Contents
Module Objectives
In this module you will:
- Explore the components of instructional technology
- Evaluate when to add technology into learning opportunities with students
- Analyze types of technology
Activity #1: Technology Self-Assessment
Click this link https://bmcccuny.iad1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3t6Qe91xB0ejFvo to complete the Technology Self-Assessment
Activity #2: Integrating Technology
Listen to this podcast in which Katie Davis discusses her book Technology’s Child
Read: Integrating Technology in the Classroom https://inclusiveclassrooms.org/resources/teacher-inquiries/integrating-technology-in-the-classroom
Read Teachers’ Essential Guide to Teaching with Technology: https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/teachers-essential-guide-to-teaching-with-technology
Read: Take learning offline with activities that engage children in a variety of ways https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/offline-and-off-screen-activities-for-minds-on-learning
Read Teachers’ Essential Guide to Teaching with Technology: https://www.commonsense.org/education/articles/teachers-essential-guide-to-teaching-with-technology
Read: How to integrate technology https://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-guide-implementation
Read: Integrating Technology in the Classroom https://inclusiveclassrooms.org/resources/teacher-inquiries/integrating-technology-in-the-classroom
Read: 25 Brilliant Ways to Use Technology in the Classroom with Ease: https://www.prodigygame.com/main-en/blog/25-easy-ways-to-use-technology-in-the-classroom–downloadable-list/
Read: Effective Uses of Technology in Elementary School: https://www.edutopia.org/article/effective-uses-technology-elementary-school/
Read: How classroom technology is holding students back https://www.technologyreview.com/2019/12/19/131155/classroom-technology-holding-students-back-edtech-kids-education/
Read: Let’s use iPads in Learning Centers (Lu & Sherman, 2020)
Read: Gamification in Your Classroom (Hill & Brunvand, 2020)
Optional Readings:
ps_technology-copy PS_technology_Examples-copyLink to Technology in ECE
Activity #3: Reflection
Use a medium below you are NOT familiar with to share:
- A learning experience you implemented with children using any technology that was successful. Why was it successful?
- A learning experience you implemented with children using any technology that was not successful. Why was it not successful? What could you have done differently? What lessons about technology did you learn from the experience?
- Include references from the sources/materials from this module in your reflections.
- Post a link
Review the links from your colleagues. Reply to 2 colleagues under their link on the Google Doc:
- 1 who shared a successful learning experience using technology that you can relate. Explain why you can relate.
- 1 who shared an unsuccessful learning experience using technology that you relate. Explain why you relate.
Mediums to select from (select 1 you are not familiar with), some may require you to create an account:
Jamboard — you will need a Google account
Canva — you will need to create an account
Padlet — you will need to create an account
GoogleSlides — you will need a Google account
Nearpod — create an account using your DOE email
