Transcript: In this course, I have thought more deeply about the topic of educational technology, and I have learned about more digital tools that I am excited to use. I changed my mind about the value of professional organizations. I am a member of one – CEC – Council for Exceptional Children. I maintain this…
Category: EDUC 630 Technology Practices for Instructional Improvement
My Top Picks for Educational Technology Resources
For online teaching: Canvas – for course delivery Zoom – for recording lectures and having face-to-face meetings with students and colleagues Vimeo – stores videos of lectures and tutorials Playposit – turns lectures into interactive experiences for students with quiz questions, discussions, and polls FlipGrid – allows students to record themselves in video discussion Turnitin…
Discussion Board #4 – Assistive Technology
Transcript: The pandemic of 2020 has highlighted the needs for educators to grow in their use and comfort with instructional technology. Teachers who have been resistant to using digital tools no longer have the option to ignore them now that all schools have gone to virtual education. Once schools are able to go back to…
Technology Demonstration – Nearpod
Technology Demonstration I selected Nearpod to teach a lesson on personal pronouns and antecedents. I have heard from many teachers who have used it with great success in both their in-person and virtual classes. I like how Nearpod incorporates visual, instructional materials with interactive activities for students to complete. It functions as a tool…
Discussion Board #3 – Gamification
Discussion Board #3 Gamification Transcription: Roblyer and Hughes (2019) describe technology-based games as a bridge between the worlds of education, gaming, and entertainment with elements such as badges, virtual trophies, and levels of play. When digital games include educational content, they have the potential to increase the achievement scores of students. The authors cite…
EDUC Professional Interview and Educational Technology Checklist
EDUC 630 Instructional Technology Checklist Lisa Joyner EDUC 630 Professional Interview Project Lisa Joyner
EDUC 630 – Professional Development Presentation
PPT – The Value of Professional Associations for Educators
Discussion Board #2 – Data Collection
Question Prompt: Roblyer & Hughes (2019) discuss the importance and use of data collection and analysis in Chapter 4. Address examples of how you collect data from your students and how you use that data. Have you taught your students how to collect and organize data? What methods worked well for you? Transcript of Video…