EDU 210 Module 10
- 1. Multimedia Reflection on the concepts of Educational Technology
- 2. TPACK is a very important concept for teachers in the present world. TPACK consist of three things: • CONTENT • PEDAGOGY • TECHNOLOGY Teachers need to be able to incorporate the three concepts together to use in a classroom. Photo by: Alan Parkinson https://www.flickr.com/photos/geographypages/82809635 84/
- 3. In Module 4, we were tasked to reflect on our own TPACK development. I was not too confident in using technology in my classrooms. View this in high quality on the next slide!
- 4. Technology and Pedagogy circles are quite small because I lack confidence in using technology in my classrooms.
- 5. There is definitely an change in my TPACK model. • Throughout this course I have learned many new technologies, frameworks on technology and using technology in ways I have never imagined before. View this in high quality on the next slide!
- 6. My current TPACK model Though it does not seem like it is a big change, I have learned a lot on technology. It is growing everyday, and it is amazing how technology can bring us to new heights of learning.
- 7. Module 2: PLN • PLNs are a great way to find new ideas by connecting to the world. • How does this contribute to my TPACK growth? One valuable aspect of PLNs is the fact that it can introduce new technologies and strategies that I can try in my own classroom. New technology and strategy will allow me to see what works and not work; allowing me to improvise using a different technology or strategies in my classroom. This is a screenshot of my Module 2 assignment discussing a few benefits of PLNs. Click here to visit Module 2.
- 8. Module 6: Interactive Whiteboards • Though I have seen interactive whiteboards, it was not until this class that I learned a lot about them. • I have discovered that I can use interactive whiteboards for much more than I have imagined. • This is definitely something that contributes to the growth of my TPACK skills. • I have also found some interesting activities to use that takes advantage of the technology the IWB provides. This is a screenshot of me working with an Interactive Whiteboard for Part A of Module 6. Click here to visit Module 6
- 9. Module 7: Mlearning • Maybe it was how I was taught in school, I have been always reluctant to use mobile devices in my classes during my practicum. • Module 7 taught me that there are many great apps and tools that could be used on a mobile device to learn. • This is something I need to work on, but I am for sure going to use mobile learning in my classes. This is a screenshot of my Module 7 assignment. Click here to visit Module 7.
- 10. Module 8: Learning Management Systems • Though I have used them when I was in school, (most memorable was SchoolZone) LMSs we have discussed in this class is a step forward. • The ability to creat announcements, online quizzes and assingments definitely helps bring my TPACK skills one step further. • I can take advantage of LMSs to improve my classroom and make it flexible. CourseSites is an example of an LMS. I created an example course website for Module 8. Click here to visit Module 8.
- 11. Technology is a part of our life now. It impacted the world and ultimately will impact me. • The future will be even more technological, and I think it is great for me to be able to use and incorporate technology in my classrooms. • I am going to teach for the future, and there is no better way than to embrace technology. Photo by: Tom http://www.flickr.com/photos/turkletom/4325703868/
- 12. There are a lot more that helped in increasing my TPACK skills • Examples: Web 2.0 Tools (Module 9), One challenge for me now is knowing how to balance my classroom so technology and face-to- face instruction can be able to retain their values without one dominating the other. Connect our world. Embrace Technology! I created this picture from MS Paint. Isn’t technology fun?