witness the infusion of the internet, as a learning tool, in the classroom with the use of instructional
software applications. During this interview, Ms. Coulon has informed me on a number of credible
resources for success using Technology and instructional blueprinting data for MOD and SPED
students which creates a viable resource for all students with a learning disability. The use of the
internet, compared to over 20 years ago, has led to a lot of student initiative learning styles in which
Ms. Coulon has had the opportunity to be a somewhat corroborator and eventually an end user for the development of student success in the classroom.
Ms. Coulon has developed reliable teaching
practices using proprietary software which was compatible with the Sony PlayStation
for ELA, Math, Science and special needs students. She was also able to use
this technique with the use of Light Span, an interactive software CD used by
students using BYOD or studying at home. This was created by a developer designing
in FORTRAN, Pascal, and Cobalt for student success in the classroom.
Some of her past students’ characteristics
before and after the internet in the classroom was a sense that the students
were eager to learn when the Practitioner was at the center of learning in the classroom
compared to students being guided by the Practitioner with technology being
used as a tool for overall instruction. This has been done with whole group,
1on1, peer tutor, differentiated instruction and the student being responsible
for their on learning with the Teacher as the facilitator with guided
instruction.
Major research and learning theories,
before verses now, or before computers, were done with the use of dictionaries, encyclopedias,
textbooks and people when used in the classroom for daily usage and instruction;
however, being in the 21st century, with a more technologically
driven society of educators, has proven that Internet access for all students
in the classroom, with the use of iPads, tablets or BYOD is a needed tool for
tech savvy students.
As an advocate for technology in the classroom, I adhere to the
LoTi – Levels of Technology implementation framework on the integration of
technology in the classroom. Level 6 which states, “Technology is perceived as
a process, product, and/or tool for students to find solutions related to a “real-world”
problem or issue of significance to them” (Williamson
& Redish, 2009, p. 36), is the essential function and major thesis of
my writing for Informational Systems Management. With this being acknowledged,
P-BL – “project-based learning is a constructivist approach that encourages
learning in depth by allowing students to use inquiry-based methods to engage
with issues and questions that are rich, real, and relevant to their lives”
(Solomon & Schrum, 2007, p. 39), and can be used by all students using technology
in a purposeful way.
One way in which students can use technology in a purposeful
way is with the use of multimedia. “Not only can students create summaries and
notes of multimedia content, they can also use multimedia to enhance and
present their summaries and notes” (Pitler et al., 2012, p. 156), with the use
of a technology based learning activity allowing the student to use their
creativity for a personalized instructional lesson
summary.
List of References:
R. A.
Coulon, (personal communication, October 13, 2013)
(Williamson
& Redish, 2009, p. 36)
(Solomon & Schrum, 2007, p. 39)
(Pitler et al., 2012, p. 156)
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