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 * Week 4 - Monday, June 10 - Sunday, June 16 **


 * This Week's Lesson: ** Working in specific contexts

**This Week's Assignment/What's Due:** There are TWO things due this week.


 * Reflections on last week **

Click here to view a screencast with an overview of my feedback on your vodcast projects.

In the __video__, I give you information on where you can find specific feedback and your grade on your individual projects. I'm back - and jetlagged! - from a successful trip to the Netherlands (we're working on a __study__ abroad experience for teacher candidates to teach in local __schools__ in __Maastricht__!), but as always be in touch with any questions or concerns about this week's work!

**This Week's Lesson**

The structure of this week's lesson is different. So far, we have explored a number of issues related to __educational technology__ in a general sense, and in a few cases I've asked you to produce some work that you would use in your own classroom (say, with the Tech Tools post 1 or the vodcast). This week, however, I am asking you to think more extensively about what __educational technology__ does and could mean //in the specific context//in which you work. This week's work is designed to speak to two particular concerns I often hear from teachers thinking about how to use (more) tech in the classroom: 1) "ok, this all sounds great, but it would never really work in my school/in my classroom/with my kids;" and/or 2) "I 'get it' at a general level, but I just don't know how this would work in my school/in my classroom/with my kids."

Because it is impossible for me to plan ahead for this week's work without knowing who my students will be in advance, and because a major premise of the MATC program is to contribute to developing teacher-as-researchers and not only teachers-as leaders, this week's work asks you to
 * find the relevant and necessary readings and materials to address the week's topic;
 * summarize the material for me and your peers
 * and critically analyze it.

The rest of this week's "lesson" is in fact the assignment description.

1. There are (at least) four dimensions to think about that make your classroom context unique. The ones we'll focus on for this week are:
 * subject area (this might __apply__ more easily to secondary folks, but elementary folks may also want to focus in on one specific subject area t00)
 * age and/or grade level
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">context (e.g., rural, urban, international, private/independent, etc.)
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">specific student population (e.g., migrant students, emergent bilingual or English language learners, single-gender classroom, alternative __school__ setting, students with specific learning disabilities, etc.)

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">For the purposes of this part of the assignment, it will probably be easier to focus on just one dimension - that is, issues of __educational technology__ in relation to teaching middle school science; or what digital nativism means for migrant students; or how to develop digital citizenship as an elementary art teacher, etc. My hunch is that if you focus on more than one dimension at a time, it will be too difficult to find helpful information.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">2. Find at least THREE relevant materials and readings.
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">TWO should be an academic or professional article (i.e., something that would appear in the magazine or journal of your professional association, such as the Journal for Research in __Mathematics Education__ [more academic], The Language __Education__ [more professional or practitioner in orientation], American Teacher [the AFT's magazine],Voices of Practitioners: Teacher Research in __Early Childhood Education__ [NAEYC's practitioner journal]).
 * <span style="font-family: Georgia,serif; line-height: 1.5;">The other may be written for a broader audience (think of the articles we've read from Ed Week or Huffington Post), or may be internet based, such as a teacher blog, a TED talk, etc.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">3. Summarize and critique the main ideas presented in the materials you consulted. The summary task should be clear. By 'critique' I mean: did this resource help address questions, concerns, and/or ideas you had about using educational technology in this specific context? What major 'a-ha' did it lead to for you? What major point do you think it neglected to address? You do not need to address each of these sub-prompts; they are just listed to get you thinking.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">4. Post and link your work to the following table. I've started it off to give you an example of what I mean. The purpose of this table is so that we have a quick overview of who fond what so we can further explore all the great stuff I'm sure you'll have found.

<span style="font-family: Georgia,serif;">**NOTES**: (1) Please list your name as I have: Your Name-resources. Then create a new page linked to it. This way, I can find your work by searching by Your Name-resources. On that new page, please post your summaries and critiques. (2) Please include full citation information for the resources you found. (3) Please link the original article/resource to the table as modeled below.


 * ** Your name ** || ** The dimension you explored ** (a subject area, age/grade level, context, or student population || ** Resources 1 & 2 ** (academic or professional resource with full citation information) || ** Resource 3 ** (additional resource with full citation information) ||
 * Jeff Bale-resources || using technology to teach a second language || Castañeda, M. E. (2013). "I am proud that I did it and it's a piece of me": Digital storytelling in the foreign language classroom. CALICO Journal, 30(1).

Bustamante, C. & Moeller, A. (2013). The convergence of content, pedagogy, and technology in online professional development for teachers of German: An intrinsic case study. CALICO Journal 30(1). || Smith, M. (2012, January 27). Rosetta reservations. Inside Higher Ed. ||
 * Melissa Hocking - Resources || Using technology to teach high school science || Guzey, S. S., & Roehrig, G. H. (2009). Teaching science with technology: Case studies of science teachers’ development of technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 9(1), 25-45.

Flick, L., & Bell, R. (2000). Preparing tomorrow's science teachers to use technology: Guidelines for Science educators. //Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education//  [Online serial],  //1//  (1). || <span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">Bernard, Sara. "How to Teach with Technology: Science and Math | Edutopia."  //Edutopia | K-12 Education & Learning Innovations with Proven Strategies that Work//<span style="background-color: #ffffff; color: #4d4d4d; font-family: Verdana,Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 11px;">. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 June 2013. ||
 * William Stremple-resources || Using technology to teach mathematics || Wentworth, N. M., & Monroe, E. E. (1996). Parent beliefs about technology and innovative mathematics instruction. //School Science and Mathematics,// //96//(3), 128-128. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.msu.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/195207500?accountid=12598

Huang, S. L., & Waxman, H. C. (1996). Classroom observations of middle school students' technology use in mathematics.//School Science and Mathematics,// //96//(1), 28-28. Retrieved from http://ezproxy.msu.edu/login?url=http://search.proquest.com/docview/195197185?accountid=12598 || Burchett, R., Cradler, J., Freeman, M., & McNabb, M.(2002) How Does Technology Influence Student Learning. Learning and Leading With Technology. Volume 29, Number 8, p.26-29, 56. ||
 * Lorie Kryk-resources || Using Interactive White Board technology to teach core curriculum in elementary || Giles, Rebecca M., & Shaw, Edward L. (2011). SMART Boards ROCK. Science and Children, 49(4), 36-37. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/docview/916224652/fulltextPDF/13E956BBEC34B9BBA0E/4?accountid=12598__

Starkman, Neal. (2006). The Wonders of Interactive WHITEBOARDS. T.H.E. Journal, 33 (10), 36-38. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy2.cl.msu.edu/docview/214821379/fulltextPDF/13E95C0FD105261C122/1?accountid=12598__ || __ WIKIBOOKS: Open books for an open world. (2011). Tidbits in Tech: Integration in Education/Smart Boards in the Elementary School. Retrieved from http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Tidbits_in_Tech:_Integration_in_Education/Smart_Boards_in_the_Elementary_School __ ||
 * Lisa Hansen-resources || Virtual Field Trips for early childhood/elementary classrooms || [|Kirchen, D. J. (2011). Making and taking virtual field trips in pre-k and the primary grades. //NAEYC Young Children//, //66//(6), 22-26.]

[|Zanetis, J. (2010). the beginner's guide to interactive virtual field trips. //Learning & Leading with Technology//, //37//(6), 20-23.] || [|Mandel, S. (n.d.). Why use virtual field trips?. Retrieved from http://www.phschool.com/eteach/professional_development/virtual_field_trips/essay.html] ||
 * Maura Foley - Resources || Technology to teach composition in general music classes (K-5) || Bissell, Patricia M. (1998). Tune in to technology. Music Educator’s Journal, 85 (2), 36-41. doi: http://mej.sagepub.com/content/85/2/36.citation

Sichivitsa, Veronica (2007). Audacity in vocal improvisation, Teaching Music, 14 (4), 49-51. || Richerme, Lauren (2013, January 2) Teaching music with technology: An interview with barbara freedman. Retrieved from http://advocacy.nafme.org/blog/teaching-music-with-technology/ ||
 * Edward Nelson-Resources || Teaching math with the use of technology || Yang,D. C., & Tsai, Y. F. (2010). Promoting Sixth Graders' Number Sense and Learning Attitudes via Technology-based Environment. //Educational Technology// //& Society//, //13// (4), 112–125.

Chau, B., & Wu, Y. (2005). Designing technology-based mathematics lessons: A pedagogical framework. //The Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science// //Teaching//, //24//(4), 387-402. || Heick, T. (2012, December 30). [Web log message]. Retrieved from http://www.teachthought.com/apps-2/12-of-the-best-math-ipad-apps-of-2012 ||
 * Abby Ward - Resources || Using technology to enhance literacy learning for elementary students || Yuan, Ting. "From Ponyo to "My Garfield Story": Using Digital Comics as an Alternative Pathway to Literary Composition." Childhood Education 87.4 (2011): 297-301. ProQuest. Web. 11 June 2013.

Dobler, Elizabeth. "Using iPads to Promote Literacy in the Primary Grades." Reading Today 29.3 (2011): 18-9. ProQuest. Web. 11 June 2013. || Wilson, Ashley. "Technology Raises Kids' Enthusiasm for Reading." Asheville Citizen - Times: B.1. Sep 23 2008. ProQuest. Web. 11 June 2013 ||
 * Kristi Lippert - Resources || Using Technology to Teach Social Studies || Holcomb, L. & Beal, C. (2010). Capitalizing on Web 2.0 in the Social Studies Context. //TechTrends//, 54(4), 28-33.

Wright, V. & Wilson, E. (2009). Using Technology in the Social Studies Classroom: The Journey of Two Teachers. //The Journal of Social Studies Research//, 33(2). || Heafner, T. (2004). Using technology to motivate students to learn social studies. //Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education, 4//(1), 42-53. ||
 * Julie Terry-Resources || Using technology (e-readers) to teach literacy skills at the Elementary level || [|Dail, J. (2001). Responding to the new issues in literacy instruction. Contemporary Issues in Technology and Teacher Education [Online serial, 1 (4) . Available: http://www.citejournal.org/vol1/iss4/currentissues/english/article2.htm]]

Pytash, K. (2012, MAY 11). Exploring e-readers in literacy acquisition and instruction. Retrieved from http://www.reading.org/General/Publications/blog/BlogSinglePost/12-05-11/TILE-SIG_Feature_Exploring_E-Readers_in_Literacy_Acquisition_and_Instruction.aspx || [|Barone, D., & Wright, T.E. (2008, December). Literacy Instruction With Digital and Media Technologies. The Reading Teacher, 62(4), 292ï¿½302. doi: 10.1598/RT.62.4.2] ||
 * Amanda McCristal-Resouces || Teaching technology to elementary students in Physical Education. || Hall, T. (2012). Emplotment, embodiment, engagement: Narrative technology in support of physical education, sport and physical activity. Moving People, Moving Forward: Keynote Addresses from the AIESEP 2011 International Conference, 62(2), 105-115. doi: 10.1080/00336297.2012.669324. Retrieved from http://www.tandfonline.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/doi/full/10.1080/00336297.2012.669324#.UbjblduF-j8

American Federation of Teachers. (2010). Aft’s pathway to student success: What every student needs. //American Federation of Teachers, A Union of Professionals//, Retrieved from http://www.aft.org/pdfs/teachers/aftpathway0510.pdf || Zavatto, L., Pennington, B., Mauri, S., Skarda, N., & Marquis, J. (2012). Does technology in physical education enhance or increase the time available to engage in physical activity?  //Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance// ,  //83// (7), 53-54, 56. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/1040693849/13E9FCFCE07144BD52A/1?accountid=12598 ||
 * Rachel Upholzer-Resources || Using Technology with Early Childhood students || Keengwe, Jared; Onchwari, Grace. Early Childhood Education Journal 37. 3 (Dec 2009): 209-218. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/228492255/13EA1D7F44957BCF5A5/1?accountid=12598

Gimbert, Belinda; Cristol, Dean. Early Childhood Education Journal31. 3 (Mar 2004): 207-216. Retrieved fromhttp://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/751591243/fulltextPDF/13EA1D7F44957BCF5A5/10?accountid=12598 || Kneas, Kimberly Moore. "Using Technology in the Early Childhood Classroom."Teaching Resources, Children's Book Recommendations, and Student Activities | Scholastic.com. Scholastic. Web. 05 Sept. 2011. <http://teacher.scholastic.com/professional/bruceperry/using_technology.htm>.========

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 * Steven Weaver-Resources || Using Technology to Teach Elementary Writing || 1-

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 * JessicaKulman-Resources || Using Technology to Teach Science || Guzey, Siddika Selcen. "Science, Technology, and Pedagogy: Exploring Secondary Science Teachers' Effective Uses of Technology." 3422550 University of Minnesota, 2010. United States -- Minnesota: ProQuest. Web. 13 June 2013.

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Jones, R. Fox, C., and Levin, D. (2011). “National Educational Technology Trends:2011”. State Technology Leadership Essential for 21st Century Learning. Annual report SETDA pg. 6-18

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 * Laura Hopper-Resources || Using Technology With Students Who Have Learning Disabilities || **RESOURCE 1:** __Assistive Technology for Kids with Learning Disabilities: An Overview__
 * Web address:**[]
 * Authors:**Kristin Stanberry and Marshall H. Raskind
 * Site Name:**Reading Rockets
 * RESOURCE 2:** __Digital Note Taking: The Use of Electronic Pens with Students with Specific Learning Disabilities__
 * Authors:** Sarah Irvine Belson, Daniel Hartmann, and Jennifer Sherman
 * Site Name:**JSET-Journal of Special Education Technology
 * Web address:**[] ||  ||
 * Stephanie Papak - Resources || Using Technology with Second Language Learning || Goodwin-Jones, R. (2005). Emerging technologies: skype and podcasting: disruptive technologies for language learning. Language Learning and Technology, 9(3), 9-12. Retrieved from http://llt.msu.edu/vol9num3/emerging/default.html.

Ehsani, F. & Knodt, E. (1998). Speech technology in computer-aided language learning: strengths and limitations of a new CALL paradigm. Language Learning and Technology, 2(1), 45-60. Retrieved from http://llt.msu.edu/vol2num1/article3/. || <span class="wiki_link_ext">Warschauer, M. & Meskill, C. (2000). Technology and second language learning. J. Rosenthal (Ed.), Handbook of undergraduate second language education. 303-318. Retrieved from http://www.gse.uci.edu/person/warschauer_m/tslt.html. || **Article Title:** Promote Digital Citizenship through School-based Social Networking. **Link:** [|__http://go.galegroup.com/ps/i.do?id=GALE%7CA277874434&v=2.1&u=msu_main&it=r&p=AONE&sw=w__] **Citation:** Winn, Matthew R. “Promote Digital Citizenship through School-based Social Networking.” Learning & Leading with Technology, December 2011. Academic OneFile.
 * Antonio Aguillon-Resources || Teaching Digital Citizenship to K-12 Students || **Source 1**: Academic OneFile

Source 2: Proquest **Article Title:** Digital Citizenship in K-12: It Takes a Village. **Citation:** Hollandsworth, R., Dowdy, L., & Donovan, J. (2011). Digital Citizenship in K-12: It Takes a Village. TechTrends, 55(4), 37–47. || **Source 3:** The Journal **Article Title:** 5 Tips for Teaching Digital Citizenship in the Elementary Classroom. **Citation:** Hertz, M. B. (2012, April 18). 5 Tips for Teaching Digital Citizenship in the Elementary Classroom. The Journal. || Nutta, Joyce. (1998). “Is Computer-Based Grammar Instruction as Effective as Teacher - Directed Grammar Instruction for Teaching L2 Structures?”. CALICO Journal, 16(1).
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 * Sarah Dennewitz-Resources || Using Technology with Grammar Instruction || Source 1:

Source 2: Perrin, Robert. (2003) “Grammar on the Information Superhighway: Proceed with Caution”. NCTE - National Council of Teachers of English Journal, 92(3). || Karaoglu, Ozge. (2013, April 24). “ Practice Grammar With Technology”. TL Advisor Blog: Tech & Learning. Retrieved from @http://www.techlearning.com/default.aspx?tabid=67&entryid=5736 || Tuttle, Harry Grover. (November 2007). Livening up foreign language: technology enables language learning in authentic situations. //Technology and Learning, 28 (4), 40.// Available: []
 * Lisa Rose || Using Technology to Teach a Second Language || Source 1:

Source 2: Bahrani, Taher. (September 2011). Technology as an assessment tool in language learning. //International Journal of English Linguistics, 1(2), 295-298.// Available: [] || Source 3: Davies, Graham. (November 22, 2011). Google translate: friend or foe? Retrieved from: [] || <span class="wiki_link_ext">[|McGehee, J. and Griffith, L. (2004). Technology Enhances Student Learning across the Curriculum. //Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 9(6), 344-349//. Retrieved from http://www.nctm.org/publications/article.aspx?id=20218] [|.]
 * Karen Carey - Resources || Using Technology in Mathematics Classrooms || Resource 1:

Resource 2: <span class="wiki_link_ext">[|Goldenberg, E. P. (2000). Issues in Mathematics Education: Thinking (And Talking) About Technology in Math Classrooms. //The K-12 Mathematics Curriculum Center, 1-8//. Retrieved from: http://www2.edc.org/mcc/pdf/iss_tech.pdf.] || Resource 3: <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">[|Habre, S. and Grundmeier, T. A. (2007). Prospective Mathematics Teachers’ Views on the Role of Technology in Mathematics Education. IUMPST: The Journal, 3, 1-10. Retrieved from http://www.k-12prep.math.ttu.edu/journal/technology/habre01/article.pdf.] || [|Flores, Alfinio. "Learning and Teaching Mathematics with Technology." //Teaching Children Mathematics// 8.6 (2002): 308-10. //ProQuest.// Web. 12 June 2013]. Retrieved from: [|http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/214140803/13EA0E51E2938594A6C/4?accountid=12598#]
 * Marcie Hughes || Using Technology to teach Mathematics || Source 1:

Source 2: [|Stephens, Ana C., and Christopher E. Hartmann. "A Successful Professional Development Project's Failure to Promote Online Discussion about Teaching Mathematics with Technology." //Journal of Technology and Teacher Education// 12.1 (2004): 57-73. //ProQuest.// Web. 12 June 2013.] Retrieved from: [|http://search.proquest.com.proxy1.cl.msu.edu/docview/200011940/13EA0E51E2938594A6C/3?accountid=12598#] || Source 3: [|Andersen, Maria H. (2011, December-2012, January). “Teaching with Tech: Can Math and Discussion Boards Compute?” in Mathematical Association of America.] Retrieved from: [|http://www.maa][|.org/columns/tech/dec2011-jan2012.html] ||
 * Ashley Whaley - resources || Using Technology to Enhance Kindergarten Literacy || [|Kaumbulu, Bertha May. "Effective Technology Integration for Digital Literacy Development in Kindergarten through Second Grade." Order No. 3449931 Walden University, 2011. Ann Arbor: //ProQuest.// Web. 16 June 2013.]

[|Candreva, Cecilia. "Digital Storytelling in Kindergarten: Merging Literacy, Technology, and Multimodality." Order No. 3460959 Hofstra University, 2011. Ann Arbor: //ProQuest.// Web. 16 June 2013.] || [|Guernsey, L. (2012, March 7). Lisa Guernsey: Saying Yes to Digital Media in Preschool and Kindergarten. Retrieved June 12, 2013, from http://www.huffingtonpost.com/lisa-guernsey/saying-yes-to-technology-_b_1325070.html] ||
 * Lisa Schoen - Resources || Teaching and practicing digital referencing and citing with middle school computer graphics students || Reference: APA: Website. EasyBib. Retrieved June 16, 2013, from http://www.easybib.com/reference/guide/apa/website

Minikel P. And Kearon J (2006, March). Read, Write, & Cite! Retrieved June 16, 2013 from http://teacherweb.com/SD/Bowdle/Miller/MLA.pdf || Bunyi A. (2010, November 5) Identifying Reliable Sources and Citing Them. Scholastic. Retrieved June 16, 2013, from http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/top-teaching/2010/11/reliable-sources-and-citations ||
 * Teresa Thompson- Resources || Using Technology to Teach Early Childhood/ Elementary Students || []

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 * Jamie Vandenburgh-Resources || Writing and Blogging in middle school science || Colombo Michaela W, and Paul D (2007) [|Blogging to Improve Instruction in Differentiated Science Classrooms.] Phi Delta Kappan. Bloomington: Vol. 89, Iss. 1

<span style="font-family: "Tahoma","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.32px;">Sturgeon, Julie (2008). Five Don’ts of Classroom Blogging. T H E Journal; Vol. 35 Issue 2 <span style="font-family: "Calibri","sans-serif"; font-size: 15.32px;">[] || ====** Blogging in the 21st-Century Classroom **==== April 8, 2013 http://www.edutopia.org/user/200342 [] ||

5. Complete and post your re-purposed lesson plan. Click through for more information.