Chapter 10

Engaging Teachers and Students in Learning and Self - Reflection

                                          Photo Credits to Sean MacEntee on Flickr

Focus Question : What is performance-based assessment for teachers and for students?

Performance-based assessment for teachers is homework, New teacher self-assessments, teacher education course participation,and new teacher writing assignments. Performance-based assessment for students is student writing assignments, individual and group projects, and student self-assessments.

Tech Tool: iLife

iLife is created by the well-known Apple for Macintosh. It is software created to archive and manipulate photos and videos. The website says"From your Facebook Wall to your coffee table to your best friend’s inbox (or mailbox). Do more with your photos than you ever thought possible. And do it all in one place. " For those with Apple products iLife is a good tool to use for easier easy storing and sharing of photos and videos. 

Summary & Connection

This chapter talks about evaluating of teachers and students using technology. E-portfolios and online surveys are just a few examples of how you can evaluate using technology. I enjoy online surveys more than paper surveys because you can get instant results and it takes less class time. 


Resources:
 Maloy, Robert W. Transforming Learning with New Technologies. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2011. Web

Chapter 9

Creating and Sharing Information with Multimedia Technologies 

                                          Image Credits to Robert Lowe on Flickr

 

Focus Question: What is multimedia technology and how can teachers use it to effectively create and share visual information dynamically in their teaching?

Multimedia technology is when more than one type of medias of technology  are used to communicate information. Teachers can use it effectively by integrating it in their lessons for a more interactive way to learn for the students that will help keep their focus.

Tech Tool: Voice Recording Microphone or Digital Voice Recorder

Our textbook says that this tool is best for singular or group situations. Students would enjoy using these for assignments. I think that these recorders would be helpful for blind students and also for ESOL/ELL students to help them practice proper word pronunciation.

Summary & Connection

This chapter has a main focus on ways that multimedia presentations are used to enhance education. They allow teachers to create and communicate through technology using a variety of medias such as audio and video. I always enjoyed in class when we would watch a movie. It keeps your focus and it is a nice change from the typical textbook page.'



Resources:
 Maloy, Robert W. Transforming Learning with New Technologies. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon, 2011. Web