What are some things that you have learned about effective teaching strategies when integrating technology?
One of the most important aspects of integrating technology in effective
teaching is that technology should never be more important than the content or
the material being taught. The integration
of technology has three fundamental pedagogical approaches, namely TP
Knowledge, TC Knowledge and PC Knowledge. Each approach ensures that knowledge required
to be able to integrate technology in the classroom is identified. The TPACK
strategies do not operate independently but rather highlights the new kinds of
knowledge that evolves when they intersect.
The use of Universal Design for Learning (UDL), plays an important role
in the manner in which knowledge is captured and transferred from a curriculum perspective.
The importance if goal setting forms the foundation in which teachers will
explore various methods, materials and assessments. The focus is not content centred
but rather focusses on the student – and the manner in which we adapt content
to suit their needs. The three fundamental principles on whoch this is based –
Recognition Networks, Strategic Networks and Affective Networks allows for the
exploration of multiple meaning
representations of content.
How did integrating web-based technologies help you think about and
evaluate uses of technology?
The STAIR project is a useful but also a creative tool in which teaching
can take place. I must admit that I absolutely loved it in terms of its
potential. The tool creates an engaging and interactive environment that allows
the student to experience a range of learning environments. From quizzes to
collaborative projects – the tool has a vast range of uses for the student.
How have you met your own personal goals for learning about technology
integration?
Doing the course has allowed for critical thinking in relation to
technology and it educational uses and value. Skilled in the ability to use
certain technology effectively it did not take away the educational and pedagogical
role such tools play in education.
My goal to create a more interactive learning environment was indeed achieved
in doing this course. It afforded me the opportunity to explore and personally
experience technology systems.
Do you have any new goals? What are your plans for reaching your new
goals and your long-term goals after this course is over?
My new goal for the short term is to audit
and evaluate existing systems and tools at our school. The aim is to understand
their effectiveness and explore new and maybe improved tools and systems In the
long run I hope to develop a framework by technology tools and systems can be
evaluated. I also want to create a knowledge base for students and teacher and
a platform by which we can create dialogue and share ideas.
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