Week 7

Of all the tools and concepts you learned in this course, what are the 2 most useful and why? What are the 2 you think this course could change or do without? There are no wrong or right answers, your credit is based on that you answered all parts of the question.

Week 6

Chapter 14 in your textbook discusses the changing landscape of technology and its effect on education. Do you see technology changing the role of the teacher in the classroom? If so, why AND how? If not, why not? Reference the text AT LEAST ONCE.

Week 5

Chapter 4 in your textbook talks about using technology to meet the needs of diverse learners. As a teachers, how can you use technology to reach the different types of learners in your classroom? Give at least 2 examples and reference the book at least once. If the reference from the book is long paraphrase is according to the APA guidelines.

Week 4

After looking at the resources for interactive display technology and web 2.0 tools used in the classroom, talk about a specific way you would use each in your classroom.  Also, do you think it's important for teachers to incorporate these resources in their teaching? Why or why not?

Week 3

ISTE’s NETS•T standards suggest that it is a teacher’s responsibility to use technology to enhance his or her professional productivity. Administrative software is one of the primary tools to accomplish this standard. Most districts use and make available to teachers a suite of productivity tools including a word processor, spreadsheet, database, and presentation tool as well as communications tools such as an email program. Should teachers be required to be knowledgeable in each productivity tool in the suite available to them?  Why or why not?

Week 1 - Theories

Chapter 2 discusses three learning theories: behaviorism, cognitivism, and constructivism. Which of these resonated with you the most and why? Do you think the knowledge of these and other theories are necessary for teaching with technology and why? Please reference the text at least once in your answer.