Working on the prototype in this session makes me feel like things might be coming together. Again, watching a video on content we are learning in class and continuing to revisit Dervin’s article on sense-making, have created a sense of clarity on where I want to go next. The initial draft of my prototype may need some modifications, but it has been very useful to visualize it and get the plan going with the table of contents. Mishra’s video on TPACK makes me think back to the importance of focusing on students when choosing what technology we are implementing. Following TPACK, I know I want to make sure I am taking into account pedagogy, content, and the correct form of technology so that all three can work together and benefit students. From Dervin’s sense making, I understand the importance of getting to know my user. Last semester I was able to collect data and observe my students engage in the process of creating video lessons. I found that there were many complications, not just with the technology but also in how students perceived the process and benefitted from it. I feel that Baggio’s practices for teachers are going to be something that will benefit my students in this next part. I decided the best step will be to choose a different form of technology that will allow my students to show the engagement I was initially trying to observe through video making. Instead of video, this will change to a 2 dimensional representation of their lesson with the use of infographics. They will still develop a lesson that others can learn from, but instead it will be in the form of a visual using a different form of technology. As Mishra points out, “technology changes how we teach, what we teach.” Although I want to make sure I think of the content and not my tool when starting my planning, I can see how taking a step back and rethinking the form of technology I use might make a difference. Having a new view on how visuals can be used to teach and learn, I feel that infographics along with Baggio’s practices will be a great next step for my next part working with students and collecting data.
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Kayla Bryant
4/16/2018 02:42:59 pm
I agree that things are finally starting to come together into our final project, and it's pretty exciting. I like how you related and applied all of the readings we've done in this class to your project.We really have learned a lot through this program and through the process of conducting research in our classrooms! It's nice to take a moment and see where we've come from, where we are now, and finally we are able to see where we are going!
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Rian
4/16/2018 05:34:03 pm
I appreciated how you were able to link your learning with your teaching- that must feel awesome! Your mind map is a great visual of your journey in this program, I hope it helps you in your future too!
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