Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility- My first goal is to continue to model and promote digital citizenship and responsibility. I believe that we are at the beginning of a new ear in digital assistance. We now have "phones" that can nearly do everything a computer can. It leads to a new world of communication and access to information. To use and teach others to use these tools as tools and not toys is a huge responsibility. These are gaming devices and messaging devices yes but they are also so much more than that. They are organizers and mobile offices. Learning to think this way really changes the way you look at your "phone."
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I already am enrolled in this masters program and plan to take more classes when this is finished. The new world of Internet programs means there is no excuse for teacher not to continue their education and model a love for learning.
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NTrichler,
ReplyDeleteYou are absolutely correct about cell phones. I was amazed by the teacher testimonial on the course DVD from D.Laufenberg about how she engaged students in using their cell phones, G-cast and Flickr to engage students in reporting about Election Day activities (Laureate, 2009). It was inspiring. All of the schools in my district ban the use of cell phones during school hours but I liked that this teacher found a way to engage student with using their cell phones out of class to promote learning.
Overseas, cell phone service is still very expensive so many students do not have cell phones. It is gradually changing so I am interested in gathering information on how educators can take advantage of cell phones to promote student learning. I am looking forward to hearing about what you find.
I would like to agree with you on your comments about professional development but unfortunately in my district I have a very large proportion of educators that will retire in the next few years. As a result, I do find some resistance when I provide training on the use of existing or new technology tools to promote student learning. Many of these long time educators are so conditioned to teaching the same way that they are just not interested in trying something new. I observe numerous classes, especially at the high school level, where students are receiving instruction primarily through listening to lectures and doing the written assignments out of the book. It is exactly the same form of instruction I primarily received in high school over 25 years ago. It is refreshing being in this course where I can communicate regularly with educators who are focused on improving their teaching through the use of technology.
Reference:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore: Author.
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Nate,
ReplyDeleteI agree that cell phones have a place in the educational system. Students can use their cell phones to take pictures, create podcasts, access the web, send text messages, use a GPS program, and communicate with their peers. Most districts and schools require students to have their phones turned off or kept out of sight during the school day. What are the procedures for cell phone use in your school or district? How will you model digital citizenship or responsibility for your students? Diana Laufenberg, an 11th grade U.S. history teacher in Philadelphia, designed a lesson in which her students used their cell phones as reporters on the street(Laureate Education, 2009). Utilizing Gcast, students created podcasts using their cell phones to report election stories on Election Day. Ms. Laufenberg stated that it was a rewarding experience for her students. If I had the right age group of students, I would definitely incorporate this type of technology into a lesson. With proper guidance, these tools can enhance learning and engage the students in the lesson.
Resources:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore: Author.
Cell phones can provide a great learning experience for students. Unfortunately, our schools still do not allow students to bring in their cell phones to the classroom. Teachers that are still stuck in the traditional way of teaching do not see cell phone as a necessary tool for the learning process. Are cell phones allowed in the schools in your district?
ReplyDeleteWe actually changed our policy on cell phones and other electronic devices this year. With the advancements in this handheld technology we now allow them in class but try to monitor thier use very closely. Most have calculators and we are teaching our stduents not to hide it if you are using it for work. Give students a chance to enter information in the calendar. Create voice messages to ourselves.
ReplyDeleteAn example of me modeling this behavior is my stduents needed a copy of a poster i have in my room on how to create a resume. They wanted a way to take it home. I took a picture of it with my phone and turned it into a pdf and emailed it to them right there on the spot. What a crazy time we live in.