Week 12 - Assignment 1 and 2

Technology integration is meant to facilitate the development of our student’s cognitive skills. Technology should be used as an extension of the mind, where students are required to use their cognitive and technology skills simultaneously instead of learning solely from the technology. 

In the 21st century students can benefit greatly through effective technology integration. Teachers must take advantage of technology and encourage students to produce exemplary work. Through the links and article provided, I gained some ideas on how and why to integrate technology into the classroom. As a teacher I would take advantage of the professional development opportunities to enhance my knowledge regarding technology integration. Also, teachers need to ensure that all students have equal access to the material to all the technology that is included into the lesson. Technology is something that can enhance every lesson and teachers need to work on how to utilize the opportunity.
There are many technologies available, and I would like to use them in my own classroom. Technologies include smartboards, class blogs, google docs, wikis, ipads, computer programs such as Microsoft Word and Powerpoint. 
Discovering the various kinds of communication methods available online, and giving the option to use them in a research project provides students with language needed to communicate effectively. Web tools is a great way for teachers to motivate their students to create masterful writing. Students can publish their writing so that others can view it through a website or public document.
The Bookbuilder.cast.org is a great tool that teachers can use for students to practice writing and it provides room for differentiation as well.
Having students create digital stories and publishing them is a great interactive hands on activity for students to portray anything. 
To view a Lesson Plan with Technology Integration to enhance learning outcomes follow this link - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Bqicbrzz9aXydLQJ_AnCaE3XBrtkf-urSDyCstRyQP0/edit?usp=sharing
To view a Prezi presentation on different technologies that can be used within any literacy program follow this link -
https://prezi.com/view/catvfSCO0Ae554JddKsb/

Comments

  1. Rebecca JacobsNovember 22, 2018 at 7:25 AM

    "Technology integration is meant to facilitate the development of our student’s cognitive skills. Technology should be used as an extension of the mind, where students are required to use their cognitive and technology skills simultaneously instead of learning solely from the technology. "

    I couldn't agree more with that opening statement!

    I love the lesson plan of building a book! students love creating substantive things they can own!

    Your prezi presentation is so cool :D i love the template, and the content was very organized very well, you had a ton of great tools and ideas!

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  2. Faigy HerzogNovember 22, 2018 at 10:39 AM

    Chavi, your assignment are very well done!! I love how you wrote that technology should be used as an extension of the mind! Great point!! Your lesson plan is fantastic! Creating a UDL book based on their virtual field trip is such a great idea! And your prezi is superb! The template couldn't be better, and your ideas of technology integration are very useful! Thank you!

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  3. Malka LametNovember 22, 2018 at 1:47 PM

    Good job Chavi! You did a great job on all your assignments. I really enjoyed reading over your lesson plan. The UDL book builder is a great tool to use in the classroom.

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  4. AnonymousNovember 22, 2018 at 7:00 PM

    Awesome reflection, Chavi! You did a great job clarifying how technology can be used to support literacy instruction! Your lesson plan is well-developed and highly engaging! I believe students will benefit greatly from creating a UDL book!

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  5. Gitty AdlerNovember 23, 2018 at 5:41 AM

    Chavi, your reflection on technology integration is fabulous. You so clearly explained how technology can be a good tool to support literacy.
    Your lesson plan is a perfect example of this. I, too, love UDL Bookbuilder. Students can gain so much when using this site. I love how you combined literacy and social studies in one lesson plan, while weaving technology through it.
    Lastly, your presentation is fantastic!! It has such a professional look and gives amazing tech tools and ideas for teaching literacy.

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  6. ChayaNovember 24, 2018 at 11:41 AM

    Chavi, your Prezi presentation is clear, organized and full of information. You give great ideas for integrating technology in all aspects of literacy instruction. Thanks for sharing!

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  7. UnknownNovember 24, 2018 at 7:26 PM

    Wow, Chava! You gave such great ideas to effectively integrate technology into the literacy curriculum. I enjoyed viewing and learning from your lesson plan and prezi presentation. (Pessy Schwartz)

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  8. Dr. Saleh-JohnsonDecember 2, 2018 at 6:51 AM

    Chava nice job with your presentation!

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