Blog Posting Task 1: Web 2.0 & Education Go Hand-In-Hand
Many students have a better understanding of technology usage than teachers, because they were fortunate to have been born with an electronic devise in their hand (Solomon & Schrum, 2014). Because of their vast technical knowledge students have and their eagerness to always be active with an electrical devise, makes integrating technical lessons into the classroom essential. I have discovered by implementing many Web 2.0 tools in my own lesson plans, students can communicate and collaborate with peers outside the four walls in my classroom. Solomon and Schrum (2014) share, Web 2.0 tools can spark students’ creativity, engages their curiosity, and makes learning an adventure instead of a task. We are in a digitally driven world causing education to become more digitalized. Technology is an essential force changing much of our teaching and pedagogy (“9 Essential Digitals,” 2017). Daily utilization of technology in the classroom is not consistent but should be. Many teachers are not very tech savvy and are apprehensive to implement any Web 2.0 tools into their lesson plans due to the fear of failure. More professional development regarding the ways to effectively implement technology tools into the classroom needs be accessible for teachers.
I am looking forward to implementing more technology tools into my own classroom this school year. Edmodo and Padlet are just two Web 2.0 tools I hope to become more confident utilizing with my students in grades first through fifth. With Edmodo, I hope to teach my digital learners correct and safe social networking skills through digital citizenship. My goal is for my students to understand the importance of digital citizenship and carry these skills into other Web 2.0 tools such as Padlet or Recap. Padlet and Recap are also great social networking tools, where my students can respond to their peer’s posts and opinions. By keeping my students engaged with my digital lessons, I hope to maximize their learning.
Through my 18 years of professional teaching, I’ve grown to believe Web 2.0 tools are essential to my 21st century learners. They allow students to learn new material with their own specific learning style. For example, my verbal/linguistic students learn best through language development including speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Storybird is a great tool to help my students excel. With my musical/rhythmic students, they learn best through a variety of sounds. These include listening and making sounds such as songs, patterns, rhythms, and other types of auditory expressions. GarageBand would allow them to transfer their new knowledge into a song using a variety of musical instruments. A classroom integrated with modern technology may allow students to become more engaged in their learning and help learning come to life.
References:
9 Essential Digital Skills for 21st Century Teachers (2017, August). Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Retrieved from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/
Soloman, G. & Schrum, L. (2014). Web 2.0 How-To For Educators. (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: International Society for Technology in Education.
Many students have a better understanding of technology usage than teachers, because they were fortunate to have been born with an electronic devise in their hand (Solomon & Schrum, 2014). Because of their vast technical knowledge students have and their eagerness to always be active with an electrical devise, makes integrating technical lessons into the classroom essential. I have discovered by implementing many Web 2.0 tools in my own lesson plans, students can communicate and collaborate with peers outside the four walls in my classroom. Solomon and Schrum (2014) share, Web 2.0 tools can spark students’ creativity, engages their curiosity, and makes learning an adventure instead of a task. We are in a digitally driven world causing education to become more digitalized. Technology is an essential force changing much of our teaching and pedagogy (“9 Essential Digitals,” 2017). Daily utilization of technology in the classroom is not consistent but should be. Many teachers are not very tech savvy and are apprehensive to implement any Web 2.0 tools into their lesson plans due to the fear of failure. More professional development regarding the ways to effectively implement technology tools into the classroom needs be accessible for teachers.
I am looking forward to implementing more technology tools into my own classroom this school year. Edmodo and Padlet are just two Web 2.0 tools I hope to become more confident utilizing with my students in grades first through fifth. With Edmodo, I hope to teach my digital learners correct and safe social networking skills through digital citizenship. My goal is for my students to understand the importance of digital citizenship and carry these skills into other Web 2.0 tools such as Padlet or Recap. Padlet and Recap are also great social networking tools, where my students can respond to their peer’s posts and opinions. By keeping my students engaged with my digital lessons, I hope to maximize their learning.
Through my 18 years of professional teaching, I’ve grown to believe Web 2.0 tools are essential to my 21st century learners. They allow students to learn new material with their own specific learning style. For example, my verbal/linguistic students learn best through language development including speaking, listening, writing, and reading. Storybird is a great tool to help my students excel. With my musical/rhythmic students, they learn best through a variety of sounds. These include listening and making sounds such as songs, patterns, rhythms, and other types of auditory expressions. GarageBand would allow them to transfer their new knowledge into a song using a variety of musical instruments. A classroom integrated with modern technology may allow students to become more engaged in their learning and help learning come to life.
References:
9 Essential Digital Skills for 21st Century Teachers (2017, August). Educational Technology and Mobile Learning. Retrieved from http://www.educatorstechnology.com/
Soloman, G. & Schrum, L. (2014). Web 2.0 How-To For Educators. (2nd ed.). Washington, DC: International Society for Technology in Education.