Technology is an innovative use that can be performed not only for daily interactions, but also inside the classroom providing the most intricate of supports to students. In Education 204, students learn a variety of methods and strategies to implement in their future classrooms to meet every student’s needs. This past week, we learned the importance of internet safety and how our knowledge must be shared with our students in the classroom. While technology has many benefits, it also comes with consequences that students must be aware of while interacting on the internet. In class, we learned the three major ethical and three sub issues by watching a short, ten-minute video on the dangers of technology. Thereafter, the class reviewed their knowledge that they acquired from the video in small groups. This idea is a great way to engage and capture the interest of students through the use of applications in the classroom, such as YouTube. Additionally, it accommodates for visual and audible means of learning. The video explained the importance of privacy, property, and appropriate use of technology that should be implemented in the environment at the beginning of the year so students can practice safe internet usage throughout the school year, such as Dr. Ikpeze demonstrated in our class for students. The video demonstration of the ethical concerns for students to understand is a great connection to the ITSE standards for students becoming digital citizens. Students are acquiring the knowledge for not only internet safety, but also the do’s and do not’s that guide their interactions. Lastly, I will use YouTube and other such video apps in my classroom to engage and illustrate ideas for an array of topics. For instance, using it for a step-by-step problem demonstrated in a YouTube or TeacherTube video. In addition, I can also present a video in class to spark interest on a particular topic or subject. Thus, videos can substantially increase engagement for students more than textbook, pictures, or lectures used in the classroom. Also, I will be able to create my own YouTube channel where I can create lessons for students to watch in large or small groups, independently, or as an entire class. Furthermore, in class this past week, Dr. Ikpeze illustrated to small groups how to use a Smartboard in the classroom. Moreover, she allowed groups to practice on the Smartboard independently. This activity allowed students to become knowledgeable on the many resources that are provided through the useful device. Through the use of experimenting on the Board we were able to merge instruments, sounds, and pictures onto the screen to display for the entire class. Prior to class, I did not know the various sounds, pictures, and videos that could be incorporated onto the screen. Despite this, after spending a brief 10-15 minutes at the station, I learned that educators can provide a variety of skills and can accommodate different learning styles through the use of the Smartboard. The Smartboard activity illustrates teachers design and developing digital age learning experiences and assessments for students. The device allows for educators to create interactive and collaborative learning environments through demonstrating how students create their own learning experiences. Furthermore, I will use the Smartboard in my future classroom if it permits for my students because it allows differentiated learning that can be used for a variety of students to engage in the content. For example, I can engage students in an interactive activity with the Smartboard for math. In which, as a class we use the virtual tools and resources accessible through the board and put graphs on display that attract student’s attention. Additionally, students will be able to share their work and answers on the board with the class to increase their engagement with the lesson. Moreover, the Smartboard has access to run different programs and is easy to navigate and interact for both teachers and students. Lastly, at the end of most class days we engage as a group to use Plickers that access our understanding of the content. Plickers is an interactive technology tool that uses “paper clickers” and every student is given a card which has their own number on a black and white card. They can be used whenever during class time and are enjoyable for many students since the only person who actually can see their progress is the teacher. Dr. Ikpeze uses this quick tool about once a week to ensure that students are up to current standards. While this activity can be used for a variety of grade levels, the tool also allows for a differentiated instruction that allows students to participate in a fun way. Plickers aligns in ISTE standards for empowered learners because the device allows students to answer questions that are created by the teacher on a particular topic. Additionally, teachers can provide feedback to their students about their understanding on the content. As a future educator, Plickers is a great tool and a feature that I will use in my elementary classroom. Plickers can be used to access students understanding in math, social studies, science, or even writing. I could use Plickers to match vocabulary words with its meaning, so I can see students’ progress in grammar. Whether it is for reading comprehension or math vocabulary, Plickers is a great innovative tool that can be used in the classroom!
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