Digital Blog L Chapter 12

Digital Blog # L Chapter 12

First, Bring Your Own Technology Programs (BYOT/BYOD) is the program where students are invited to bring any technology device they have at home so they can use at school for their daily learning experiences. In some cases students may purchase or rent inexpensive laptop from a local reseller, when schools cannot afford laptops for each student. This is something that is becoming popular in most schools and actually encouraging students to take their device to school. I don’t really agree with this program, as it was mentioned in the book of how some students will have newer devices than others. And as a parent I feel like it puts pressure on my daughters in taking their own device to school because some of their classmates do so.

Second, Digital Pens and Digital Notepads are devices that can be used to record any written information onto a computer. A Digital Pen is a writing device that records words that someone has written or spoken and they can be accessed on a computer which converts content into typed text (Pogue, 2008). Digital Notepads are the devices that allow users to write and draw and then convert the images to digital text. Digital pens are used in technology to make on-the-spot observations or assessments and consolidate them onto a permanent file for later use; and students can engage during the writing process and express their first draft of ideas. These digital items sound interesting and would like to try them in the future when I become a teacher. I can visualize how this would be something that would promote students engagement during their learning time.

 Third, Developing a Technology-Learning Mindset, teachers are constantly willing to investigate how digital technology can be used to transform teaching and learning in schools. This form requires both creativity and critical thinking; exploring variety of technology tools for their education. Both teachers and students benefit from this, since there is always more to learn, grow, and lead altogether. Using variety of tools helps change the learning styles and make it more fun and interesting. Learning should always have new ways to present materials and avoid falling into a basic classroom with old routines and same techniques.

In conclusion, I have found that the tree concepts are important and necessary when it comes to education, especially as the future unravels more and more around technology. Using these technology tools will help make learning materials more presentable, which will catch the interest of the students. As a personal experience I enjoy being creative and colorful.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D207Er3H8Q

Resources

Maloy, Robert, Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.

 Penbook: Bringing Pen Paper Interaction to a Tablet Device. (2013, October 7). Retrieved April 17, 2015, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4D207Er3H8Q