...Janine A. Bettis http://janinebettis.weebly.com EDU-225 7/20/2015 Entry 2: Technology to Enhance Instruction Integrating Instructional Technology Integrating instructional technology is very important in the 21st century classrooms. Technology has many advantages throughout education. As future educators, we are preparing our students for the future and technology is becoming more and more advanced. Today’s technology helps the teacher plan lessons and it also helps students gain valuable knowledge to succeed in today’s world. “There is also governmental legislation in place, such as the Enhancing Education through Technology program that requires all students to be technologically literate by the eighth grade. This is ensured by the Government Performance and Results Act program that assesses the percentage of eighth grade students who meet technology requirements.”(www.uscranton.com). There is a variety of technology that is being used in classrooms today. Kid Blogs Kid blogs is a great way to get the younger students involved in technology. It allows them the opportunity to start up their own blogs that are connected to their classrooms. Creating a kids blog in your classroom encourages the students to write more and use their creative side. Teachers are able to monitor all the activity in the blog, and parents have the opportunity to read the blogs as well. The kid’s blog focuses on meaningful writing, but allows students to also work on collaborating projects...
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...Technology in Education In today’s society many technologies have become useful in education. To make students successful in education today, we must use all tools that are given to us. We must realize that our students today are being brought up in an age of technology that has never been seen before. Today most homes have computers in them and most children are more literate to technology. The need for students today is to learn and make use of the skills that they have in technology and use them in the classroom. The digital world is so much part of the world today, how can educators ignore it. In the requirements for students from 6-8 it is making sure they are prepared for high school and the college levels of technology. By the end of a sixth grade students must be able to use appropriate vocabulary to demonstrating and using moral knowledge while on the internet for information in the classroom. It is very important that every requirement is implemented and used, if not we are only cheating the student of his/her education. The “No Child Left Behind Act” has made states responsible to make sure every child is technologically literate by the time they reach the ninth grade. The United States Dept. of Education says race, ethnicity, gender, income, geographic location, or disability is not an issue and every child will get the same instruction as the child next to them. This is very important and should be the main focus of schools in the United States. We must make sure...
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...The 21st Century Classroom: The Good, The Bad, and The Necessary The 21st Century Classroom: The Good, The Bad, and the Necessary It seems that now, more than ever before, that our lives are immersed in the need for technology. That statement, however tired and worn out it has become, grows stronger with each new toy, gadget, car, and toaster oven that we purchase and surrender ourselves to. In my lifetime, I have seen videogames progress from simple games that were controlled by moving diode lights to symbolize football players, to fully interactive headsets that are placed over our eyes that will immerse players in a reality that is very close to, or as far away from our own as they choose to be. The students that we come in contact with on a daily basis are heavily influenced by technology, so much so that they sometimes fail to see how to live a life without access to online information and entertainment. This new generation where batteries are required, but not included can provide hurdles to the traditional educator. It is important for educators to listen to the voices of researchers and fellow practitioners for the good and the bad. With every innovation, we sometimes see the dimming of one that came before. This is also the case with using and incorporating technology in our classrooms. “Today’s life and work environments require far more than thinking skills and content knowledge. The ability to navigate the complex life and work environments in the globally...
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...February 26, 2011 EDU-225 Instructional Technology Prof. Amanda Bruce MEd. Technology in Education In today’s society many technologies have become useful in education. To make students successful in education today, we must use all tools that are given to us. We must realize that our students today are being brought up in an age of technology that has never been seen before. Today most homes have computers in them and most children are more literate to technology. The need for students today is to learn and make use of the skills that they have in technology and use them in the classroom. The digital world is so much part of the world today, how can educators ignore it. In the requirements for students from 6-8 it is making sure they are prepared for high school and the college levels of technology. By the end of a sixth grade students must be able to use appropriate vocabulary to demonstrating and using moral knowledge while on the internet for information in the classroom. It is very important that every requirement is implemented and used, if not we are only cheating the student of his/her education. The “No Child Left Behind Act” has made states responsible to make sure every child is technologically literate by the time they reach the ninth grade. The United States Dept. of Education says race, ethnicity, gender, income, geographic location, or disability is not an issue and every child will get the same instruction as the child next to them. This is very important and...
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...Abstract This paper examines the quantitative effects that the learning environment has on the success and or failure of today’s student. The two basic factors that make up and comprise the learning environment are addressed, with elaboration given on how they negatively or constructively assist the modern student in his or her academic progression. A number of important facets key to a successful learning environment are addressed that are critical in ensuring that the learner is comfortable and undergos the most optimum learning experience available. Explanation is also given on how to improve the learning environment to support the student’s constant changing needs. How Environment Plays a Role in Learning In order for the student to develop his or her cognitive skills and successfully engage in the learning process, they must be immersed in a learning environment designed and well suited to properly stimulate them in their academic development. The effect that the learning environment has on the student, whether it’s the physical effect or the psychosocial effect, can’t be overstated asserts Dr. B.J. Fraser (as cited in Amirul, Ahmad, Yahya, Abdullah, Adnan and Noh, 2013, para. 2 ). Maintaining a positive learning environment that promotes active, progressive education is of the utmost importance. Ensuring that suitable and adequate classroom cleanliness, materials, furniture, lighting, temperature, noise levels, are up to par and available along with supporting...
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...Another issue in education is the use of technology. I am not saying that technology is a bad thing, in fact it can be a great thing when it comes to education. Technology has brought many assets in education. Although technology has brought learning to life for many students, it also presents challenges. Technology use is changing how people communicate and learn, how they approach learning and how they process information. But I think there are three reasons to worry. Reason one, the technology will be unevenly distributed, meaning that the gap between rich, poor and young, old will actually widen. In today’s academic world, a very noticeable gap exists between the technology teacher’s use in their lesson plans and the level of technological experience most students have. And in most cases, the students come out on top. From social media to computers, students are more ahead of most of their teachers and this may cause many problems when teachers try to both engage their students in the material and stay ahead of their ability to learn. It's true that some teachers have an excellent understanding of technology, but a large percentage of teachers—even young teachers—are lagging behind, technologically speaking, when compared to their students. Even as technology becomes more affordable and internet access seems increasingly ubiquitous, a “digital divide” between rich and poor remains. The rich and educated are still more likely than others to have good access to digital...
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...Integrating technology into the classroom is not as simple as task as it might sound. It involves more than just inserting a computer into the classroom, and asking the class to research a topic. While this very well might be a task asked of the student; the teacher has far more to consider. Classroom integration involves such thing as the network environment, hardware and software and software tools, and how these things are used to benefit the lesson plan. Technology that is just thrown into the mix without a purpose and desired outcome can be counterproductive. This planning and understanding of the uses of technology in the classroom is what will be one of the biggest challenges in creating the best learning environment for my students. ENVIROMENT Technology integration begins with the hardware. Computers, projectors, laptops, tablets, whiteboards and other devices give me the tools I need to fold technology into the classroom. One of the biggest questions in this aspect is “How do I get information to the devices?”. This involves setting up a network to deliver information and the internet to the students. There are several ways to accomplish this with one using a hard wired network, and the other using a wireless network. Each has their own pros and cons that must be weighed. The hardwired network while offering a more stable environment also ties computers and peripherals to certain locations, and the required wires could become a tripping hazard. On the other hand a...
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...Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan LaNisha Rogers Grand Canyon University EDU-225 September 21, 2014 Prof. Cicogna Comprehensive Classroom Technology Plan: Section One: Mission and Vision Statement Vision Statement - My vision is to teach students in preparation for the future. Students must be provided with the tools needed to expand the use of technology through information, communication and problem solving. My expectations for my students are set at a high standard for their success for the future. Mission Statement – My mission as an educator is to prepare my students to become independent leaders for a positive future and a safe environment. Students will implement the use of technology into their learning environment in order to gain the skills needed for society. I will provide students with a strong curriculum where technology is used to its highest expectations for success. It is important that each student strive for excellence in their academic work. Having a strong curriculum allows the students to be creative and inspired to prepare themselves for the framework of the 21st Century. Section Two: Communication Plan As teachers start their academic school year, they will be communicating with students, parents, and the administrative staff. There will also be goals set in place for all students to achieve prior to moving forward to the next grade. Furthermore; a teacher will implement the importance of a safety...
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...How technology is changing today’s classrooms Technology is enabling multi-modal teaching, changing curricula and spawning rich forms of online research and collaboration. Nearly 60% of survey respondents say that professors will soon teach in more than one medium. When asked to compare different communications technologies, 52% of survey respondents state that online collaboration tools would make the greatest contribution in terms of improving educational quality over the next five years—the top response—while 48% point to the dynamic delivery of content and software that supports individually paced learning. Sophisticated learning-management systems and enhanced video and presentation tools are among other innovations that respondents say are likely to have a profound effect on the academic experience. It is interesting to note that despite the growing array of technology-enabled teaching tools available, nearly three-quarters of participants say that the greatest potential benefit of technology is something far more straightforward—namely, the expanded access to educational and reference resources that it provides. According to the survey results, online-collaboration tools, software that supports individually paced learning and learning-management systems are among the communications technologies most expected to improve academics over the next five years. Web 2.0 technologies such as wikis, instant messaging and social networking—which have been influential in improving...
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...Philosophy of Education Ruth Taylor University of Mary Washington, School of Education Introduction My thoughts and beliefs of the purpose of education is where my philosophy of education begins. I believe that the purpose of education is to ensure that all students, regardless of their abilities, are able to gain the knowledge necessary to be productive members of society. Although I believe that higher education is extremely important, there are a great deal of students that may never be able to attend any type of higher education institution. For these students, it is imperative that we as educators teach them the basic skills in order for them to be as independent as possible after their 13 years of formal education. As educators, I believe that most of us come into the profession because we want to make a difference in the lives of young people. Our students are the future of our world. They are the generation that will make a difference. We teach so that our students will be able to reach their highest possible potential in life. Since my primary focus is in the field of special education, I feel that I have a slightly different view on the purpose of education than do my regular education counterparts. My goal is to ensure that my students will have the skills needed to accomplish all of their dreams and goals, regardless of their academic abilities. We as a society learn so that we can be productive members of society and live within the societal norms...
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...Online education vs. traditional classroom Achieving a higher education, universities have made it possible to students to have different options to earn a degree. Students can choice between attending online classes or traditional classroom classes, whichever one is more suitable to their lifestyles. Earning a degree can benefit a person to gain a better carrier choice, or to enhance his or her current knowledge. Overcoming the demands of life situations, and to be focusing on education can become very difficult. Going to college for the first time or are a returning student can be overwhelming. Each student will have to make a decision for him o herself; there will be no wrong choice when making the decision between the two. When a student is evaluating the classes with one another, there are factors to take into consideration, such as the comparison of the advantages and disadvantages of each class. Online classes can increase flexibility and the convenience of completing school compared to traditional classroom classes. Online classes lets the students decide, when they are working on their course material and assignments. Students with a busy schedule, have the flexibility to create their own pace to complete their academic responsibilities, and to meet the deadlines of the class. Time management will be a key element of an online student. The student has to take into account when to schedule for class participation, weekly assignments, and when to go through the course...
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...Ever-changing Technology Technology is always revolutionizing. Teachers make adjustments to these technology changes in order to allow their students to learn better. Does technology really make kids learn more or keeps their attention longer? What makes learning better for students? Researchers in this field has gone into the depths of what students prefer and what keeps them interested in the class. As we all know, technology escalates every time we blink our eyes. It will always be growing and one day we all will have to adapt to it. From calculators to computers to tablets, and now even robots, life inside the classroom is revolutionizing. In today’s world we do not see it as much, but in the future we will know it all started with us. Children nowadays see technology as a new way of life. Everything seems to evolve around it. According to “Laptop Programs for Schools”, states that schools with laptop programs see an increased students’ engagement with academic work and school, improve technology skills, and have positive effects on students' writing. Many believe that leaning from technology can have many negative effects, but most surveys and experiments that people conduct can only see positive outcomes. The future of technology will definitely be a crucial part of the future of education. Many of the ideas and thoughts about future technology in the classroom are already being put to test and becoming true. Many big named corporations and leaders are contributing...
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...Response to Intervention and Assistive Technology Eddrick Wheaton EDU620: Meeting Individual Student Needs with Technology Lisa Reason October 8, 2012 Response to Intervention and Assistive Technology The Response to Intervention and Assistive Technology has both successes and challenges when educating today’s diverse students. As states implement Response to Intervention (RTI) models, it is essential to clarify the relationship of RTI to Universal Design for Learning (UDL) and Assistive Technology (AT). In particular, educators must decide how and when poor academic performance will trigger appropriate technology interventions. The historical development of education has seen a lot of changes though out the last three decades. Changes in key components of education such as teacher qualification, financial funding, curriculum, and assessment have all had huge impacts on education. Teacher qualification has seen a lot of changes in how teachers educate and use curriculum. “Since the 1980s, competing and often contradictory reforms have combined top-down, centralized efforts to improve teaching with efforts to promote decentralization and school-based management (Rowan, 1990) (Borman & Rachuaba 1999) History has had a huge impact on education throughout the years. Education throughout history has faced gender, cultural, and religious issues. The way schools are funded also had a huge impact from history. The control of funding for the school was taken from the...
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...Running head: COMPARE AND CONTRAST CHART AND PAPER Compare and Contrast Chart and Paper Alice Dailey Grand Canyon University 313 N June 2, 2012 Module 5 Compare and Contrast Chart and Paper Comparison of Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs with Skinner’s Behaviorist Theory |Issue |Maslow |Skinner | |Define Motivation |Maslow identifies two types of needs; deficiency |Skinner theory of motivation was stem between | | |needs and growth needs. People are motivated to |behavior and consequences. His theory used operant | | |satisfy needs at the lower of hierarchy before |conditioning in which reinforce and punishers shaped | | |seeking to satisfy those at the higher level needs. |behavior. | |How Motivation Changes |Maslow’s hierarchy of needs moves from basis to move |Skinner’s principles of motivation Practical | |For Elementary Versus |advance, from need to know to understanding, and the |reinforces: Elementary; reinforcement schedule, | |Secondary Students |desire to become all that one is capable of becoming.|reward students for desires behavior, motivate | | | |students to...
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...education, four issues must be addressed and reformed. The first issue is that we must change the culture of education in America. Students and teachers today are simply drifting through the classroom,...
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