Implementing technology within the classroom…easier said than done?
Week 3’s tutorial and lecture was exceedingly inspirational and has unquestionably transformed my thoughts of the difficulties that the process could embrace into an optimistic outlook of effortless implementation.
Mrs. M, without a shadow of a doubt, has successfully implemented the utilization of technology within her classroom. This inquiry-based approach to learning allows the 2M Gems to establish their own individual digital portfolios and navigate their own learning. These digital learning journeys are providing the learners with the motivation to acquire new knowledge, building upon their existing knowledge and bestowing an opportunity to apply their knowledge (Edelson, Gordon & Pea, n.d.).
The 2M Gems blog was developed with a purpose to assist students with their writing skills. But it doesn’t stop there. The blog introduce various ways to stay connected:
· Students have the opportunity to connect to schools around the world and extend their knowledge about culture, history, people and places.
· Family and friends of the students can partake in the 2M Gems experience by posting comments to blogs and follow their child’s learning adventure.
· Internet safety is highlighted as an imperative safety focus: Students first names only are published onto the blog. Strictly no addresses, emails or photos are posted.
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Mrs M has effectively integrated the right technology (Blogging) with a corresponding content area (English) and compatible pedagogies, correlating with the TPACK model. Stemmed from Harris and Hofer’s (2009) analysis of the TPACK model, Mrs M has productively
- chosen a learning goal
- made a practical pedagogical decision based on the learning environment
- selected appropriate activities to combine technology with the learning experience
- and selected tools and resources (online blogging) to assist students to benefit from the planned learning experience.
Upon my exploration of classroom blogging, I came across an impressive school collection of teachers blogs. Mabry Middle School, situated in Atlanta, U.S.A. encourages teachers, and even parents, to post blogs for various curriculum reasons. Homework, classroom activities and performance, assessments, announcements and projects are just a taste of the vast collection of blogs available for viewing.
Explore the website and get inspired!
REFERENCES
Harris, J., Hofer, M. (2009). Instructional Planning Activity Types as Vehicles for Curriculum-Based TPACK development. Retrieved from http://activitytypes.wmwikis.net/file/view/HarrisHofer-TPACKActivityTypes.pdf
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