Does technology really transform education?
This question presents challenges to a dedicated program of technology use in
the classroom or library. Using the
American Association of School Librarians (AASL)Best Websites for Teaching and
Learning and the SAMR model (Substitution Augmentation Modification Redefinition),
created by Ruben R. Puentedura, investigators conclude that mobile apps,
technology, and websites are now more equitably accessible in libraries and
classrooms.
The SAMR model allows scaffolding of
skillsets as students initiate web-based learning. For example, for a book report students could
use a digital camera to substitute for a paper and pencil report. To augment it, students could use Zooburst.com
to make 3-D pop-up books. Librarians
could guide these students through Animoto to make a slide show for book night
in the library. This is the modification
level. To redefine the activity, the
students could use Touchcast, an augmented reality app, to create interactive
videos.
The AASL websites are vetted for quality,
productivity, access, skill enhancement, and student engagement. There are 125 on the list now. AASL is now looking at adding more sites that
address mobile technology, specifically applications, to enhance access to more
students.
In my classroom, I will use Gaggle.com for the first time. It is a cloud-based learning
platform. It started out as just a student email provider, but is now able to
offer digital lockers, discussion boards, instant messaging, blogs,
class pages, assignments, calendars, a social learning wall, GaggleTube. I think the students will be stimulated to
participate in this site daily and I will monitor and assess their involvement
each day.
A second strategy is to extend their computer class instruction in
slide presentations to my own math/science classes by allowing them to group
and use p\Powerpoints, Prezi’s, or other presentation tools for their group
science reports. They have practiced
this in their enrichment class so this year they should be prepared to apply
their learning in their content class.
Jacobs-Israel,
M., & Moorefield-Lang, H. (2013).
Redefining technology in
libraries and schools. Teacher Librarian, 41(3), 16-18. Retrieved from
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