Reflective+Discussion

Reflection is a critical part of learning. It allows you to think deeply about the information taken in, to connect it to real life, and to examine ideas for classroom application. In view of these things, you will engage in reflection throughout the semester. Specifics for the assignment are outlined in the PDF below:




 * Use the Comment tab (speech bubbles) at the top of the page for discussions.


 * ==Reflective Discussion One== ||
 * Watch the introductory video on the #|Home page of the course wiki: A Vision of K-12 Students Today. In your initial post, respond to the questions below. Be sure that you support your response with content from the video and include one additional online resource that relates to the topic presented in the video. Refer to the assignment sheet for complete directions.
 * 1) How do today's students differ from those in school 20 years ago?
 * 2) Is it a teacher's responsibility #|to meet their needs? Explain your answer. ||

@http://www.npr.org/2012/04/10/150361223/should-teachers-be-disciplined-for-online-lives
 * ==Reflective Discussion Two== ||
 * Listen to the following podcast (approximately 20 minutes). In your initial post, respond to the questions below. Be sure that you support your response with content from the podcast and include one additional online resource that relates to the topic presented in the podcast. Refer to the assignment sheet for #|complete directions.
 * 1) Should teachers be disciplined for their online lives? Provide an explanation for #|your opinion. ||


 * ==Reflective Discussion Three== ||
 * Listen to the following podcast (approximately 9 minutes) "School Technology: Pros Outweigh Cons?" located on the NPR website. In your initial post, respond to the questions below. Be sure that you support your response with content from the podcast and include one additional online resource that relates to the topic presented in the podcast. Refer to the assignment sheet for complete directions.
 * Link:** @http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=225404574
 * 1) In the podcast, Klein states that a tablet empowers teachers and enables students to be more engaged. What do you think? Do tablets accomplish these two things? Why or why not?
 * 2) Klein reports in the podcast that only 1 out of every 4 high school graduates is college ready. What, if anything, does this statement have to do with technology integration? Support your response. ||


 * ==Reflective Discussion Four== ||
 * Watch the "An Introduction to Technology Integration" video (approximately 5 minutes) located at the link below. In your initial post, respond to the question that follow. Be sure that you support your response with content from the podcast and include one additional online resource that relates to the topic presented in the podcast. Refer to the assignment sheet for complete directions.
 * Link:** @http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction-video
 * 1) One of the speakers on the video alludes to the idea that technology allows teachers to connect with students, to meet them where they are, and to make learning fun and meaningful. What do you think? Does technology accomplish this feat? Why or why not? ||