Literature Research and Data Collection; RR #2
After further inquiry and insight into my possible topics I feel the most beneficial and useful topic for me was the practical hands on critiquing/curating of specific Technology tools (keeping in mind a set of criteria and classifications) because I realize how important it is to be able to constructively be comfortable with educational technology tools and not be out of the loop with the changing learning needs of functioning optimally in the knowledge economy of the 21st century for students and guiding them in meeting the NTCE literacies and BC Education Digital Literacies framwork(I'm new to BC and Victoria SB so this is very helpful for me) With the aim of Digital Literacy tools to practice higher order thinking; ; open inquiry ; collaboration and real life problem solving and to show knowledge gained. Digital Literacy skills are key to students success in life long learning and equitable opportunity.
Definition of Digital Literacy: Digital Literacy is the interest, attitude and ability of individuals to use digital technology and communication tools appropriately to access, manage, integrate, analyze and evaluate information, construct new knowledge, and create and communicate with others. ( BC's Education Digital Literacy framework; pg 1)
My goal is through trying out select learning tool apps that I have encountered through my research; I can critique;classify; curate them based on several criteria from my research and data collection below; and review them for limits advantages; applications; applications in the classroom/learning commons. With this knowledge I can share with students and colleagues.
The literature research and data sources are;
BC Education Digital Literacy Framework; I found this useful because it gave examples of each literacy and the grade level range from k to 2; 3 to 5 and 6 to 9; 9 to 12
Technology For Learning Strategy; from the Greater Victoria School District ; outlined Strategic Priorities for student success; educator support; infrastructure and how it can be implemented to align with the BC Digital Literacy Framework.
Fast-formative-assessment-tools-vicki-davis; I found this on Twitter because I follow Edutopia and it help me to narrow down the possible assessment tools that are based on students demonstratig understanding throughout the process and not a memory test at the end
SAMR questions to ask? by Martin Cisneros; I found this helpful to understand how the T. tool fits in. and try to use tools the are not just Substitution and Augumentation model but modification and Redefinition; goal being more creative uses.
NCTE 21st Century Digital Literacies; as a comparison to the BC framework
I follow #FollettLearning (TL)Use Videos To bring Learning; Teaching& Memories To life In Buncee . This is an app I have seen a lot of feed on twitter and want to learn how so it can be part of my tool kit in guiding students in its uses. I have a webinar set up at 4pm (EST) on Sept.24 on how to use Buncee.
I also want to check out;symbaloo app uses; as I have read blogs about it as well; as a curator tool; combining websites and related twitter feeds in one spot.
Curation Situations of Digital Resources;by Joyce Valenta; 2017; this blog twitted was the best resource so far as related to school libraries; and I will look into this in depth.
I had issues with UBC library(more next blog) I tried to get link through clipboard/ email and wasn't able to copy and paste so the resource I choose to get more in depth with was:
Evaluating Ed Tech A strategy for selecting Digital Tools;Guidance from Common Sense Education for District Level decision making; Lindi. Jessica; The Educational Digest 09/2017 volume 83, issue
Everfi Free Online Courses ; These free online courses were distinct because of their real life applications; in STEM; managing money etc; and history (course on democracy and African Americans)
Fast-formative-assessment-tools-vicki-davis; I found this on Twitter because I follow Edutopia and it help me to narrow down the possible assessment tools that are based on students demonstratig understanding throughout the process and not a memory test at the end
SAMR questions to ask? by Martin Cisneros; I found this helpful to understand how the T. tool fits in. and try to use tools the are not just Substitution and Augumentation model but modification and Redefinition; goal being more creative uses.
NCTE 21st Century Digital Literacies; as a comparison to the BC framework
I follow #FollettLearning (TL)Use Videos To bring Learning; Teaching& Memories To life In Buncee . This is an app I have seen a lot of feed on twitter and want to learn how so it can be part of my tool kit in guiding students in its uses. I have a webinar set up at 4pm (EST) on Sept.24 on how to use Buncee.
I also want to check out;symbaloo app uses; as I have read blogs about it as well; as a curator tool; combining websites and related twitter feeds in one spot.
Curation Situations of Digital Resources;by Joyce Valenta; 2017; this blog twitted was the best resource so far as related to school libraries; and I will look into this in depth.
I had issues with UBC library(more next blog) I tried to get link through clipboard/ email and wasn't able to copy and paste so the resource I choose to get more in depth with was:
Evaluating Ed Tech A strategy for selecting Digital Tools;Guidance from Common Sense Education for District Level decision making; Lindi. Jessica; The Educational Digest 09/2017 volume 83, issue
Everfi Free Online Courses ; These free online courses were distinct because of their real life applications; in STEM; managing money etc; and history (course on democracy and African Americans)
A good blog post discussing the issues, ideas and topics you are most interested in exploring and the preliminary results you've found, selected and curated for this second post. A good overview of your situation and areas you identify as in need, as well as some review of your early results. Also, a good mix between traditional, academic results and new media and social networks.
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