The use of technology in learning and education is known as E-Learning
and it is fast becoming the new way in classrooms. As we see more and more
technology integrate into Education it is important that it is not only used to
help engage today’s digital natives, but used as a means of communication
through which core knowledge and understanding of a subject can be gained. Although
I have not yet had the privilege to go to a Secondary school for placement, I
understand the importance of incorporating such tools into the classroom because I was not long a student myself. Having spent six short weeks looking
at digital tools and their importance in a classroom I would hope that I now have
the knowledge and skills to engage my students and not enrage them. This
will be through my careful selection of appropriate tools and my knowledge of
when and how to use them for the benefit of the students. Through my
understanding of e-learning pedagogy, TPACK, learning theories and working
legally safely and ethically, I have selected five technological tools that will
assist both my students and myself with our learning endeavours. 
NOTE: Beneath my Prezi presentation I have included
links to various sites and pages that I have made reference to in my synopsis.
Feel free to browse!
Of course the use of ICT in the classroom does not stop at my five
selected tools, the possibilities are endless. What I know is that without the use of
ICT tools in a 21st century classroom, I will not have any luck in
engaging my students. I now have the opportunity to make a positive impact in
their lives and that was all because of my exposure to digital technology.
Week 3 Blog reflection (Digital tool 1).
References:
NetSafe Kids. (2003). Protecting Children from Pornography and Sexual Predators on the Internet. Retrieved from: http://www.nap.edu/netsafekids/
Of course the use of ICT in the classroom does not stop at my five
selected tools, the possibilities are endless. What I know is that without the use of
ICT tools in a 21st century classroom, I will not have any luck in
engaging my students. I now have the opportunity to make a positive impact in
their lives and that was all because of my exposure to digital technology.
Hyperlinks:
Week 1 Blog reflection (Multiple Intelligence Wheel, Felder and Solomon, learning theory).
Week 2 Blog reflection (digital pedagogy, TPACK, working legally, safely and ethically).
Week 2 Blog reflection (digital pedagogy, TPACK, working legally, safely and ethically).
Week 3 Blog reflection (Digital tool 1).
Week 4 Blog reflection (Digital tool 2).
Week 5 Blog reflection (Digital tool 3 & 4).
References:
NetSafe Kids. (2003). Protecting Children from Pornography and Sexual Predators on the Internet. Retrieved from: http://www.nap.edu/netsafekids/
Prensky, M. (2205, September/ October). 'Engage me or Enrage me' What Todays Learner's Demand. Retrieved from http://www.educause.edu/ir/library/pdf/erm0553.pdf
Presenter Media [animation]. (2009). Retrieved from http://www.presentermedia.com/index.php?id=132&target=category&start=1100&maincat=clipart#listing_of_items
Fasso, W. (2013). Learning Material. Retrieved from CQUniversity FAHE11001 Moodle page, http://moodle.cqu.edu.au/course/view.php?id=1696
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