Teaching and Learning with Technology - Carrie Carlson

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References 

Greener, S., & Wakefield, C. (2015). Developing confidence in the use of digital tools in

teaching. Electronic Journal of E-Learning, 13(4), 260–267. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=ehh&AN=103196640&site=eds-live

Summary

• According to a research study bt Greener and Wakefield (2015), “there is very little consistent understanding in the student body of how to employ digital technologies for learning” (p. 262). Engagement, the level of comfort between the educator and student, and the students ability to utilize devices such as tablets and computers are all huge factors that have both negative and positive effects within the classroom.
• The academic staff and their literacy with technology strongly influences digital confidence among its users. It is also prominent when guiding appropriate skill development among the students to permit them to reach their educational goals.
• To solve educational problems and establish learning opportunities, the challenge of expectations of the student and the staff capabilities needs to be faced.

Assess

• This article is from 2015. It is a research study that looked into the impacts of implementing technology in the classroom and how that affected both the students and staff. 

• The authors have an extensive list of references that they accredit at the end of their study as well as citing their sources throughout their work.

• This article is very well analyzed and reported on. It provides insight that supports the positives of technology as well as the negatives that can arise when it is integrated within a curriculum. 

Brown, Jason. “Redefining Learning & Teaching Using Technology.” YouTube, 28 Mar. 2016, www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOTEQVYDPpg.

Summary

• Computers and devices have transformed the world, but prices, damage liabilities, and distractions are all risks when implementing classroom technology.
• Connecting with people around the world will inspire children in classrooms towards their education
• Information from textbooks are outdated, expensive, and boring for students and teachers to reference. 
• Applying technology is also sustainable.Technology can be utilized on a small scale as well; teachers can implement games into their lessons. 

Assess

• This talk was conducted in 2016. The idea of implementing technology then was a controversial topic then, and has continued to be an important topic in today’s world.

• The speaker was a young adult who felt passionately about how technology motivates students.

• This speech was brief but it covered important information on why technology can have both positive and negative effects within the classroom.

Reflection

• I believe that the article and video that I selected was verifiable and reliable. Technology has a huge impact on classrooms, but it is important to integrate it with caution. This topic requires educators to thoroughly analyze their own knowledge and lesson plans. Enriching applications and material provided through the medium of technological devices will permit the students to flourish academically.

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