Moving Toward Dynamic Technologies
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http://quatrissiajohnson.wikispaces.com/Principles+of+Distance+Education+%28EDUC+-+7102+-+2%29
As new technologies are becoming emerged into learning experience in the classroom it is essential that educators select technologies that provide effective and specific outcomes. “Technology can be conceptualized along a continuum of static to dynamic” (Moller, 2008). Static technologies are those that allow the learners to gather information, while dynamic technologies enable learners to gain a deeper understanding of content.
In considering where I am on the “static-dynamic continuum,” I believe I am moving toward the middle of the continuum. I utilize several technologies that provide my students with information and a few that enable them to collaborate and receive content that enable them to gain a deeper understanding of knowledge.
I believe that I can begin to move toward the dynamic end of the “static- dynamic continuum” by obtaining information about new technologies and utilize them in my classroom. Therefore, I must be aware of the new technologies and determine ways to use them effectively in my classroom, so that I can have my students’ utilize these new technologies.
Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technology tools. [Unpublished Paper]
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It is indeed a fact that educators have to be selective in the type technology tools that they use to support the learning objective of the lesson. Just using technology for the sake of using it will do nothing to enhance the learning situation.
ReplyDeleteWe should always match our dynamic technology tools to the lesson so as to provide the students with a deep understanding that will stay with them forever. Just getting information and not processing it into useful, relevant information does not work. ~C. Penny Penagraph
I also feel that I am in the middle of the continuum I have pretty much covered the static technologies, but I have not yet reached the dynamic end. I am just learning how to use many of the technologies in the middle of the continuum like blogs and wikis. It will be a while before I get to the dynamic end but I too am on my way.
ReplyDeleteAfter reviewing your concept map we have very similiar media and I agree with your concept mapping.
I am with you with where I would place myself in the continuum. My struggle is going to be using these dynamic technologies, not for my use, but to enhance student learning.
ReplyDeleteWith technology changing so fast, what do you think is a good way to keep up with the latest technologies? Do you think we need to be tech experts? Or is this too much to ask for educators?