Most recent public comments by MICHAEL WHITE https://nowcomment.com/users/30935 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037371 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037371 I agree with both Hughes and Popovic with respect to open learning and personalizing student education. Popovic is looking at scaling models that workfor the benefit of the student. Zolt wants learning outside the halls of traditional schools and preparation for the future. Weiss pushes her DoE and dancnes around a lot of issues and can suggest the necessary changes at the fed and pass that down to the states. However DoE shines a light on state achievements and lets the states run their own state policy. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:17:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037367 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037367 The policy areas that were addressed consisted of the anytime, anywhere virtual school attendance issue. Some state participate in the anytime attendance and some states do not. The accountability systems at the state and federal level are proficiency based and some virtual programs are mastery based. The no child left behind and age causes issues with assessments and student progress. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 18:07:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037364 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037364 Ms. Zolt is speaking about assessments based on the knowledge the students have learned as a core group. Hughes and Popovic are looking at individual learning and assessments geared toward mastery as opposed to group proficiency. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:55:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037362 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037362 The key elements are reading, thinking and communicating. With the digital learning environment this as to be communicated in scale. The information to be disseminated must be safe, integrated that is at scale from an international perspective. The DLE has to be collaborative across all learning environments asynchronously and synchronously. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:59:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037360 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037360 Mr.Popvic expresses that learning happens when students are engaged no matter where they come from or there particular background. He makes it known that students like games and introducing education through games in an informal environment is key. The gaming platform can also provide mass data on many sample points with the amount of students that participate. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:32:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037358 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037358 Ms. Weiss speaks about giving internet access to everyone in all areas. She explains the partnership between Comcast and the the DoE to allow citizens in low income or undeserved communities access to broadband. Leveling the playing field and using current digital devices to serve as learning devices with the addition of internet access. She speaks about innovating an meeting learners where they are and with what they have as a learning device. The utilization of share equity to level the playing fields of education. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 18:26:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037353 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037353 Scalability is good at this time because we can get information out quickly and efficiently and disseminate it to most educators. The module has to be tried and true in nature, but one that can be used in the current educational environment. The great news is that you can use the innovation inside or out of the traditional learning environment. The platform can be scaled to individuals and produce better learner-centered results. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:31:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037348 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037348 The Dept of Ed. is shining a light on what others states are doing. The Federal government is supplying some grants like race to the top and other grants rewarding others for their innovation. As an innovator the fed is not doing much of anything. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 21:35:23 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037342 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037342 Adam, I agree there is a lot more wiggle room now for innovation. The LMS environment is growing and with that comes the companies with the right innovation and not just a module. Assessments are a challenge in and of itself. The learning a student receives as mentioned in the video may be well above their comprehension level. But because we have rules that leave no child behind the age does not compensate for the knowledge the student may possess. Assessments should be based on the level of mastery and not the assumed proficiency. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:55:40 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037338 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037338 He mentioned that the turn-key modules they have are ready to be scaled to the individual student. They are looking to scale the innovation to the entire educational system and not just a few schools. The values he delivers is that there is a one off and we need many different innovations to truly impact the national education today. Mon, 11 Jun 2018 17:07:49 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037335 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037335 Today private companies are more learner-centered. The virtual learning focuses on the mastery of the student as opposed to current curricula. The current curricula focuses and test on proficiency that does not take into account the level of acumen for each individual student. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 17:41:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035751 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035751 It is definitive that teachers have an opportunity to make a difference and bridge that digital divide gap in today's educational learning environments. This technology in this study is the one on one laptop program. Technology in the hands of every teacher and student. The purpose of this study is to see if scores are significantly affected and future actions. This use of technology puts teachers in a strong position if applied correctly and effectively. The learner needs to feel that they can learn on this device and it be reflected in the scores and in their daily lives. Technology is a way of life in and out of the learning facility. The power is split between the learner and teacher. The student has the option to learn from a distance and the teacher has the opportunity to educate them where ever they are. The abundance of devices is overwhelming, however still not available in every school district. Teachers are not all receptive to this new learning environment. There is work to be done, but the direction is positive. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:22:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035749 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035749 This research was an experimental design to clearly show the significant findings of the Technology Immersion Pilot. the advantages in this study were the shaping of the student futures as a knowledge worker and consistent with the environment they come from. Meeting a student on their learning level can ultimately increase engagement. The disadvantage is the lack of technology, pedagogical, and content knowledge of quite a few teachers. teachers. This is the age of disruption and our educational infrastructure is not stable. We have to ensure teachers are able to integrate technology into their curriculum. With the current school climate, more students are opting on of attending a traditional school, let alone the parents of younger children. The curriculum needs to be scaled that one can learn the same content no matter their location. Parents and students are making conscience decisions whether to attend traditional classrooms. There needs to be a skill up of all teachers with technology to implement in their respective curriculum. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:15:31 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035731 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035731 The debate now would be why are there not more facilities or institutions implementing IMI in their curriculum with the positive responses from multiple studies? The answer to that could be the digital divide. Students are having increased exposure to the computer based gaming or learning. The IMI is the technology students are being exposed to in a learning environment. The setting is still inside of a controlled learning environment. THe teachers are in a better position to broadening the horizons of the students to new curriculum that keeps them engaged. Those teachers that are caught in the digital divide are likely to not benefit from the technology currently shared by their colleagues. The disadvantage could be resources are not available or the learning is not effective in the world of technology. The teachers still need the exposure to change or integrate technology into their pedagogy. In this study the teachers are in control of the new technology be presented to students. The teachers have command of the class and the distribution of the pedagogy and content knowledge. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 20:22:39 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035711 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035711 The language has changed in 10 years from microcomputer based instruction (MCBI) to interactive multimedia instruction (IMI). The familiarity is afoot with the access to workstations in computer labs is abundant. The amount of interactive instruction is consistent across the board in college or work place areas, however not saturated. Not all institutions and instructors are early adopters of technology driven instruction. This was a quasi-experiment with the actors being deliberately picked, however not proponents of the content being offered. The advantages of this study is the access to the population. There is a good sample size and good results. The instrument used was a Group assessment of logical thinking (GALT) to measure cognitive development. The study had great results do to the lack of conversation from students during the IMI class session. The finding correlate the IMI with the interest in the control group of the study. These students may have had introductions into computer based games or learning prior to this study because of the amount of video game exposure during this time. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 20:10:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035694 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035694 Some aspects of the discourse surrounding educational technology at this time is the lack of integration into the mainstream. The common PC was expensive and there was not that daily exposure to the common student. Video games were there and some had pc's but it was not common place at this time to learn academics through technology. Outside the traditional classroom was not traditional. The terminology of microcomputer based instruction or online instruction as it is known today, was relatively new and the study was to discern the impact of this technology on a college student. The study was to determine the perception of the student as it relates to microcomputer based instruction and the impact on the learning and learning environment. The teacher would have the opportunity to track the progress of the student and conduct more feedback synchronously and asynchronously if online learning was occurring. It opens the door for peer to peer learning and the sharing of ideas. At this time the power is with the students. They are the new captive audience and without their early adoption of this innovation the technology process is stalled and not fully developed or deployed. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 19:41:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035690 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035690 The self paced and externally paced instruction would have the updated terms of online or blended learning. The microcomputer technology hints at TPACK with the cognitive learning strategy. The delivery method was easy to measure with the amount of participation in each group and their results. The challenge of procrastination of students plays to the self-regulated and self-efficacy prospective in that time period. I tend to think what the attitudes toward technology learning were at that time? Distance learning has always been available through the mail, however online learning changes the entire prospective because you can learn anywhere there is a WiFi connection. And it is true, that in 1989 WiFi connection was limited. The imagery cue and attention directing sounds like scaffolding's humble beginnings. Students did not have multiple computers to use and have access to them on a daily basis to become acclimated. Ipads and mobile devices had yet to make an appearance. The technology driven attitude and mindset was on the fringe at this time. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:09:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033221 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033221 The steps that may be challenging is the initial change for m old ways and habits. Implementing technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge into that plan. In teacher service day should be dedicated to the teachers. Pay teachers through the summer to get on the technology bus so the commitment to students is real and not superficial. The technology is here and will only get more advance and faster. Conforming is inevitable whether it is now or later. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:49:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033220 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033220 The standards that could be complied with are making sure learner and leader are taken care of immediately. That is the commitment to their audience and the show of strength of leadership. The students are watching and they know what they know and that is technology because they grew up with it. Teachers cannot be afraid to take that extra or initial step to success. Even if it is a slow step, at least make and effort. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:46:36 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033219 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033219 Mr. John, This is where the TPACK comes into play. The teacher needs to blend that content and pedagogy knowledge with an addition of technology into their curriculum or plan. Teachers are being tested with commitment to excellence and their commitment to the learners. I believe the ISTE should be enforced with stricter consequences if reform to the learners and expectations are not fulfilled. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:42:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033218 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033218 Michelle, We all have a job to do. NO one forces anyone out the bed to show up for work. The expectation is that the educators train or educate the learner as much as possible. To the full extent. Methods and policy, standard and procedures is how we do business. Our schools continue to be ill-structured because some teachers do not follow the ISTE standards and our learners continue to be ill-prepared. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:38:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033216 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033216 Ertmer closes the gap of assumption and hits the nail on the head. He opens up pandoras box that teacher personal beliefs dont change overnight if at all. IT is not that changes do not know how to change and adapt to technology, they just dont want to. NOw some of that can be do to age, methods, policy, and procedures that are embedded with their DNA. However ISTE states that the learner comes first. The educator needs to adjust to satisfy the needs of the learner. The teacher should be moving up with the current technology because that is how education works. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:34:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033214 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033214 Who is the reformer and where is the strength in numbers, If there is an opportunity to do whats right and make technology work. We need good teachers to except the fact that change is inevitable. Learners need the tools to move forward. I think Ms. Megan may need to look at the educational system from a societal perspective and not a monolithic lens to an audience of one. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:28:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033213 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033213 SO that is a design issue. Again I have to fallback on the ISTE standards. It is the responsibility of the teacher to incorporate curriculum based on the needs of the student. It indeed should be student-centered learning. Their should be asynchronous and synchronous chatting going on and the sharing of ideas. I can conclude that Ms. Megan is completely against innovation in the classroom and wants to keep a jukebox in front of a class full of ipods. T His combination will never work. The philosophy must change and in this age of disruption, Ms. Megan will have to see this wave of technology that is here and transition for the good of the learner. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:23:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033212 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033212 I can agree that schools teach to the test. That is a true statement. As for allowing technology to be 1x1 for students, the students know how to use the iPads better than most teachers. LA has one of the largest school districts and one of the overall poorest districts for tools and resources. This is where we have to look at the ISTE's again and teachers have to step up to the plate and include information technology in their pedagogy. You cannot blame the students for getting technology in their hands and the school not able to capitalize on the initiative. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:16:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033211 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033211 Charter Schools were designed as an alternative to public schools that were not able to educate students properly. As far as them being money making businesses, would put that in the same boat as school to prison pipelines. The art of making money off of students misfortune. Khan academy has been quite successful and Ms, Megan referred to it as a glorified text book. I am not sure that I can agree with that especially when it helps so many disadvantaged and undeserved students. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:08:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033209 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033209 Mr. John, We know that STEM and STEAM are majors areas of opportunity for us. Especially in this day and age where the jobs of tomorrow need to be reflected in the learning of today's classroom. Sun, 27 May 2018 22:56:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033207 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033207 Ms. Megan looks from a personal perspective instead of a time period perspective. We were in a industrial revolution time period when it was machines and assembly lines. You teach what you are as Dr, Mirsha said. The time period was to get people prepared for management and labor. Now it is time to get students prepared for knowledge worker jobs and technology is that road. Sun, 27 May 2018 22:50:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033206 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033206 Mr. John, I concur that Ms. Megan may not be a fan of Bill Gates or education reform at all. She mentioned that this design is baseless and not worthy of student attention. Sun, 27 May 2018 22:43:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033205 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1033205 The personalized learning using technology is the most likely way that the education system will have reform. We need to have learners prepare for the knowledge worker jobs of the future and that may be by personalized learning. Sun, 27 May 2018 22:37:47 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104243?scroll_to=1032365 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104243?scroll_to=1032365 Ryan, That is my world. We test for understanding and survey to see how the understanding went. If we do not analyze our efforts, how will we ever know what needs to be tweaked, tested, or eliminated. I agree that teachers and trainers alike can benefit most from personal development in their respective areas of opportunity. Thu, 24 May 2018 11:15:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104243?scroll_to=1032364 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104243?scroll_to=1032364 Ryan, I agree 100%. there needs to be a push to shift the dynamics of pedagogy knowledge and technology pedagogy knowledge. Today students expectations are different because of instant knowledge and instant answers via google. Pedagogy content knowledge needs to explain the why behind the answer in a technology learning environment. Thu, 24 May 2018 11:10:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104243?scroll_to=1032363 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104243?scroll_to=1032363 Adam, The technology to pedagogy content is as relevant as the teacher to student delivery. It is how the content is delivered. I mentioned that learners are different in 2018 with all the technology around us. TPACK needs to be creative in the way these technologies are adapted and exposed to the student for learner adaptation of content knowledge. This learning environment is evolving so fast, that students have a better handle on technology than most teachers. So teachers need PD in the TPK arena to stay current and relevant. You mentioned Moore's interaction of student -student , student-teacher, student-content; it would behoove teachers to seek the interactions of student to student and adapt some of those best practices. Examine how students interact with their technology that keeps a thread going and adapt that technology and adjust our TPACK accordingly via 21st century creativity and student teacher collaboration. Thu, 24 May 2018 11:05:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104243?scroll_to=1032356 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104243?scroll_to=1032356 The TPACK framework has potential to be very successful. I would look extremely hard at the TPK piece. The opportunity to ensure that teachers are in line with the technology advances from a student perspective. In an article in the most recent Horizon report, it speaks about adaptive learning. Students ability to interact with the course material. TPK means that teachers have the technical tools to personalize the learning to adapt to each student. The students of today learn the way they live. Dr. Mishra spoke about this as well. If we teach who we are and the students learn the way they live, there needs to be a common denominator to bridge those gaps and factors together. From this perspective, I would add the creativity and collaborations of NEW ideas from 21 century literacies that stretch the boundaries of a happy median. Students have changed, but learning has not and we need to examine that with a deep dive into how we process the learning environment. TPACK is a fantastic way to broaden the horizons of teaching, but with that, is the product of the teaching- which is the learning and how the recipient processes that knowledge. Thu, 24 May 2018 10:53:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032328 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032328 The more you know the better you will be. You teach from within and with all that you are.Dr. Mishra exposed that through the Nobel prize winners and the four equivalent winners of that prize. Each of them bringing a creative discipline to their craft and allowing that gift to transcend into TPACK and now 21st century literacies. Thu, 24 May 2018 10:02:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032327 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032327 Adam, I am compelled to share that I have quite a few disciplines in my life that allow me to bring more ideas to the corporate training world. Dr. Mishra showed the teachers of the years and what they bring to the table. Well rounded people make for better teachers because they can share their content knowledge of their experiences. The more you bring to the table with influences and knowledge the better the outcome will be. Thu, 24 May 2018 09:55:48 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032295 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032295 Ryan, 21st century literacies is the next step in the evolution of TPACK. HOwever you must know and apply the existing framework to produce a positive outcome. I agree that Dr. Mishra mentioned, creativity is the missing link from classrooms and that individual ingredient that allows creative thinking and collaboration has all but disappeared. Knowledge of technology, pedagogy, and content are the key drivers for success. Creativity will be the sustaining factor that takes it to the next level. Thu, 24 May 2018 09:17:17 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032292 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032292 Adam, I would like to take that a step further as Ryan mentioned and measure the impact of TPACK, and clearly define not only their strengths and weaknesses, but their opportunities and threats as well. TPACK is a seful tool to apply to best practices throughout classrooms, higher ed, and corporate America. I think individuals should know there content to apply it effectively. Also to understand the model of technology and the skill set of pedagogy delivery to their audience.Creativity needs to be the new guiding principal for teachers and students. When applying the TPACK, creativity is the correlation to the 21st century literacies. Thu, 24 May 2018 09:10:03 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032155 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032155 The ideas about creativity are different in respect that TPACK is using current content knowledge and adding technology to existing literacies. TPACK is teaching more effectively with a deeper and more concentrated technology lens. The goal is to penetrate the concepts using technology to create a better understanding in the classroom. The 21st century literacies breathes creativity and allows for individuality in the discovery of new innovations. The current school curriculum according to Dr. Mishra has erased the ability for learners to engage effectively in creative thinking. Teachers need to collaborate and innovate past the state issued curriculum for 21st century success. Sun, 27 May 2018 11:58:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032154 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032154 Ryan, You and I leaned more toward similar view points, and Ryan was not completely opposite. The TPACK is just the tool coming into the 21st century. With the way technology is today and the advancement of digital devices and human behavior, the choices are narrow with how we educate. Human behavior is adapting, slowly but still adapting to today's technology. The age of disruption is here and the ill-structured educational environment needs to come full circle within it. Wed, 23 May 2018 23:05:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032144 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032144 Adam, I am safe to assume we are all clear that Foundational Knowledge keeps the TPACK relevant 10 years later. The introduction of new literacies and cross-disciplines adds value to the educational environment as a whole. Dr. Mishra said NEW; novel, effective, and whole ideas to act on with a meta-cognitive foundation to build on. The creativity and collaboration are the new factors teachers and educators must adapt and innovate in their learning environments to be relevant with the new literacies. Wed, 23 May 2018 21:42:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032122 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104242?scroll_to=1032122 TPACK and 21st century learning have common denominators with a common outcome. TPACK had a focus in 2004 to achieve technology training in a pedagogical society with a core content focus. To learn the fundamentals of teaching students and learning as adults NEW disciplines that benefited the student and the teachers. The old 20th century philosophies were becoming unsustainable in an ill-structured environment. TPACK became the solution then. However we as a society continue to evolve and trans-disciplinary thinking took shape and a novel, effective, whole collaborative and creative structure transformed. We are catching up with some of the combinatorial creativity and cross -pollination of disciplines way of deep thinking. The content knowledge is still the base. But when we fuse the meta-knowledge and human knowledge or reality in that dichotomy then the narrative must change in how we do business in the 21st century. The 21st century literacies encompasses TPACK and takes it to the next level. Sun, 27 May 2018 13:16:55 -0400