This week’s readings and videos deal with
identifying learning theories and explains the implications for teaching with
technology to improve learning. The readings and video also design, develop,
model, and evaluate products created using technology resources to improve and
enhance productivity and professional practices. The readings focused on the
importance of helping the educator apply, analyze, and evaluate technology
strategies and best practices that impact student achievement.
I really liked the video, Big Thinkers: James Paul Gee on Grading with Games. This video was
great and I think students would agree! To actually learn playing video games,
that’s awesome! So much more can be done with technology and education, why not
take advantage of it. All of the readings and videos dealt with ways to improve
learning with technology and getting students motivated. In Using Technology with Classroom Instruction
that Works, “research shows that the level of self-efficacy plays a strong
role in motivation for learning and achievement” (Schunk, 2003).
This is so true because not all students realize the
importance of believing in effort. The instructional strategy of reinforcing effort and achievement
enhances students understanding of the relationship between effort and
achievement by addressing their attitudes and beliefs about learning. As
educators we need to assist our students in monitoring their progress. We have
to have rubrics that give a clear picture of what effort looks like and a visual
like a spreadsheet for the students to log their grades to see areas of
improvement.
Edutopia.org (nd). Big thinkers: James Paul Gee
on grading with games. Retrieved from http://www.edutopia.org/digital-generation-james-gee-video
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski,
K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works.
Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development,
155-164.
Youtube.com (nd). Vision for Technology in K-12
Education. Retrieved from http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhoOG5Kf1w4
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