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My list for exploration was very long, as the more I considered what I wanted to know, the more ideas I started to wonder about! I suppose this is how inquiry is supposed to work! However as a whole, I\u2019m really interested in exploring online learning and how I can take it to the next level at my school. Therefore after searching through countless websites, articles and videos, these are the ones that really gave me those \u2018aha\u2019 moments that I needed.<\/span><\/p>\n

Differentiated Instruction
\n<\/span>I am currently taking a Differentiated Instruction course towards the completion of my Special Education Diploma, and this video really brought both courses together for me. Ultimately, technology really supports differentiated instruction and engagement of all students. We have so many opportunities to engage students with technology and it appears that this school is doing just that. What I really appreciated about this video is that it showed the collaborative time between the teachers and how they truly valued this time. This is so important in advocating for technology and its success. I also appreciated how they mentioned that they did not believe they had more technology than many other schools but that they were just making very good use of what they had. It truly is remarkable to see how confident the students are interacting with technology, speaking and recording. It\u2019s an inspiration for sure!<\/p>\n

Video<\/span>
\nForest Lake Elementary School (2010). \u201cTech-Fueled Differentiated Instruction Engages Elementary School Students.\u201d Retrieved from: http:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/stw-differentiated-instruction-technology-elementary-video January 25<\/a>, 2014.<\/p>\n

Student Engagement
\n<\/span>This video helped me to understand how technology supports student engagement through a student perspective. It goes to show, even during this research process, the sources that stood out the most for me and that I have included here, were primarily videos. This is because there were clear visual examples of technology as a part of the learning. I could see it taking place and therefore, I could connect with how this could potentially work in my own school. It just goes to show, that I prefer technology when I\u2019m learning too! Interesting connection for me today…<\/span><\/p>\n

Video<\/span>
\nThe George Lucas Educational Foundation. (2012). \u201cAn Introduction to Technology Integration.\u201d Retrieved from: http:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/technology-integration-introduction-video<\/a> January 25, 2014.<\/p>\n


\nOnline Classroom Learning<\/span>
\n<\/span> This ebook was one of our suggested readings, and although I haven\u2019t read through the whole thing, I focused on chapter two which was called: Learning with Technology. It gave clear examples of how learning happens in a variety of forms (learning through experts, with others, through making and through exploring, etc.) but highlighted that \u201cNo technology has an impact on learning on its own right; impact depends on how it is used.\u201d If I consider how this philosophy impacts my teaching, I have to agree that learning happens at a variety of times and in different ways for different students. Technology allows us to differentiate naturally and it allows the students to focus on their individual learning because it isn\u2019t identical to everyone else\u2019s but we need to use it effectively and meaningfully. I feel that I can really use this resource because it is honest and applicable for using technology in today\u2019s classroom.<\/p>\n

Ebook<\/span>
\nLuckin, Bligh, Manches, Ainsworth, Crook & Noss. \u201cDecoding Learning: The Proof, Promise and Potential of Digital Education<\/a>.\u201d (2012). Retrieved from: http:\/\/www.nesta.org.uk\/sites\/default\/files\/decoding_learning_report.pdf<\/a>
\nJanuary 25, 2014.<\/p>\n

Collaborative Storytelling\/Publishing
\n<\/span>This website gives a good overview of what collaborative storytelling is and how it can be used in the classroom. It also gives some good suggestions of programs to use and gives some good suggestions for using the student\u2019s voice (voicethread) to personalize the story they created. It was made fairly clear that the technology is there to support the writing and engage the student with the process. I\u2019m really keen to try this out, so this was a good place for me to get the essential information. It was also aimed at Elementary school teachers so the resources listed are applicable to me.<\/p>\n

<\/span>Digital Storytelling 2.0: Connect, Create and Collaborate.
\nhttp:\/\/web2012.discoveryeducation.com\/blog\/index.cfm\/2011\/4\/27\/Digital-Storytelling-20-Connect-create-and-collaborate<\/a>
\nI wanted to include this blog on Storybird because I\u2019ve been a little unclear on how to use it and implement it into the school where I am working. This blog gives clear examples on how it is relevant and can be easily used in the school setting. I\u2019m looking forward to giving this program a try!<\/p>\n

Blog
\nNew Teacher Boot Camp Week Three: Using Storybird
\nhttp:\/\/www.edutopia.org\/blog\/storybird-new-teacher-boot-camp-lisa-dabbs<\/a><\/p>\n

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