ETEC 533 Inquiry e-folio

We are nearly half-way through the semester and I have really grounded my perception as to what constitutes “good use” of technology in the classroom. I utilize digital technology a lot within my own practice, but I still feel as though I am very much on the periphery of what is actually available.  I utilize blogs, Power Points, digital video, computer animations and graphics, and my computer is always hooked up to the projector for those unplanned moments of use.

My kids like using it all and feel quite comfortable and empowered by it.  I especially like it when the role of teaching is reversed and my kids are able to teach me a few things. I believe good use of technology is any use that engages, empower, and invites as many users as possible. I am also quickly developing a practice of letting the students have the power and control over the technology. I began our blogsite by posting what I felt were worthy local, national, and global current events to invite critical student reflection. This has gone well and the students seem to reaping many benefits from considering each other’s perspectives. Our next step is to have the students post what they feel is worth consideration and discussion.  I am excited to see how this goes.

Stephen

Our blog site can be visited at the following URL: http://dogcreek.edublogs.org/

Our posts are currently password protected, but we may be lifting this protection so we can gain perspectives from around the world.