Debating the Use of Technology in Schools

https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/what-were-getting-wrong-about-technology-schools-debate-0 Technology in schools are growing and growing. For the most part, teachers are still discussing whether technology should be a part of school, as if it is something that teachers have some level of control over. The way I see it, that argument has already been well and truly lost: in most of our towns …

My Philosophy

Behaviorism is predominantly concerned with observable and measurable aspects of human behavior. In other words behaviorism does not look at the biological aspects but it suggests that all behaviors are learned habits and changes in response to the environment. It endeavors to explain how these particular habits are formed. Behaviorism claimed that the causes of …

Coding for all

This video became #1 on YouTube for a day, and 15,000 schools. I like that they work across the education spectrum: designing there own courses or partnering with others, training teachers, partnering with large school districts, helping change government policies, expanding internationally via partnerships, and marketing to break stereotypes. https://code.org/ My dislikes are they look …

Working with ISTE Standards

My overall opinion of the standards are it is very important for students to apply these objective to help them navigate school and apply the skills to learning. The Digital Citizen 2b Students engage in positive, safe, legal and ethical behavior when using technology, including social interactions online or when using networked devices. I could assign my students designed to help them reach the …

Working with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards

Indicator: 8.1.2.A.4 Demonstrate developmentally appropriate navigation skills in virtual environments (i.e. games, museums). K-2 I would demonstrate a scavenger hunt for the kids to do. This will allow them to learn cognitive skills. Indicator: 8.1.2.A.5 Enter information into a spreadsheet and sort the information. K-2 I would make a schedule of how would my classroom …

Is Teaching an Art or a Science?

Some educators perceive teaching as an art which practiced by individuals who are born with intuitive awareness, whereas others view teaching as a science that practiced by in a scientific manner.  Whilst, others in the opinion that teaching as both an art and a science. Is teaching an art, a science or a combination of both …

Educational Technology Priorities

The  three featured “Priorities” i enjoyed reviewing.The first one on my list would be Higher Education priority because Technology is rapidly transforming the way we live, learn, and work. New jobs are emerging as others are lost to automation. People are living longer, yet switching jobs more often. These dramatic shifts call for a re-imaging …

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