Posted in ETEC533, Module C: Emerging Genres of Teaching, Learning and Digital Technologies on Apr 16th, 2009 No Comments »
Reading back through all my blog posts for ETEC 533 was an interesting experience. It was remarkable how my beliefs and opinions about technology use in education have evolved throughout the course. To explain the changes that I believe have occurred in my thinking I’m going to use a sweet analogy; the role of sugar […]
Posted in ETEC533, Module A: Framing Issues on Apr 16th, 2009 No Comments »
Abstract Student preoccupation with technology combined with the new option of enrolling in courses offered via distributed learning has resulted in an ever increasing number of students learning science without the benefit of traditional hands-on laboratory experiments. This paper analyzes the educational benefits of traditional laboratory experiments and computer simulations of science experiments, with a […]
Posted in ETEC533, Module C: Emerging Genres of Teaching, Learning and Digital Technologies on Apr 2nd, 2009 No Comments »
I recorded these thoughts awhile ago, but just got to posting them here… I just completed my ILN lab. This was an experience where we were able to remotely operate a GC/MS analyzing a prepared sample. I chose to analysis sample 5, the anesthesiologist as I figured, since he’s the person handling the drugs, he’d […]
Posted in ETEC533, Module C: Emerging Genres of Teaching, Learning and Digital Technologies on Apr 2nd, 2009 No Comments »
I wonder about this question every time I notice the reliance of students on technology. It is clearly evident to me that students no longer use technology to enhance their everyday lives, they are reliant on it. Take away their cell phones, they’d be crushed! Scarier…take away their calculators and the vast majority would be […]
Posted in ETEC533, Module C: Emerging Genres of Teaching, Learning and Digital Technologies on Apr 2nd, 2009 No Comments »
According to Resnick and Wilensky (1998)1 , while role-playing activities have been commonly used in social studies classrooms, they have been infrequently used in science and mathematics classrooms. Speculate on why role playing activities may not be promoted in math and science and elaborate on your opinion on whether activities such as role playing should […]
Posted in ETEC533, Module C: Emerging Genres of Teaching, Learning and Digital Technologies on Mar 17th, 2009 No Comments »
This week I explored virtual chem. Lab programs on the internet, focusing specifically on this website http://chemlab.byu.edu/tour/Chemistry I like how this software combines visualization of lab technique with the creation of data values so that students can combine a scientific technique with the formulas they learn about in class. While I am still a strong […]
Posted in ETEC533, Module B: Design of Technology Enhanced Learning Experiences on Mar 5th, 2009 No Comments »
What is the author’s theory of learning? The authors general theory of learning is constructivist, in that he believes meaningful learn only occurs when students build their own models and understanding of concepts. He believes that effective learning occurs when students are motivated to investigate a topic due to their realization that they lack knowledge […]
Posted in ETEC533, Module B: Design of Technology Enhanced Learning Experiences on Mar 5th, 2009 No Comments »
I am really interested in WISE, a well-worked out example of a TELE. The ways in which it works with the student to help them think about what they are learning, and find connections between content and the real-world is very nice to see. I like how this program is very interactive, the student doesn’t […]
Posted in ETEC533, Module B: Design of Technology Enhanced Learning Experiences on Mar 5th, 2009 No Comments »
What are several challenges students have with understanding earth science? Earth science has a very broad scope, encompassing everything from weather patterns, to ocean currents etc. I believe students face a number of challenges when addressing this broad topic: · It is difficult for them to envision the vast amount of spaces involved when discussing […]
Posted in ETEC533, Module B: Design of Technology Enhanced Learning Experiences on Feb 11th, 2009 No Comments »
After browsing the Jasper Series T.E.L.E. I’m left with a few thoughts. I like how video is incorporated with the math/physics questions as a way to help the students connect their learning with real-life situations. It’s always good to help students see the relevance in what they’re learning and the series does this well. My […]