Key Concept 7.1 Candidates will be able to apply models of technology in school (such as SAMR, TPACK, and/or TIM) to incorporate technology tools to improve teaching and learning.
Unit Redesign
In ET-605 we recreated an ELA unit called "We are the Stories We Tell". The essential question of the unit was "what makes a person memorable?" This unit included 6 different lessons and activities for the students. It gives the students facts and details about people that are memorable. It provides an opportunity for students to distinguish between essential and non-essential details. This unit will show the students how to produce a clear summary that includes the most important details. This unit will also help students understand the difference between First-Hand and Second-Hand Accounts. While completing the learning activities, students will also have an opportunity to use a variety of technology tools such as, and online venn diagram, Blendedspace, Nearpod, Wordle and Edmodo.
Internship Proposal
Integrating Seesaw into teaching and learning will go along with the Modification level of the SAMR Model. Students will be able to use audio and video to capture pictures of their work and use their voice to explain it. Teachers will use QR codes to have students join the class and complete assignments on Seesaw. A writing and text tool can also be used by students to show their work. Teachers will be able to use this tool to enhance instruction by assigning work and allowing collaboration between students and parents. It can be used for students to practice their skills learned in reading, writing and math. Teachers can use this data to personalize learning based on student needs. The TPACK Model will also be supported using Seesaw. Students have one-to-one devices and will be able to access technology to use Seesaw. The content will align with the curriculum and be used to assess those standards. I will use the pedagogical part of TPACK to understand how to teach adult learners at my school. My recent classes at Loyola has given me skills on how to keep adults engaged in presentations and understanding the importance of making use of their time by allowing them to explore the tool.
Key Concept 7.2 Candidates will be able to demonstrate the ability to tackle challenging technical tasks.
Tech Equity Presentation
I created a Tech Equity focus on a problem that students are having with integrating technology. The problems that schools are having is with teachers not effectively utilizing the devices. Teachers not allowing time for students to practice typing and students not being exposed to weekly online assignments and quizzes. The Innovative Plan that was made included professional development that would be given to the teachers to give guidance on what online resources and tools to use. Chance to chat opportunities will be given for teachers to communicate and collaborate with other teachers in different grade levels about ways they are integrating technology in their classroom. Teachers will also be taught how to use a variety of online tools in their daily instruction.