Session 2

Class activity 1:
Directed Technology Integration strategies Theoretical Base

1.Behaviorist theory by B.F. Skinner

Measures observable behaviors produced by a learner's response to stimuli.

2.Information-processing theory

Human mind is like a computer, it stores information and has 3 different kinds of storage (sensory, short-term and long-term)

3.Cognitive-behavioral theory
The study of human psychology that deals with a persons behavior, concentrated around what people think, how they react to stimulation and their perception through vision and hearing.
 

4.Systems theory and systematic instruction design by Gagne

Different optimal conditions needed for effective learning to take place. Has 9 events of instruction that shape learning...
1) Gaining attention
2) Informing the learner of the object
3) Stimulating recall of prerequisite learning
4) Presenting the stimulus materials
etc. Inquiry-based technology integration strategies theoretical base

1.Social activism theory by J. Dewey

Believes in hands-on and experiential learning through social interactions.

2.Scaffolding theory

Breaking the task down into smaller steps, providing motivation, and providing feedback about progress as the person progresses

3.Child development theory by Jean Piaget

Children's cognitive growth develops through 4 stages as they interact with the environment
1st: Sensorimotor
2nd: Pre-operational
3rd:Concrete operational
4th: Formal operations

4.Discovery learning

Inquiry-based and constructivist approach, active learning, students are able to test out their knowledge

5.Multiple intelligences theories

Musical, visual, logical, kinestatic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, naturalist, linguistic

Class participation activity 4:
Discussion on the website Starfall.com.
 

Age group for the site

4 1/2 to 8 years old

What kind of software?

An interactive software to stir children's interest in reading and language arts.

Learning theory it uses?

Information-processing theory

Evaluate website

It incorporates several interesting activities for children to learn how to read. The activities have different levels, starting from the basics such as phonics and the website provides immediate feedbacks/rewards to them when they complete the tasks.

Class participation activity (5):

Reflection on the 3 main productivity tool (word, excel and powerpoint- webquest); which is most useful to me and the roles that these tools play in the ECH education.

The most useful productivity tool for me currently is the Microsoft Word as I am constantly using it to do my assignments. Even during my vacation, I tend to use it for working purposes when I am required to do certain preparations for lessons, such as putting pictures into a new document file for printing. The next familiar tool for me is the Microsoft powerpoint as it is user-friendly and is always used by  me when I am required to do a presentation.

As for the roles that these tools play in the ECH education, I do believe that they all are essential and helpful in serving different types of purposes. For excel, it is commonly employed by the admininstrative staff as they are in charge of attendance (staff and children), enrolment etc. For Microsoft word, it is required to draft newsletters. Teachers tend to use it for lesson plans and obseravational records. Lastly, powerpoint is usually used for presentation, and this may be used by the management when they are required to present certain topics to the staff.

 

EDU 352 Session 1

Class participation 1:

The uses of computers and what they mean to me.

For me, I feel that the main benefit of computers on us is the increase in efficiency. They enable us to store information and retrieve them easily, and with the addition of the internet, we are able to search for information from multiple sources. This helps to open the world up to people and bring knowledge around much faster.

On the side note, it is not surprising to say that we are becoming too depending on computers, be it for work or even leisure. It is hard to imagine what it would like without them now.

Class Participation 2:
Goggle and find out more about these Computers to Fit Every Need (world café)

6 basic categories of computers

1)      Embedded computers

Rather than stand alone computers like personal computer (PC), embedded computers are installed into other devices such as telephones, digital watches, cameras and television. They serve a key purpose of controlling something within a larger system.

2)      Mobile devices

Mobile devices (also identified as handheld devices) are pint-sized computing device which are compatible. They have evolved over time and are capable of performing various functions especially with the addition of WI-FI, Bluetooth and GPS,

3)      Personal computers

Personal computers (PC) are designed specifically for individual usage in terms of size, functions and pricing. They include desktop computer, laptop, tablet, or a handheld PC.

PC these days usually has connection to the Internet, which provides access to the World Wide Web. It may be connected to a local area network (LAN), either by a cable or wireless connection.

4)      Super computers

Super computers are computers that are used to perform highly calculation-intensive tasks such as weather forecasting, climate research and oil and gas exploration. They are very expensive and they are able to carry out immense amounts of mathematical calculations. The key difference between a super computer and a mainframe is it channels all its power into carrying out a few programs as fast as possible, while a mainframe uses its power to carry out many programs simultaneously.   

5)      Mainframe computers

Mainframe computers are powerful computers mainly employed by corporate and governmental organizations for critical applications and bulk data. They are capable of supporting hundreds, or even thousands, of users concurrently.  A simple example of a mainframe is the automated teller machine (ATM) and credit purchase at a retail store.  

Class participation (3):
A mindmap in about my life (present and future– your work especially) and computers.

 

Class Participation 4:

Jig Saw for different computer communicative  learning

1)                  Asynchronous Online Communication Tools

Asynchronous tools enable communication and collaboration over a period of time through a "different time-different place" mode. These tools allow people to connect together at each person's own convenience and own schedule, thus this benefits people living different time zones.

Example: Online Blogs

2)        Synchronous Online Communication Tools

Synchronous online communication tools are being used simultaneously, unlike asynchronous. They enable real-time communication and collaboration in a "same time-different place" mode. Their advantage is that they enable people to engage immediately at the same point of time.

Example: Google Documents, FaceTime, Skype

3)                  Social Bookmarking And Tagging

Social bookmarking is the usage of a web-based site that contains tags and tags of people we know, enabling us to benefit from their bookmarks as well as our own. It brings the organization of precious research to a new level.

Social tagging is also identified as collaborative tagging and it enables ordinary users to assign keywords, or tags, to items. These items are typically Web-based resources and the tags become instantly available for others to see and use.

4) Social Networking

Social network is a social structure consisting of a group of individuals and dyadic relationships between them.

Examples: Facebook, Twitter

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