Digital Blog #D

Digital Blog #C

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     The first connection I had with this chapter are the different ways that students can actively

engage while learning. The first is One-on-one learning which is geared towards an individual need.

Second learning group where students are able to share ideas with other students. Third Inquiry 

learning is where students can research information in many ways. And Finally Metacognitive 

thinking is when students examine their own learning methods whether it be through selfexplanation

of self-evaluation. I must agree with the last method, students are able to improve their own

performance from the past mistakes. 


     Second was the idea of feedback between teachers and students. Feedback is one the instructional

practice that has been found to promote increased success for students (Hattie, 2009). I think that

feedback is a great way when it comes to using technology. Teachers are always looking for ways to

improve in their class and students are looking for ways that they can learn without being bored.


     Finally teachers need to understand that outside of the classroom students use technology more

than 50 percent.  Students are fascinated with digital environment. An example is there are students

that can complete math drills on a computer with games that help stimulate their learning. It is

puzzling to me that if the same work was give on a regular worksheet the result would probably not

be the same.

Resources.

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Hattie, 2009

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2011). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 1st Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc

Digital Blog#B Chapter 2

There is no question that kids in the 21st Century does not connect to technology in so kind of way. According to Indiana University High School Survey. "About two thirds of high school students feel bored everyday. I can relate to this feeling myself. About four years ago, I took a one year course for Medical Billing and Coding. They were some teachers that just read straight from the text book and lectured as they go along. Most of us in the class were either tired, bored, completing other homework not related to the class. On the other hand, I had a teacher that use different teaching techniques. He used powerpoints, posters, played games that relates to the topic and even exercise to stimulate our brains. I do think teachers should try to enhance their teaching styles with more technology instead of the same boring traditional style.


There are so many things that can affect how technology can become more accessible inside the classroom. The lack of classroom computers, technical skills, support service and intimidation by technology itself. With the help of multiple computers in a classroom it would be more beneficial. Workshops for teacher to advance their skills and lack of intimidation.

Finally the concept of Digital Natives- students who have used technology throughout their lives. And Digital Immigrants- are mostly used in reference with teachers because they don't know as much as their students when it comes to technology. There are two implication for teacher: Students perspective and teachers action.  Students value their learning environment of technology and teacher based their actions on experiences that they are familiar with.

In conclusion, I have I learned a lot from this Chapter. There is still so much barriers between students and teachers when it comes to technology.

Resources

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Textbook - Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc,