Introduction+-+My+view+on+technology

__**Name:**__ Steve Nicklas

__**Major**__: Elementary Education

Technology is great tool to use in the classroom and offers many unique ways to teach different content areas. Before taking this class I was unaware of all the possibilities that technology presents to a teacher. The amount of resources technology presents a teacher to use are vast. Not only does technology teach different content in a fun unique way, but it also helps students accomplish work better by being engaged in an activity. I was also unaware of the different tools a teacher can use for to integrate technology into the classroom such as by using digital story telling, Skyping, and by having students complete online educational interactive games. After taking this course I am now much more aware of how much on an impact technology can have on a classroom. Technology allows for students to engage in the material they are learning and allows for an interactive classroom. Web 2.0 tools offer many unique ways for students to learn different subjects and allows the students to learn in a fun creative manner. Not only is technology applicable to in the classroom, but can also be applied to outside learning such as cyber schooling. Cyber Schools use technology in teaching and assessing students because the student in not in a basic standardized classroom. Technology also plays a huge role in differentiated learning. The use of technology allows for a student to learn different material in many different ways depending on their learning style. Throughout this course I have learned valuable ways to integrate technology into my classroom once I become a teacher. I will not only be able to use technology to present different material to my students, but I will also be able to use technology to asses how my students are doing. Technology offers a quick easy way for a teacher and his students to stay connected which will be very beneficial in a classroom. The opportunities presented from technology are endless and it should be an essential asset to any classroom.

__**Philosophy of technology integration in the classroom:**__

 I believe every child needs to have the access to a positive, interactive educational environment. Every child deserves a seat in a nurturing, welcoming classroom where he/she can be surrounded by many educational resources to help fully develop a sound understanding of the world around them. My classroom will offer a challenging, yet stimulating environment to help my students learn to their fullest potential. A useful way to engage students in the classroom is by using technology for them to explore many different fields. Technology opens many doors for students to explore and learn more from than an ordinary text book. With technology becoming more and more advanced, the use of it is crucial in ones classroom. Using technology in a classroom can facilitate and inspire learning and creativity in the classroom. As an educator, it will be my responsibility to integrate technology into my classroom to allow my students to use that resource to explore many areas. Not only will technology assist in understanding the fundamental content being taught in each subject, but it will allow them to further their knowledge in particular content areas. Technology will help foster critical thinking and allow my students to be interactive with the content they are learning. By being interactive this will strengthen student’s critical thinking skills and allow them to pursue higher learning about the content. Having student’s work independently or in groups at computer stations is one way in which I plan on integrating technology into my classroom. Students will be able to work with technology software and documents such as: wikispaces, googledocs, itunes, and skype. Access to the internet offers a variety of tools for students to learn from and offers great educational resources for deepen a student’s understanding of a particular area. Technology is being a vital tool in today’s society and by having my student’s gain an understanding of it at an early age can only lead to success in the future. Our society is embraced in the use of technology, so use of technology in the classroom can help build up their knowledge for the professional world. Computer skills are an essential asset to take into the professional world and learning them throughout secondary schooling is essential. An important objective I tend to pursue is to integrate technology into every content area I teacher. The great thing about using technology tools it that a teacher is capable of integrating it into any subject area. I plan on integrating technology into my classroom by having students with multiple resources through out the school year. On field trips students can work with digital cameras to capture and document items they saw. During language arts exercises students can listen to digital stories and the classroom can have an interactive Skype discussion with an author to a book. The essential thing to do as an educator is to work in technology into every subject to the students can explore different content. The five effective models displayed by the National Education Technological Standards for Students (NETS-S) are essential models that will be displayed in my classroom. These standards discuss how to mix technology with content learning and how to make ones classroom more technological advanced. Designing and developing digital-aged learning experiences and assessments is an imperative rule to work into ones classroom. By designing and developing authentic learning experiences incorporating technology to maximize content learning will help student’s expand their knowledge on different subjects. Technology will allow my students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting and achieving their own individual goals. Using technology resources stimulates student’s minds and allows them to achieve many goals an ordinary text book would not allow them to achieve. Not only is it my responsibility to integrate technology usage into the classroom, but also to teach my students how to properly use the resources to their highest potential. It is my duty to display the use of technology in an effective professional manner and demonstrate fluency in technology systems. I will teach my students how to effectively use technology in many different subject areas as well as how to use different technology skills. By modeling and facilitating effective use of digital tools to locate and analyze information this will help students expand their knowledge on education and allow them to pursue their individual goals.  My personal learning network will consist of my students be embraced in the wonder of technology. Being engaged in learning is a key way to communicate an idea to students. I do not want to lecture about content, but rather have my students be engaged in the learning process and have a hands on experience. By using blogs, smartboards, and other web 2.0 tools I will have my students engaged in the content. This will allow them to think critically and have a desire to learn more about different content areas.   Technology use in the classroom is a tool I believe every educator, regardless or age group, should use in their classroom. It allows students to become more interactive in the classroom and allows them to be emerged in a whole new atmosphere of learning. Engaging students in activities enhances their learning potential and allows for them to gain a deeper understanding of certain topics. I believe each and every child has the potential to bring something unique and special to the world and the use of technology this greater. I want to provide an opportunity for continual learning and growth and I want to do that with the assistance of technological tools.   **__ ISTE __**     **__ NETS-T __**  <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The five effective models displayed by the National Education Technological Standards for Students (NETS-T) are essential models that will be displayed in my classroom. These standards discuss how to mix technology with content learning and how to make ones classroom more technological advanced. By introducing technology to a classroom, it can bring upon many creative ways for students to think by. Technology helps students think more critically and helps them deepen their understanding of material. ISTE.NETS displays five different standards on how a teacher should integrate technology into his classroom. The standards are as follows: ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**__NETS-S__** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">Not only is technology usage important for the teacher, but it is also very essential for the students to be able to properly use the resources presented to them. NETS-S lays out many different ways for students to effectively use technology in their daily procedures. Technology is important for students to use because it allows them to set their own goals and use technology to achieve those goals. It allows for creative thinking and can inspire students to learn more. Technology helps foster critical thinking and allows students to be submerged in the content they are learning about. The six standards ISTE presents for students are as follows: ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">1) Creativity and Innovation ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">2) Communication and Collaboration ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">3) Research and Information Fluency ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">4) Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">5) Digital Citizenship ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">6) Technology Operations and Concepts ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">Each of these standards help facilitate technology into learning for students and can help make a greater impact on the learning of the content they are covering. ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;"> <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">**<span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;">Source: http://www.iste.org/welcome.aspx **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: 12pt; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 1) Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativty **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 2) Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 3) Model Digital-Age Work and Learning **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 4) Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"> 5) Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership **
 * <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-weight: normal; white-space: pre-wrap;"> Each standard establishes what a teacher must do to professionally exhibit technology in the classroom. Not only does this benefit the teacher but it benefits student learning as well. By following the guidelines presented by each standard, teachers can properly integrate technology usage in their classroom. By modeling proper use of technology, students can then carry that valuable knowledge with those to other subject areas as well as help in their normal everyday lives. By incorporating different resources we have learned in class, this will help foster student's learning abilities and allow them to learn at their highest potential. ** <span style="background-color: transparent; display: block; font-size: medium; line-height: normal; text-indent: 0px;">
 * __BLOOMS TAXONOMY__**

Bloom's taxonomy of learning domains offers the idea that there is more than one type of learning. The three different types of domains are: cognitive, affective, and psychomotor. Bloom's taxonomy offers the way in which the learning process in conceived or how a learner acquires new skills. Technology can also be molded into each domain. The cognitive domains involves knowledge and development of intellectual skills. These skills are produced by traits in different categories.

The different categories are: -Knowledge - Comprehension - Application - Analysis - Synthesis - Evaluate

Technology can be integrated into these skills areas in many ways and can be very beneficial to student learning. These skills address the different learning styles in which students learn and process information the best. Technology can be integrated into Bloom's taxonomy by showing videos or reading online articles to help children retain information better. Another way is to create graphs or posters to help students understand and comprehend material better, or by creating brochures to demonstrate how something applies to something particular. There are many ways technology can be integrated into Bloom's theory and are all beneficial to students learning to their highest potential.

Source: Classroom Powerpoint