- Description/Experience
In our last Education seminar we went over a network called EdModo. This is a safe, simple way for teachers and students to collaborate. Through this network teachers and students can share grades, homework, announcememnts, etc. I find EdModo to be quite interesting because it is a great way for teachers to use technology within the classroom. This site is a great way for students to share thoughts and ideas, and it also cuts down on paperwork.
- Application
I agree that EdModo is a great way to incorporate technology integration and diversity within the classroom. As a secondary education social studies major it is very important to keep things intriguing to the students. At this age the students will most likely know how to navigate a computer well. This network would be great for posting readings or articles, or even discussion topics. Discussion posts would be a good activity because it would be an effective way for students to read eachothers thoughts.
- Reflection
-Technology:
EdModo is a form of technology used to make teaching easier and interesting. It is a way for teachers and students to brainstorm and share content at anytime.
-Pedagogy Content:
Content Pedagogy is simply teaching skills that teachers use to get the content to the students effectively. To get an assignment effectively explained to my students I would briefly summarize the assignment. Next I would have the students explain to me using their own thoughts what they believe the assignment is. Having the students back-brief would let me as the teacher know that the students understand.
-Technology Pedagogy:
Technology Pedagogy would be using technology to effectively teach. With an assignment; such as, a paper, I would allow students to use EdModo to share ideas or information for the assignmant. I would make sure that no one was basically writing the paper for the whole class. I would allow students to work on this at home, but would also use come class time in case a student does not have access to a computer.
-Technology content:
EdModo would replace the traditional power point or lecture teaching methos. The students would be given some freedom to find research for the assignmant on their own. It is important as a teacher to keep teaching interesting and different, otherwise students will lose focus.
-Technology Pedagogy content:
Overall I believe using a tool such as EdModo would be effective. I believe the students would learn more using this technique because instead of giving them the answers through a lecture, they would be required to find the information themselves. It is important to start with a brief overview of the assignment so the students get the general idea.
Your reflection was really insightful. I agree that as secondary teachers, we will have to find ways to keep our students interested, and EdModo could be helpful in making the material more intriguing for them. I also like that you would allow students to collaborate on assignments but keep an eye on them so that one student isn't doing all the work. Another thing I found interesting was your integration of discussion posts using this technology. I believe that discussion with classmates is a vital part of a student's education, allowing them to see a different viewpoint on material being taught.
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