Technology Lesson Demonstration

Reflection

The Gruffalo cut and paste activity took up a lot of time. With the use of the Flippity Timeline, my students can now practice ordering events quickly! Roblyer and Hughes introduce the RAT Matrix, used when implementing technology (2019). By utilizing the Flippity Timeline tool, I am replacing the use of paper, scissors, and glue. This amplifies productivity, because the students are reviewing the same information in a much more efficient manner. Therefore, their learning can transform, allowing them to collaborate with a partner and check their work.

Reference

Roblyer, M. & Hughes, J. (2019). Integrating educational technology into teaching: Transforming learning across disciplines (8th ed.) Pearson.

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Video Discussion Board 4

Topic: Roblyer & Hughes (2019) discuss the importance of equitable access to websites for all students in Chapter 8. Address examples of how you use technology and assistive devices to create a classroom designed to meet the needs of all of your students. Transcript: Roblyer and Hughes mention four strategies to implement blended learning within a district. These include district initiatives, goals, professional development opportunities, and reduced barriers (2019). Luckily, I work in a county that has done all of these things. My county leaders encourage us to try new things with blended learning, and even encourage us to embrace our failures as learning opportunities. This was very helpful and motivating as a first-year teacher trying out blended learning in a kindergarten classroom. Our county is rich in resources, and provides us with resources that have a wide variety of use for children at different levels of learning. During our reading block, my students are

Technology Trends Infographic

References American University. (2018, September 7). The future of education technology. https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/the-future-of-education-technology Patterson, S. (2014, July 7). Coding for kindergartners. Edutopia. https://www.edutopia.org/blog/coding-for-kindergarteners-sam-patterson Roblyer, M. & Hughes, J. (2019). Integrating educational technology into teaching: Transforming learning across disciplines (8 th ed.) Pearson.

Video Discussion Board 1

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