As a previous English Language Learner reading teacher, one of the biggest take aways I got from this class was from chapter 12 in Technologies, Digital Media, and Reading Instruction text. One challenge we had this year was how to effectively evaluate the effects of technology integration on reading/academic achievement. There are many factors that play a role in student achievement, so it can be difficult to pin point what exactly is impacted from technology This chapter presented research findings that discuss the impact of technologies on reading instruction and achievement. Stating that when implemented effectively, it is effective. I will definitely be used the recommendations that are intended to support technology planning in my coaching with teachers and will create a checklist of these recommendations so that they can be referred to in discussions.
Next year, our goal is to develop parent education workshops and resources on technology integration and best practices. This class offered some resources that I've been compiling for this goal. One resource is The PBS Parent site, which shared information on digital media and 21st century skills. I am hoping to include social media and digital literacy in more integration goals next year as well. Sometimes it can be challenging to start younger students with this goal, but I plan to use a lot of the ideas my peers shared in the Cool Tools Show and Tell. I think this assignment was extremely beneficial. I really liked how my peers showed actual student examples of what they did with their students, for example the GoAnimate student example so that I can put it into perspective and use them to show as models when I am coaching teachers. The first week of the class, the introduction to the course, is really where I found some great resources that I will share with the teachers that I coach. A lot of them were great info graphics or comparisons of concepts. For example, in the article titled From Written to Digital: The New Literacy, had a great comparison chart of traditional to digital literacy that I will use next year with the teachers I work with. This will be a great resource to use when introducing digital literacy and its' important with students. I think this course was well-balanced and included a lot of activities that allowed me to learn from others. The resources were use able and friendly as well. As I reflect on the course, so far, I do believe it has impacted me greatly. I am also passionate about the subject, so it is very interesting to me. Thank you!
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