Video Presentation for EDUC 7102

Here is my video presentation on Learner Engagement.

Moving Toward Dynamic Technologies

Mind Map

Module 5 - Blog Posting
Moving Toward Dynamic Technologies

I currently teach first grade at a charter school. Right now all I have to work with is static technology. I use some online educational websites, but this is far as the dynamic technology goes in my classroom. I do see me moving toward dynamic technology once I’m at a school with more resources and funding. I feel it won’t be a problem for me to implement dynamic technology into the curriculum because I’m familiar with it.

I do use dynamic technology at home and here at Walden. I like the wikis to share information. I remember a time when we had to email the files back and forth to make changes. I use Skype to talk to my roommates from college. We let talk and let our children show their things (awards, toys, clothes, etc…). As far as distance education is concern, I’m in static technology. I won’t say I’m an expert but through my studies I have become very familiar with the most of the current dynamic technology. I know through trial and error I have learned a lot. I plan to use my knowledge of dynamic technology to help my secure another position in my field.

Reference:
Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technological tools. [Unpublished Paper].

Dynamic Communications and the case for speeding adoption of technology in PR Retrieved from www.globalprblogweek.com/.../dynamic_communicatio.php

This blog basically says that dynamic technology is the way to communicate. It tells how companies are using dynamic communication to build credibility and influence action. It allows them to provide updated information and build communities.

CLASSMATES MIND MAPS:

I liked Ametha mind map. She use Britanncia website as a static content generation. I think we forget about encyclepedias all together sometimes because of the Internet. I found some encyclepedias at my school and I assigned an animal to each one of my students and had them do a book report using the encyclepedia. If you think about it this is where all the content came from when we originally when we was first introduced to researching.

Ametha Williams http://www.amethawilliamstheblog.blogspot.com/

On Laverne's mind map she had digital games as static. I think this could be in dynamic technoloy especially with all these new PSP's and Nintendo gaming devices. Your able to connect wireless to play, text and take pictures with these devices instantly.

Laverne Martin http://lavernesmusings.blogspot.com/

Video Storyboard

Here is my video storyboard. I'm still working on adding video clips. I don't have very much to edit so here is what I have updated.

Engaging Learners with New Strategies and Tools

Module 4 - Blog Post
Engaging Learners with New Strategies and Tools


Strategies and Tools for Engaging Learners

The technological tools that are being used outside the classroom to engage learners are things they use everyday. According to Siemens the use of tools and technologies familiar to learners; educators may be able to foster high levels of learner engagement required for effective learning (Siemens, 2008). The following technological tools and strategies can be used in learning environment to maximize learner engagement.

Content must be explicit. A detail syllabus should clearly define the course expectations and assignment guidelines (Durrington, Berryhill, and Swafford, 2006). Podcast and Online videos can provide depth and clarification for courses. Assessment rubrics will provide learners with specific requirements to follow for each assignment.

Communication has created opportunities for students to autonomously, self-direct the learning experience (Siemens, 2008). Communication is essential in any learning environment. Many technologies like Skype, chat rooms and cell phone have provided us with instant synchronous communication. Emails allow us to communicate with individual and groups informally.

Collaboration allows learners to express their opinions and showcase their work. The Wikis and Blogs are common places where learners can create, share, and transfer information/knowledge. These technologies can be access from the Internet and groups can meet for small group assignments and problem-based learning to collaborate.

There are so many new technological tools and strategies available today. As educators when have to decide which tool or strategy is best for our audience. I mean what’s available to all learners and how comfort they are using each of the technologies.

References:
Siemens, G. (2008, January). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for
educators and designers. ITForum.

Durrington, V. A., Berryhill, A., & Swafford, J. (2006). Strategies for enhancing student
interactivity in an online environment. College Teaching, 54(1), 190-193. Use the
Academic Search Premier database, and search using the article's Accession Number:
19754742.

I read a blog about engaging adult learners. It said how you can use Facebook to keep in touch and tutor adult learners. It also mention how you can use mobile technology to keep learners engage. It said that not every one sits in front of the computer all day but everyone has a cell phone. I think these are great ideas to help keep adult engaged in the learning process.

Engaging adult learners http://technologylearnervoice.wordpress.com/2009/09/02/engaging-adult-learners