Module 6 response

I responded to Joshua Davenport and Yahira Aviles for module 6.

Learning in a Digital World

Learning in a Digital World

What impact do you believe technology has on the way you learn? In what ways do you learn differently in an online environment from the way you learned in a face-to-face learning environment?

Technology is a very important component to education and leaning. I have experience both face-to-face and online learning. I prefer online learning because it provides me with more flexibility. I am able to be a full time worker and student when I am enrolled in an online learning environment. Face-to-face learning environment is more difficult to balance time management and work ethic. The Department of Education reported that “on average, students in online learning conditions performed better than those receiving face-to-face instruction” (Means, B., SRI International., & United States. ,2009).    

Some people love the face-to-face learning environment and some people prefer online learning environment. Both leaning environments are great but the best option depends on the individual. My personal opinion is that online learning environment is more manageable. “Online learning for students and for teachers is one of the fastest growing trends in educational uses of technology” (Means, B., SRI International., & United States. ,2009).    

 

 

 

Reference

Means, B., SRI International., & United States. (2009). Evaluation of evidence-based practices in online learning: A meta-analysis and review of online learning studies. Washington, D.C: U.S. Dept. of Education, Office of Planning, Evaluation and Policy Development, Policy and Program Studies Service.

Module 5 response

I responded to Joshua Davenport and Lena Feinman blogs for module 5.

Module 5 Blog

New Technologies

While it may be safe to assume that people have positive attitudes toward experimenting with new technologies in the workplace, it may be equally safe to assume that you will encounter people in the workplace who have low self-efficacy in experimenting with new technologies. Briefly describe a situation in which you have encouraged people to use a new technology and have been met with resistance or disappointing results. What attitudes did these people exhibit? What behaviors did they demonstrate? Using Keller’s ARCS model, describe how you could change the motivation of these people, or learners, to encourage success.

 

                During the last school year my school and the county received promethean boards to assist us with new technology. Most teachers at my school were much older and didn’t adapt to change very well. The promethean board provides an environment that will give students a chance to actively participate in the learning experience. Each teacher became very exciting once they were given the understanding on how the promethean board will improve students’ academic achievement. The disappointment result developed after each teacher didn’t receive a promethean board due to funds.

The attitude that most teacher developed was disappointment. The teacher that didn’t receive a promethean board felt their student received a disadvantage of exceeding more advanced achievement and learning experiences. After viewing the Keller’s ARCS model variability would change the motivation of my coworkers that didn’t receive promethean boards. “Variability is the combination of various methods in presenting materials” (Karen,2010). This motivation would help the teacher to divide the classroom into groups to share the promethean board.  

Karen Sanford. (2010). An Explanation of Keller’s ARCS Model of Motivational Design.