When I first started this Walden course I described my personal learning theory as being one that combines many theories into one while putting a greater emphasis on the latest brain research. I still believe in my personal learning theory, but it has broadened to incorporate a better understand of how technology can support my personal and many other learning theories. I understand how to better utilize the technology that is present in my school and aid student learning by connecting the tools appropriately to specific learning theories and practices.
Integrating technology with classroom learning does not mean technology is present for the students, a teacher should be able to explain why they are using the technology and what makes it appropriate for the lesson they are teaching. I am anxious to use Voicethread more often with my students and enhance their learning. This tool gives the learner advantages over other learning tools by allowing the learner to choose their method of answering. Students can demonstrate their understanding through multiple tools that play to their individual strengths. Another tool I am eager to use more often in the classroom is concept mapping on computers. This allows the students to display their ideas and make connections between learned and new information.
The long term goals I have put into place that involve integrating technology stem from a greater need to make connections outside of school. One is to establish a class website that will allow not only the students, but family members, the opportunity to make stronger connections with physical education. The second goal I have in place is to teach my students how to become successful bloggers, so they can learn another form of communication and learning that is appropriate for the twenty-first century.
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