Jessica+Kulman-Resources

//Science, Technology, and Pedagogy: Exploring Secondary Science Teachers' Effective Uses of Technology //

Even though technology has been advancing there is still an issue with it in the classrooms. In many cases it is due to the comfortable level or skills the educator possess and the belief that technology hinders learning. The role teachers’ play and their feelings towards technology is a large indicator as to how well technology will be incorporated into the classroom. TPACK and PCK are both used in demonstrating how to incorporate technology into a science classroom. It also includes three teachers and how they use technology in their classrooms.
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It was interesting to read the passages about the other teachers and how they incorporate technology into their own classrooms. I related very well to the teacher named Benson. I too discuss the man who jumped from the balloon and I try to shoe them many diagrams and videos to get them excited about weather. While reading this part, I felt as though I do a decent job at integrating technology into my lessons.
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//National Educational Technology Trends:2011 // This article discusses how having access to certain technologies can enhance the learning environment of a classroom. For example, In order to function properly one must have access to high-speed broadband internet. In order for technology to work for a teacher, their effectiveness must be supported. Teachers must have access to effective and meaningful professional development provided by their district. They must also have opportunities to share and exchange resources with other colleagues and there needs to be data policy makers that can make appropriate and informed decisions. I did find this article interesting and I liked it because it applies to all teachers. Sometimes the issue of having technology in the classroom is not the technology itself it is the support system. At times it seems as though the individuals that make the discussion need to cut costs so they do not purchase the proper equipment that supports what the teacher uses. Therefore it becomes cumbersome and difficult to use. The teacher may feel as though they are inadequate with the technology when in fact it is the support.   //Preparing Science Teachers to Teach with Technology: Exploring a K-16 Networked Learning Community Approach //    What role does professional development play in incorporating technology into the classroom? In order for teachers to be comfortable in using technology there needs to a collaboration on the part of schools of education, school districts and the colleges of arts and science. The professional development that was introduced was setup by a program called MITTEN (Michigan Teacher’s Technology Education Network Program. They implemented a network learning community which may improve the implementation of technology in the classroom.
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  One, I liked this article because it discusses a program here in Michigan that I was unaware of and how it functioned and its purpose. I also liked it because I agree that teachers need ample amounts of support and training in order to fully integrate technology into the classroom. I attend so many one day conferences that teach me all I need to know and by the time I walk out I have been so over loaded that I forget everything. I also agree that colleges need to step up, mostly for undergrads, in training and teaching students how to incorporate technology. 
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