to think about the material, and by not just reading and memorizing the information. Reflective learners have to writer, summarize, and come up with questions to the material. The reflective learner has to look over the information more than just one time. For example, a reflective learner would have to write down the information that is given in a lecture as it is being given. Reflective learners have to learn through writing and listening to lectures. How does this apply to K-12 students? Reflective learning is used every day in the classroom to help the teachers engage in giving the students instruction. Teachers are able to share their insights with other teachers. Teachers are able to see what is working in the class with the students and what needs fixed for future lessons. In the article, An Integrated Model for Practicing...
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