FIN(For now.)

So, this is the end of my EME 2040 class, I accumulated mass amounts of knowledge in which I feel will better me in my chosen career path (education). As any student does, I do feel relief that I am over with school for the moment, but I also find dismay in the departure of my peers, myself, and of course my teacher. This course was an absolute pleasure to take, and because of this I find it extremely difficult to help you improve this class through my feedback. If I had a suggestion, it would be to allot more extra points (because who wouldn't want that)?

In the syllabus, learning outcomes, or objectives are discussed. One of these outcomes is as follows (directly copied from the syllabus):

• "The students will analyze and evaluate a selection of technological tools for assisting students with special and/or diverse needs, and link the technology to specific outcomes for these students."

We definitely analyzed and evaluated plenty of technology, most of which is geared to aid students with diverse needs. This is one of the reasons I will miss this class so much (I actually learned something useful) and I can't wait to pass even more education courses!! The most interesting thing we did in this class, in my opinion, was make our own lesson plans as groups. I really feel that the assignment helped us all better ourselves.


References

"Clipart Kid." Quotes Like —. Web. 30 Apr. 2017.

"EME 2040 Canvas." Fsw.edu. FSW, Web.

Blog # B

Digital Blog Post # B
Anthony Torres

After reading chapter two in my textbook, there are three distinct topic in which I would find useful to reflect upon and share any thoughts. The three topics that I would like to reflect upon are as follows:

1. Responding to Innovation and Change
2. Developing Lessons and Engaging Students
3. Using Technology to Enhance Teaching

First off, I would like to discuss "Responding to Innovation and Change". The textbook uses the Rogers Innovation Curve(which depicts how individuals in business and management respond to change).The model shows that the majority of people(68%)are following the early adopters and innovators, which make up about 16%.

"What about the other 16%? "

Well, these are people that reject and avoid these new ideas. This always will happen no matter the circumstances.

In education, you want to not have anybody that rejects the technology you are using since the technology will aid students.

Secondly, I would like to discuss "Developing Lessons and Engaging Students". As found by Project Tomorrow, many teachers use technology as a tool to create lesson plans and develop said lessons.According to HSSE, student boredom is on the rise.A key reason for high school dropouts is disaffection, or boredom, within schools. Technology can foster a new way of thinking among students. The continued use of programs such writing and design programs, online research, and learning games, often eliminate this boredom, or at least reduce the boredom among students significantly.  @noto_boredom       

 https://twitter.com/noto_boredom is a twitter account designed to do exactly as it says, say no to boredom.

On my final note I would like to talk about enhancing teaching through the use of technology. "Computers and other digital tools directly enhance two central aspects of the work of teachers..." Instructional Practices and Administrative Activities.

Instructional practices are methods of teaching where the teacher interacts directly with the student. Even integrating technologies into lessons.

Administrative Activities are the behind the scenes activities a teacher must perform. Examples of this include organizing lessons and planning/ brainstorming. 

References

"3 Phases of Leading District Change with Formative Instructional Practices." Teach. Learn. Gro., 16 Feb. 2017. Web. 29 Apr. 2017.

Mossberger, Marcus. "Building a Workplace Culture of Trust: Yes, Technology Can Help Cultivate It." ERE Media. 12 Apr. 2016. Web. 29 Apr. 2017.

Boredom, Say No To. "Say No To Boredom (@noto_boredom)." Twitter. Twitter, 11 Sept. 2015. Web. 29 Apr. 2017.

Maloy W, Robert. "Transforming Learning With New Technologies." Pearson.2014.

Digital Blog Post L

In chapter 12 of the textbook, three key topics in my mind are Becoming a Technology Leading Teacher, Involving Students in Technology and Change, and Flipped Classrooms.

 Becoming a Technology Leading Teacher

Technology tools can extend learning in powerful ways, so step number one is to integrate technology into your class room. Teachers become leaders through their choice of technology, and students learn from this.

Involving Students in Technology and Change

This is key when trying to integrate technology into any school. Typically, if students are not involved in the change or reform, they tend to resist it.

Flipped Classrooms

This is more or less a concept, not just a topic. Flipped classrooms reverse what happens inside and outside of the classroom.

What happens inside the classroom now happens outside, and vice versa.




References
"Inspiration ... Ways ... for Teachers." Pinterest.  Web. 15 Apr. 2017
"Catching on at Last." The Economist. The Economist Newspaper, 29 June 2013. Web. 15 Apr. 2017.
"The Flipped Classroom and Personalised Learning." Whizz. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 Apr. 2017.
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