Module 2 - Introduction Readings and Responses
Overview
In our reading and response portions of this week's module, I want you to consider how technology should be used to improve instruction. The article
How New Technologies Have (and Have Not) Changed Teaching and Learning in School by Halverson & Smith (2009) gives you a way to consider the purpose of a piece of technology for learning. The video, What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains, provides us ways to consider how technology may be damaging our ability to deeply think.
How New Technologies Have (and Have Not) Changed Teaching and Learning in School by Halverson & Smith (2009) gives you a way to consider the purpose of a piece of technology for learning. The video, What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains, provides us ways to consider how technology may be damaging our ability to deeply think.
To Do
Step 1:
Read Halverson & Smith (2009) How New Technologies Have (and Have Not) Changed Teaching and Learning in School
Read Halverson & Smith (2009) How New Technologies Have (and Have Not) Changed Teaching and Learning in School
halverson_smith_2009_how_tech_changed_schools.pdf |
Step 2:
In the Discussion Board on D2L, respond to the following prompts:
In the Discussion Board on D2L, respond to the following prompts:
- Provide an example of a “technology for learning” and an example of a “technology for learners”. Explain.
- List one idea discussed in the article that you found particular important/insightful and one question you have based on the article.
- In the Discussion boards on D2L, respond to 2 classmates either by responding to the ideas/examples or trying to answer classmates’ questions.
Step 3:
Watch the video What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains:
Watch the video What the Internet is Doing to Our Brains:
Step 4:
Create a Response Video using Flip Grid
Create a Response Video using Flip Grid
- Go to: https://flipgrid.com/edet620sum2019
- Enter the Password: EDET620summer2019
- Click Module 2 – Video Reaction
- Click the green “plus” sign to add a response.
- Based on the article and the video, how do you think teachers should use technology in their instruction?
- Do you think the internet is a “technology for learning” or a “technology for learners”? Explain,
- What are your thoughts on Nicholas Carr’s ideas about what the internet is doing to our brains?
- How do you think can we meaningfully use the internet in our classrooms?
- You only have 90 seconds, which isn’t much time. You can pause the video while you are shooting. Have with it! Follow the rest of the prompts and submit your video.