I felt that\u00a0David Jonassen’s description of Mindtools ”\u00a0digital tools that support knowledge construction, exploration, learning by doing, learning by conversing, and learning by reflecting” (Jonassen, D. H. 2000),perfectly encapsulates what designers of learning experiences should aspire to. \u00a0Now more than ever our consumer based society is shoving technology in our faces to view and use. \u00a0Technology is often overlooked as a tool to create and is seen as a device to consume. \u00a0The DIY\/Maker\/OpenSource movement moves in a counter direction to the corporate controlled environment that surrounds us. \u00a0It is our duty as teachers to help our students not only understand how to create with technology but to educate them on how technology works.<\/p>\n
I am currently moving my grade 5 class away from segmented core subjects into a more interdisciplinary station approach. I usually use direct instruction to introduce the general base components of each stations. \u00a0I cannot be in all places at once so I have been building web pages using wix to help build a structured approach around each station. \u00a0For example I have a 3D printing station, raspberry Pi station, VR\/AR station and robotics station. \u00a0Each station has its own website that guides the students from basic steps to a self regulated approach where they begin to branch into individual areas of interest. \u00a0All stations are linked back into google drive and their own personal wix website where they place their assignments and projects. \u00a0We end in a passion project attached which incorporates all of the stations. I hope I can I can continue to build on my students digital literacy and my understanding of how it can enhance their learning.<\/p>\n
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