Week 7 Final Post-Reflection

Week 7: Final Blog

In the past weeks, I learned so much on how technology impacts the classroom. Teachers can use technology “to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to face and virtual environment” (Cennamo, Ross & Ertmer, 2009, p.23). In addressing diverse learners technology has shown to be very positive.  I have been teaching for five years and technology was not my focus to enhance student learning. However, through research and taking courses at Walden University it has shown me that technology lesson plan is well needed for students in the 21^st century. The GAME PLAN is an acronym that I will use to guide me in my lesson plan. The plan will include: (a) set goals, (b) take action to meet the foals, (c) monitor progress toward achieving goals, and (d) evaluate whether the goals were achieved. In addition, I will extend the learning to new situations (Cennamo, Ross & Ertmer, 2009)..

I use blog in the classroom. But now, my blog has a lesson plan for my adult learners. Teaching adults requires certain conditions based on Knowles theory that is necessary for adult learning. Conditions includes: (1) an atmosphere that promote collaboration, mutual trust, and support: and (2) the idea that learners must participate in diagnosing their needs and evaluating their learning.  Students are more self-directed learners, engage, and motivated to learn new skills.

One of the technology tools impressed me as an educator is digital storytelling. The students are so engage, and collaborating with their peers. I was working with android applications but still need more information to make this a success. I was able to purchase a CD on different application that relates to maternity and women’s health. The students worked in the classroom or at home. There were times that they could do the lesson plan on their own to enhance learning.  I do need more work in summarizing the steps that the student will need in class and adding more instructional strategies.

 

Reference

Cennamo, K., Ross, J. & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. (Laureate Education, Inc., Custom ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

Assessing Content Area Learning

 

Slowly, I am finding the information that I need to integrate technology into the classroom. My last post, I had difficulty downloading a digital technology tool on my tablet android. I contacted the author and still trying to fix the problem. In the meanwhile I was able to find another digital web-based learning resource called “learning objects.” “Learning objects is a way to offer many styles and students can pace their learning” (www. Wisc-online.com/Listobjects.aspx.).  I tried this website out today in class and the class loved it.

 

The students can email their answers to their instructors. I was looking for additional assistance in postpartum for my students. There were various content that related to postpartum such as newborn and postpartum care utilizing the nursing process. My action will be to modify and incorporate additional digital tools including newborn baby jeopardy. It all goes back to set goals, take action, monitor progress, and evaluate.

 

I have learned that assessment can support student learning (Cennamo, Ross & Ertmer). I will need to find the right evaluative tool to assess learning. In addition I need to provide on-going feedback on their progress and how they are achieving their learning goals.

 

 

 

Reference

 

Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2009) Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. (Laureate Education, Inc., Custom ed.) Belmont, CA: Wadsworth.