TEACHING FOR UNDERSTANDING USING TECHNOLOGY
During my first year at Michigan State, I had the opportunity to take CEP 810 which dealt with teaching for understanding using technology. During this course, I learned how important it is to repurpose technology and ensure that technology supports content and does not just provide busy work for the students.
Below are some of the awesome projects that I was able to work on throughout the semester:
An essay on the difference between learning and understanding.
Learning and Understanding Essay
My biggest project was attempting to learn iMovie by only using Help Forums and YouTube. I had a lot of fun with this project. Below are updates as I attempted to create a video using iMovie.
Learning iMovie through Help Forums and YouTube
Learning iMovie through Help Forums and YouTube - Update #1
Learning iMovie through Help Forums and YouTube - Update #2
Learning iMovie through Help Forums and YouTube - Update #3
Creating my professional learning network (PLN) was fun! I met a lot of new teachers and became inspired by a ton of great ideas!
Professional Learning Networks
Getting Things Done (GTD) was hard for me since I had already had a system. However, it was great to learn about all of the different ways I could stay organized.
Managing Workflow as a Teacher
I am extremely proud of this lesson plan, which is set out for 7th graders.
Teaching with Technology
Learning about TPACK (Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge) was awesome and yummy!
Cooking with TPACK
I have learned many new ideas and have already implemented them in my classroom. Check out my final reflection!
Final Reflection
Below are some of the awesome projects that I was able to work on throughout the semester:
An essay on the difference between learning and understanding.
Learning and Understanding Essay
My biggest project was attempting to learn iMovie by only using Help Forums and YouTube. I had a lot of fun with this project. Below are updates as I attempted to create a video using iMovie.
Learning iMovie through Help Forums and YouTube
Learning iMovie through Help Forums and YouTube - Update #1
Learning iMovie through Help Forums and YouTube - Update #2
Learning iMovie through Help Forums and YouTube - Update #3
Creating my professional learning network (PLN) was fun! I met a lot of new teachers and became inspired by a ton of great ideas!
Professional Learning Networks
Getting Things Done (GTD) was hard for me since I had already had a system. However, it was great to learn about all of the different ways I could stay organized.
Managing Workflow as a Teacher
I am extremely proud of this lesson plan, which is set out for 7th graders.
Teaching with Technology
Learning about TPACK (Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge) was awesome and yummy!
Cooking with TPACK
I have learned many new ideas and have already implemented them in my classroom. Check out my final reflection!
Final Reflection
ADAPTING INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES IN EDUCATION
My second class in my first year with the MAET program at MSU dealt with repurposing technology and further researching and learning about TPACK (Technology, Pedagogy, and Content Knowledge). This course was called CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technologies in Education.
Using Popcorn Maker to Repurpose images taken through Creative Commons
Remix, Reuse, Recycle - 1:1 Technology
Using the Maker Space idea to Teach in the Classroom
Thrifting with Raspberry Pi
Discovery Learning, Raspberry Pi and Minecraft Lesson Plan
Recreating Raspberry Pi and Minecraft Lesson with UDL
Learning Through Massive Open Online Course
MOOC and iMovie
Being Creative with SketchUp
Using SketchUp to Create a Dream Classroom
Learning with Scholarship of Teaching
A SoTL Adventure
Using Popcorn Maker to Repurpose images taken through Creative Commons
Remix, Reuse, Recycle - 1:1 Technology
Using the Maker Space idea to Teach in the Classroom
Thrifting with Raspberry Pi
Discovery Learning, Raspberry Pi and Minecraft Lesson Plan
Recreating Raspberry Pi and Minecraft Lesson with UDL
Learning Through Massive Open Online Course
MOOC and iMovie
Being Creative with SketchUp
Using SketchUp to Create a Dream Classroom
Learning with Scholarship of Teaching
A SoTL Adventure
APPLYING EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY TO PRACTICE
My third class during my first year was CEP 812: Applying Educational Technology to Practice. During this course, I focused on how to implement the TPACK model by first choosing a problem and finding a technology that would help solve that problem. In addition, my class worked collaboratively to try and solve a Wicked Problem such as failure as learning mode. As a group, we attempted to solve our problem through research and collaboration.
Please enjoy the projects I completed while learning in CEP 812.
Writing Labs with Technology
What Limitations Prohibit Humans from Solving Complex Problems?
Autism and Technology
What's in my Infodiet?
Technology in the Classroom
Wicked Problem - Failure as Learning Mode
Please enjoy the projects I completed while learning in CEP 812.
Writing Labs with Technology
What Limitations Prohibit Humans from Solving Complex Problems?
Autism and Technology
What's in my Infodiet?
Technology in the Classroom
Wicked Problem - Failure as Learning Mode
TEACHING STUDENTS ONLINE
During CEP 820, I had the opportunity to create an online course for students. The course I created is considered a hybrid course which means students would be using the online course as well as meeting face-to-face. It is geared towards 8th graders who are learning about Plate Tectonics. The course is divided up into three sections: "What is Plate Tectonics?", "How do Plates Move?", and "What is Pangea?" At the end of each section of the unit, students have an assignment that allows them to show off the knowledge they have acquired while learning about Plate Tectonics. At the end of the course, students take an online test that would be administered during class time.
To view my course site, use the information below.
8th Grade Course
Username: MSU820STUDENT
Password: student
For a detailed review of my thoughts during the course creation, view the Google Doc below.
Google Doc
To view my course site, use the information below.
8th Grade Course
Username: MSU820STUDENT
Password: student
For a detailed review of my thoughts during the course creation, view the Google Doc below.
Google Doc