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In my last post, I talked about the constructivist learning theory. I decided to make a Prezi presentation about it. This is the link: https://prezi.com/view/AWZBA6nrHOsVSl4Y2V8R/

There are three types of learning theories: behaviorist, cognitivist and constructivist. Out of these three, the theory that I identify with is the constructivist learning theory. Constructive theorists believe that knowledge is not discovered, it is built; the student builds their knowledge from their own way of being, thinking and interpreting information. I believe thatContinue reading “My Philosophy”

In this website,  https://www.state.nj.us/education/cccs/2014/tech/8.pdf, there are technology standards that demonstrate what students are expected to learn. I picked out four and described an activity I would plan so my students can meet those standards. Use basic technology terms in the proper context in conversation withpeers and teachers (e.g., camera, tablet, Internet, mouse, keyboard, andprinter). GradeContinue reading “Working with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards”

I read an article by Keith Heggart called “What We’re Getting Wrong About the Technology in Schools debate.” He talks about the role of technology in schools. Im going to answer the 5 questions he posted in the article and talk about whether technology should be used in schools or not. Is there truth inContinue reading “Debating the Use of Technology in Schools”

The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) is an international organization that seeks to transform teaching and learning through technology and adherence to the ISTE Standards. The ISTE Standards for Students are very important because the purpose of education is to ensure student learning. The learning environment is technology which can accelerate the rate ofContinue reading “Working with ISTE Standards”

Thinglink is a media platform that allows educators and students to create interactive images by tagging content to a photo. I created a thinglink about the solar system. I chose a background of the solar system from google. Then, I added tags that link the viewer to multimedia resources such as images and text. IContinue reading “ThingLink”

In 2018, Governor Murphy announced a $2 million in grant money will go to several public high schools to help students gain computer skills needed for technology and for future jobs. These four websites that I will mention below are for students who can learn all about coding. Code.org is a website where you canContinue reading “Coding for all”

Some say teaching is an art while others say teaching is a science. In my opinion, teaching is a little bit of both. How is teaching an art? Well first of all, it is an internal ability that manifests itself as a facility to produce a certain type of work. Having the ability to communicateContinue reading “Is Teaching an Art or Science?”

If you are a visual learner, you learn by seeing and reading the information. I found three tools that can be helpful for visual learners. You may find these instructional tools helpful to use in your classroom or if you are studying for an exam. MindMeister MindMeister can be used to brainstorm ideas. It canContinue reading “Visual Learner”

How important is technology in education? Very important. Through the use of technology, educators can accommodate their student’s learning needs. In this website, https://tech.ed.gov/teachers/, educators can use the resources to learn how to use technology in their classroom. I found three resources that I found interesting: Reimagining the Role of Technology in Education: Technology canContinue reading “Educational Technology Initiatives”