TLNT Chapter 12 I found it interesting how this chapter addressed some of the issues that teachers come along when technology is incorporated in the classroom. What really stood out to me what that teachers were unwilling to change their lesson plans to include technology. I believe this is a major issue in education. As a teacher, you must keep up with all changes as different generations come up with different upbringings. Sometimes when teachers become too comfortable, they are unwilling to make any adjustments to their lesson plans for the benefit of their students. However, if they were to do so, they would have a much more productive classroom. I remember when I had teachers who were “old fashioned” I would become disengaged in the lesson and unmotivated to learn. Technology must be built within the lesson, not just incorporated in it, on the outskirts. To become proficient in utilizing technology in the classroom, I will be sure to go to professional development meetings t...
TLNT Chapter 11 Assessing student work is an essential part of learning and monitoring progress. Online platforms are great way to aid assessments. Teachers and students are able to see how they are doing in school and recognize areas where they can improve, serving as a self-assessment tool. Digital portfolios are also a great tool to incorporate inside and outside the classroom. They display content with a fun feel. However, sometimes portfolios may be driven more by the design than the content. Using this in a classroom with be beneficial; however, depending on the ages of the students, they may be distracted by the creativeness and lose sight of the content. I personally always enjoyed reading blogs because they deliver the same content as a textbook, but are displayed in a more engaging, creative way. I also like the idea of clickers. I saw this utilized in a workshop in the school I am student teaching in and the kids LOVED it. It seemed as though they immediately stopped ...