How does this reading impact your thinking about technology’s role in teaching and learning?
How this reading impacts my thinking about technology’s role in teaching and learning is by expressing more technology use for the classroom. As I read this chapter, I became more aware of podcasting, Screencasting and live streaming; I have heard of these uses before, but I never actually knew what they were. I think podcasting, Screencasting and live streaming definitely impacts technology’s role in student’s learning. Using these three technology tools are very beneficial for students who are a more visual/hands-on student.
Each of these technology uses provides that extra alternative for students to take in account. Out of these three, I think the one most useful for a teacher to promote learning as well as their own teaching is Screencasting. Due to many new technology uses that are coming in the classroom, students will need that extra guidance in learning how to facilitate a certain site. When I think of Screencasting, I think of the tool I used for my iRLO-scratch. Scratch is a great program for students to use, especially at the upper elementary level, but Scratch can also be very difficult for students to operate. However, if I promoted Scratch within my future classroom, I could show a “demonstration” of how to do certain things through Screencasting. Screencasting is a great way for students to follow along. I believe that students will be able to engage in a site or selected program when they know how to navigate it.
Out of the other two technology uses, podcasting and live streaming, I think the on that would be most beneficial for students is podcasting. The reason I think podcasting is beneficial for students is because of the exact same reasons/examples listed on page 116-117. I especially liked the examples given for a history class such as, “oral histories, interviews, or reenactments of historical events.” I know for me history was my least favorite subject because it was so difficult to understand and keep track of the important dates. However, with podcasting students will be able to reenact important things that happened in history, which will allow the students to engage and remember more important information. Each of these technology uses listed in this chapter were my favorite. Each of them will be beneficial towards my teaching and my future student’s learning.
What will you do differently as a future teacher as a direct result of this new thinking?
Due to a direct result of this new thinking, as a future teacher, I will incorporate Podcasts, Screencasting and live streaming into my classroom. Well, that is, I hope to. Before actually incorporating these into my classroom, I would “test” them out first before introducing them to my students. The two that I would use most, I believe, are Screencasting and podcasts. Each of these tools will allow my students to get a better understanding of any particular subject.
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