Getting a Grasp of New Technology!

The technology classes have opened a new world of opportunity for me. They are so much fun too!

In the first session getting our own GMU email ids was a great way to start I believe. The idea of teachers being designers and designing their lessons to enable students to learn through new technology was something that I liked very much. Therefore, as designers, teachers have the responsibility to bring their students closer to technology that would benefit them in the long run. This was a great opportunity for the teachers to introduce and implement new ideas in class and make them engaging for the learners with the help of appropriate technology.

Next, we created our own Blogs....and here you are reading it!!

My Blog!

Planning lessons to achieve better student retention and understanding is possible when one applies the ACTS principle:

        Developing an Authentic Problem which would lead to a Clear Outcome through the application of proper Thinking Skills and appropriate Software Skills.

Priscilla Norton, our Technology Professor, shared the concept of DEAPR (Design Encode Assemble Publish Revise) to create technology friendly lessons for our students.

Learning to create Infographics using the DEAPR concept was an interesting experience. This will be something very useful to teach both English and Technology to my students....and they'll love it!

I was amazed when I entered class next day.....there was our own TEA Hall of Fame with all our creation on display!! 

                             

The TEA Hall of Fame!