technology integration
Research Phase:
During the research phase of this unit, students will be using web-based articles and videos to research a specific New Mexico bird. Students will then be writing their research findings into a group google-doc.
Presentation Phase:
At the conclusion of my New Mexico Birds unit, students will be working in groups to research a specific New Mexico bird. Instead of presenting their findings in a traditional way, students will be challenged to design the layout and write the text for a web page, which will showcase their findings. The teacher will guide the students through the process of working together to choose the proper layout, pictures, and wording for their webpage. These webpages will be worked on in small group sessions with the teacher, allowing support and guidance throughout the entire process.
The SAMR (Substitution Augmentation Modification and Redefinition) model is a model that is used to reflect on how technology is being used in the classroom, and whether or not it is being used effectively. I believe that having students create webpages together to present their research findings is using technology at the augmentation level of the SAMR model. The augmentation level is when technology is being used to substitute for an old tool. However, this technology has new functionalities and options when compared with the original tool it is substituting.
The student's research webpages are substituting other forms of presentation materials, such as posters or PowerPoint presentations. The accessibility of the webpage is one level of increased functionality webpages offer. Students and parents will have the option of accessing their webpage creation at any step in its creation, in any space where Internet access is available. The option to constantly edit, or recreate the design of the webpage, is another unique function of webpages. This allows students to experiment with designs and layouts quickly, working together to choose the one that they feel is best. With a poster or PowerPoint program, the layout is not as easily changed. The webpage option will also allow students to post videos, audio recordings, gallery images from their time researching, web images, and other options that are not necessary available or as accessible through standard presentation methods. I believe that having students create webpages that showcase their research on a specific bird of New Mexico is an effective use of technology in the classroom.
During the research phase of this unit, students will be using web-based articles and videos to research a specific New Mexico bird. Students will then be writing their research findings into a group google-doc.
Presentation Phase:
At the conclusion of my New Mexico Birds unit, students will be working in groups to research a specific New Mexico bird. Instead of presenting their findings in a traditional way, students will be challenged to design the layout and write the text for a web page, which will showcase their findings. The teacher will guide the students through the process of working together to choose the proper layout, pictures, and wording for their webpage. These webpages will be worked on in small group sessions with the teacher, allowing support and guidance throughout the entire process.
The SAMR (Substitution Augmentation Modification and Redefinition) model is a model that is used to reflect on how technology is being used in the classroom, and whether or not it is being used effectively. I believe that having students create webpages together to present their research findings is using technology at the augmentation level of the SAMR model. The augmentation level is when technology is being used to substitute for an old tool. However, this technology has new functionalities and options when compared with the original tool it is substituting.
The student's research webpages are substituting other forms of presentation materials, such as posters or PowerPoint presentations. The accessibility of the webpage is one level of increased functionality webpages offer. Students and parents will have the option of accessing their webpage creation at any step in its creation, in any space where Internet access is available. The option to constantly edit, or recreate the design of the webpage, is another unique function of webpages. This allows students to experiment with designs and layouts quickly, working together to choose the one that they feel is best. With a poster or PowerPoint program, the layout is not as easily changed. The webpage option will also allow students to post videos, audio recordings, gallery images from their time researching, web images, and other options that are not necessary available or as accessible through standard presentation methods. I believe that having students create webpages that showcase their research on a specific bird of New Mexico is an effective use of technology in the classroom.