Chapter 6 explains many aspects of technology in the classroom. The first is curriculum integration, also known as technology integration. This is basically the integration of many different technological aspects, such as software, into the curriculum of all educational subjects/fields of study. Currently, many schools have computer labs devoted to integration. The ASSURE model basically takes the idea of technology integration and transforms it into the classroom. The steps to assure are: Analyze the Learner; State Objectives; Select Methods, Media, and Materials; Utilize Method, Media, and Materials; Require Learner Participation; and Evaluate and Revise. These are useful steps not only for technology integration, but also for general classroom teaching. Learning theories allow for the relation of the learning environment into the teaching and learning styles. This can only be done through educational research. Such a process must be specific to the school, classroom, students, and teachers to work effectively. Overall, this chapter gave several useful strategies to be used in the classroom!
The Powerpoint experience was only review. However, the assignment did help refresh my memory about all of the different tools within Powerpoint. Also, I had never used teacher notes before. That was very interesting to see that teachers can add extra notes to themselves involving content and presentation. I enjoyed doing the Powerpoint assignment, and look forward to the next assignment as well. Also, I still believe the wikis were very interesting, especially how people commented on others wikis. That is awesome!
For sharing technology aspects...I believe that everyone should try doing a webpage with notepad. I just learned how to do one this semester...and it is so much easier than any other webpage maker. The assignment took me less than 20 minutes to have up on the web for everyone to see. I did not know that everyone else was having so many problems with other ways. Oh, and the best way to learn html code is to research it on the web and try different things out! Good luck on future webpage making!!
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Well said but you had experience before! I think if I teach this class again I will no do use the "Word" approach but instead use notepad. Whatever the case, some of our students really have NO clue and this was a big step for them.
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