App Review and Video and Video Assignment

 EDUC 5313 

App Review and Video and Video Assignment 

Anna Pyles 

  Review the components of the Technology Tool   

  Blogger is a digital platform that allows users to set up their own blogging profile from their 

 Google account. It is free, user friendly and provides the tools and infrastructure to create and publish  

Blogs. Blogger can be used by a variety of individuals, whether professionals or students who want to 

 share their ideas in writing. The website address for Blogger is blogger.com, where you can sign in with 

 a Gmail account and create a blog. In my lesson, students will write an informational essay about a 

 topic of their interest. They will develop their writing by going through the writing process and finally 

 publish their essays online.  

Rate the tool using Kolb’s Triple E Measurement Tool 

Triple E Evaluation Rubric­ When to Use Technology   by Liz Kolb 

Engagement in the learning	0=No	1=Somewhat	2=Yes
The technology allows students to focus on the assignment/activity/goals with less distraction (Time on Task).			x
The technology motivates students to start the learning process.			x
The technology causes a shift in the behavior of the students, where they  move from passive to active social learners (through co-use or coengagement).		x
Enhancement of the learning goals	0=No	1=Somewhat	2=Yes
The technology tool allows students to develop or demonstrate a more  sophisticated understanding of the learning goals or content (using higher-order thinking skills).		x
The technology creates supports (scaffolds) to make it easier to understand  concepts or ideas (e.g. differentiate, personalize or scaffold learning)		x
The technology creates paths for students to demonstrate their  understanding of the learning goals in a way that they could not do with  traditional tools.	x
Extending the learning goals	0=No	1=Somewhat	2=Yes
The technology creates opportunities for students to learn outside of their  typical school day. (24/7 connection)			x
The technology creates a bridge between students school learning and  their everyday life experiences (connects learning goals with real life experiences).			x
The technology allows students to build authentic life soft skills, which  they can use in their everyday lives.			x
READING THE RESULTS    13- ­18 Points: Exceptional connection between learning goals and tool   7- ­12 Points: Some connection between learning goals and tool   6 Points or below: Low connection between learning goals and tool			Total          13/18

 

Video/Screencast 

Global Collaborators-Students will use peer review to revise and edit their essays and will publish their 

 final composition on the internet. 

Blogger navigation link: 

https://youtu.be/MKgwLqQMJuU 

Reflection 

  While using Blogger, ISTE Standards can be applied: 

For Educators: 

Teachers enhance their practices by learning with and from others using technology. Teachers can take 

 advantage of Blogger by merging, reflecting, and sharing their teaching practices and knowledge with 

 others. 

Leader: Teachers show digital citizenship and give access to technology for all. While setting Blogger for 

 their classes, Teachers can and should practice critical thinking, and setting digital equity whereby all 

 students are offered the platform and instructions to utilize it. 

Citizen: Teachers empower students to become successful and responsible digital citizens. With proper 

 instructions and regulations, teachers can empower students through Bloggers' safe and ethical 

 communication. 

Collaborator: Blogger can be used for group projects, peer review, and resourcing great work among 

 teachers. 

Designer: Teachers use technology to create relevant learning. In Blogger, teachers can integrate 

 constructive aids and allow students the freedom to showcase their work. 

While using Blogger, ISTE Standards can be applied: 

For Students: 

Students most relevant when creating and using Blogger: 

Empowered Learner: 

Blogger allows students to choose topics that interest them, set goals for their blog (such as posting frequency, audience engagement), and get feedback from teachers and peers. 

1.1c: Students use technology to convey their knowledge in many forms. Students are given different means to present their learning through text, images, videos, and other media in Blogger. 

Digital Citizen: 

2.2a: Students oversee their digital identity and reputation. Having a blog gets students to think about their online presence, what they should post, and how they represent themselves. 

Knowledge Constructor: 

3.3a: Students devise and implement effective research strategies to locate information and other resources. Blogging often involves research, so students must know how to locate credible sources and evaluate information. 

Blogger can be a platform where students can compile and share the information that they have gathered from various sites. 

Creative Communicator: 

6.6a: Students choose the appropriate platforms and tools for communication. Blogger provides a platform for students where they can convey their ideas and present them to an audience. 

Global Collaborator: 

7.7b: Students use technology to collaborate with others to resolve problems or address authentic issues. Students can use Blogger to collaborate with their classmates on projects, share ideas, and collaborate to resolve relevant issues. 

By focusing on these ISTE Standards, educators can guide students in using Blogger effectively and securely, readying them to develop the skill sets they will need to learn and thrive in the new millennium.