To be honest, I was hesitant to even sign up for this masters after using nothing but technology the past couple years of Pandemic teaching. Hence Ron Swanson.
Throughout the past eight weeks, I have taken a deep dive into all things Ed Tech. I have reflected on my use of technology both personally and professionally. Looking closely at how and when I use technology has allowed me to be much more thoughtful in what I choose to use with my students.
I feel like the best way to reflect on my time is by revisiting the SAMR model of technology use in education. This model has been helpful in driving my technology choice for students. While I still do use substitution in my classroom it is for environmental purposes, not due to just wanting students to be on a device. I am much more thoughtful in the choices I give students when using technology. One of the lessons I have created with my team since starting this class was a research project on a National Park. Students were able to access resources online through the National Park Service Website, National Geographic, and Epic Books. After researching, students were given the choice of using Google Slides, Adobe Spark, or Canva to create presentations on their National Park. The final step had students publish their projects on a shared Padlet and comment on whether or not they would want to visit parks other students had researched. Knowing different sites to use with my students as well as new ways to facilitate their learning helped drive the idea behind this project.
Overall, I feel like I am in a better place with technology in education. Instead of being sick of it, I am rejuvenated and ready to implement new ways of teaching. I must say I do feel like Ron Swanson when a student brings me an uncharged Chromebook, or asks me why their mouse isn’t working, but beyond that I feel like the Gif below is a much better depreciation of technology and me now.
No comments:
Post a Comment