I believe I am on the static end of the static-dynamic continuum because the technologies I use in my classroom are more informative than they are interactive (Moller, 2008, p. 1). I need to brainstorm ways that I can use technology in my classroom in more of a dynamic way. In other words, to use interactive technologies that help students to build on their own knowledge (p. 1).
One of the reasons I am in this position is because of the limited technology available in my school. Due to this, I need to get more creative and more organized when it comes to integrated technology meaningfully into classroom time.
I think I can move towards the dynamic end by looking for interactive games that relate to lessons I am teaching and creating a computer schedule so students can take turns utilizing the games. The types of games selected would be those that help build on the academic skill knowledge of the students. I do not think this will completely bring me into the dynamic end, but it will help me to progress towards there.
Resource
Moller, L. (2008). Static and
dynamic technological tools. [Unpublished Paper].
You brought up an excellent point that I kept thinking about the entire time I was doing this assignment, and that is budget and resources. My school does not have the budget or the technological resources for all the teachers and students. We do not own any tablets in my building and we have a limited number of laptops/computers in our labs for students to use daily. Every teacher does not have a Smart Board, Promethean Board, or a MCPS Cart. Most teachers have a dry erase white board or a chalk board. How does a teacher in this situation move towards the dynamic continuum? Is it their fault they are still on the static end because the entire school building is static? Also, a lot of our students cannot even go home and access the resources because they do not have computers or internet.
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ReplyDeleteI have never heard of Grockit or GoToMeeting. Can you explain what they are? Your concept map was very detailed and color. Thank you for sharing.
Kelly Sapp
Greetings Reggie,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your Module 5 Blog post concerning being on the static end of the static-dynamic continuum because of using technologies that are more informative than they are interactive. After reading your post I have a better understanding of creating more ways to integrated technology meaningfully into classroom time. I hope creating a computer schedule so students can take turns utilizing the games will help. :D
Hello Reggie! I too have never heard of Grockit. What is it? You mentioned having limited technology within your school, why do you think this is the case? You also mentioned that you will need to be more creative with integrating technology into your classroom, how do you plan on doing this?
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