Most recent public comments by Mr. John Golden https://nowcomment.com/users/41173 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050620 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050620 Only time will tell if technology knowledge will be effective in terms of learning. Sun, 29 Jul 2018 17:08:57 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050619 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050619 Sun, 29 Jul 2018 17:03:08 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050612 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050612 Using quantitative research methodology (EDU 802), for example, how do we design research studies integrating the concepts of TPACK (EDU 807) with leveraging the concepts of Digital Game Based Learning (EDU 800)? In other words, what type of quantitative study do we set up and what variables do we measure in online educational technology environments using TPACK as a frame work and using DGBL as an educational technology learning tool. What research questions do we construct for creating learning environments, for improving learning environments, and for transforming traditional learning environments to digital learning environments? Making those connections from the concepts learned in the DET program thus far puts the cohort on the right pathway to help students learn more through better technology. Sun, 29 Jul 2018 16:19:28 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050608 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050608 Credentialing and the potential for unbundling tie directly to TPACK and the need of 21st century skill for both teachers and learners. Even though connected learners have a world of content knowledge at their fingertips, in order for learning to be effective and go beyond the classroom, an intervention of teacher instruction should be incorporated. The instructional intervention, at minimum, should be engaged in tracking student results and monitoring the learning progress of outcomes. Sun, 29 Jul 2018 15:03:41 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050509 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050509 It is a danger for students to rely only on content knowledge from online sources. Most of the content knowledge on the Web is anecdotal and not factually based. Thus, a learner needs pedagogy instruction that is scientific based as well as content knowledge. The big elephant in the room is how do we connect technology knowledge with both content on Google and pedagogy instruction for learning. These are the required 21st century skills and challenges. Sat, 28 Jul 2018 12:20:23 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050508 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106535?scroll_to=1050508 So, growing up with technological innovations makes it a natural fit for children to learn from multiple technologies, such as learning how to play a guitar via online collaboration. In terms of teaching, the pedagogy instruction and content knowledge are plentiful and free from online sources. For instance, Hey Siri and Cortana can provide a child a world of knowledge and content from online. The big question is how we connect technology, pedagogy, and content for learning. This connection is imperative for 21st century teaching and learning. Sat, 28 Jul 2018 11:58:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106298?scroll_to=1049104 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106298?scroll_to=1049104 Sat, 21 Jul 2018 18:18:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106298?scroll_to=1049101 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106298?scroll_to=1049101 Mon, 23 Jul 2018 16:32:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106298?scroll_to=1048192 https://nowcomment.com/documents/106298?scroll_to=1048192 In addition to the methods above, the researchers presented three broad models to assess long term effects of professional development programs: TPACK, organizational learning, and participant research and inquiry. In order, TPACK includes integrating technology with content and pedagogy. Organizational learning includes exploring different methods on how individuals fit into the organization and how those individuals learn at the organizational level. Finally, participant research inquiry connected professional development to evaluation methodology. Setting up the appropriate qualitative or quantitative study would surely provide deeper understanding about long term effects of professional development. In particular, designing a quantitative study could measure multiple variables including age, grade range, gender, or geographic location. Additionally, the door is open for case studies in terms of measuring teaching-learning inputs and outcomes. Though not mentioned, evidence based research (EBR) would provide a synthesis of the literature of multiple studies and methods. Wed, 18 Jul 2018 09:20:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038742 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038742 Dr. Zhao argues and recognizes, early on, that children are innovative, creative and do display genius skills. That said, I would meet the 3 elements and start the innovation at the K1-3 level. I would instill that innovation enables product-oriented and creative skills at that age. Finally, Dr. Zhao envisions a global classroom that invents and creates products for the betterment of mankind. That said, I would collaborate with the US Department of Education, Office of Educational Technology, and collaborate with the identical offices in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan and fast start a global K1-3 classroom to meet the 3 elements of the new paradigm. Sun, 17 Jun 2018 10:31:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038717 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038717 Dr. Zhao argues that we suppress creativity and innovation. That is, we allow our teachers to be creative and innovative in pedagogical instruction and content knowledge. But we suppress creativity via a systematic educational approach. We undervalue our teachers, according to Dr. Zhao. Dr, Zhao argues we all are great at something. That greatness is the creative and innovative side of us. We have to develop our creativeness and innovativeness. Dr, Zhao calls this personalized learning. He argues that Personalized learning starts as a child. Dr. Zhao also argues we should go back to product-based learning. He states product-based learning brings the talent out of a child. Sat, 16 Jun 2018 23:00:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038702 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038702 Surely, teachers will be around forever, according to Dr. Zhao, but there is a danger if teachers do not keep up with the technological innovations and creations of the 21st century. For instance, it can be argued that there has been a shift from information technology to digitization over the past few years. Alongside digitization is cloud computing, which is the latest state of the art in computer developing and coding. For instance, for teachers to learn and understand digitization and cloud computing, training is a sufficient and necessary requirement. That is, technology changes so drastically in that it is constructed as we go along. So, for teachers to produce knowledge creators in the future, teachers themselves must become innovators and knowledge creators. Teachers must set the example through cognition, certification, and training. Sat, 16 Jun 2018 22:02:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038639 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038639 What is more, he sees today’s educational technology as circular, wherein, he opines that we keep doing the same things repeatedly. From my understanding, Dr. Zhao is criticizing the teacher for not doing enough with educational technology in the classroom. That is, the teacher is not leaning forward with being creative and innovative with the educational technologies of the 21st century. So, teachers, according to Dr. Zhao, are breeding a class of basement college graduates destined to be middle class citizens and, unfortunately, working in capacities of which they did not study in college. Thus, we need teachers to be fearless of educational technologies and to also explore in creative and innovative ways of using educational technologies of the 21st century. Sat, 16 Jun 2018 14:16:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038638 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105128?scroll_to=1038638 That is, Dr. Zhao sees a world that comprises global classrooms from multiple Nations in real time using online educational technology. From my work experience in China, I surmise that China is still nascent in implementing online educational technology in its curricula across the board. However, Dr. Zhao envisions a paradigm shift and an institution of global classrooms (from K12 to adult learners) that comprises learners from all corners of the world and, at the same time, pursuing courses in an asynchronous classroom environment. For instance, a global classroom environment can asynchronously have a student from China, South Korea, Japan, Russia, India and so on learning in a global classroom in real time. Sat, 16 Jun 2018 10:52:14 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1038284 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1038284 In terms of TPACK, the US K12 teachers are world class professionals in terms of pedagogy instruction and content knowledge. However, if teachers continue to shy away from learning, integrating, and understanding innovative technologies, that is, there is a danger that future learners from those teachers will fall further behind other countries in terms of technological know-how. I encourage the cohort to visit this Web site: https://tech.ed.gov/ and make a connection with the US Department of Education and address the serious problems we are facing in terms of advancing and promoting educational technology on a global scale. Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:12:08 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1038282 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1038282 Other examples of distance technology were Internet-based lessons and Web-based worksheet. Though these technologies were distant from the school culture, their uses were effective in the classroom environment. On the other hand, technologies that were dependent on resources, required support beyond the teacher’s control. When teachers had less control of outside technology, the level of success in the classroom dropped because of dependency on outside resources. In my analysis, a combination of distant and dependent technology were the factors that make the technology innovative. Innovation places much demand on teachers, students and technology infrastructure. Most of the demand, however, is placed on the teacher. For instance, if a teacher integrates technological innovations in the classroom, he or she will have to ensure the technology is innovative and is proficient with pedagogy and content knowledge. If the technological innovation requires work beyond the classroom, such as a lab for testing & evaluation, then the teacher will have to ensure the technological infrastructure is integrated in the classroom. In case of the latter, we must demand not only innovative requirements from teachers, but also creativity to enhance a teaching-learning experience. Fri, 15 Jun 2018 13:09:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1038173 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1038173 The required computer skills, in my opinion, are paying close attention to details, being focused on student needs and development, possessing persuasive written and oral communication skills, and being able to solve complex problems through collaboration. Integrating the skills above with technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge is a step in the right direction. To move in this direction, however, requires training in the use of computer terminology. Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:37:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1038156 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1038156 Of course, there are many new innovations with respect to educational technology. However, there are no game changers on educational technology that have effects on learning in the classroom. So, the biggest hindrance is the know-how of using innovative technology as a learning condition in the classroom. As such, Zhao et al. offers a framework to start the discussion about using educational technology in the classroom that has learning benefits. The discussion starts with technology being compatible with pedagogy, context, and content. The researchers argue that using technology, pedagogy, context, and content are the conditions of integrating technology in the classroom environment. So, the researchers transform from a messy educational technology environment to a conditional and educational technology environment in the classroom. Wed, 13 Jun 2018 22:15:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1037945 https://nowcomment.com/documents/105125?scroll_to=1037945 Innovation, likewise, is also one of the biggest barriers in a teacher’s confidence in introducing technology in a learning environment. Undoubtably, for a teacher to gain confidence in using innovative technologies in the classroom environment, a teacher must be trained in the use of applying technology in the classroom environment. For instance, educational technology changes exponentially as time goes on. Almost yearly, a new educational technology is introduced in the classroom environment. Sadly to say, most new educational technologies provide no evidence of successful teaching and learning experiences in the classroom environment. Although educational technology has made great advances over the years, teachers are still not as comfortable with technology practices in the classroom environment. However, teachers are very comfortable with pedagogy beliefs and content knowledge, according to both Ertmer and Zhao et al. That said, much research is needed on what specific types of educational technology tools can be introduced to leverage pedagogy beliefs and content knowledge in the classroom environment. A good start is exploring the concepts used in the “Conditions for Classroom Technology Innovations.” Fri, 15 Jun 2018 12:56:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037380 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037380 On the global scale, the US federal government is missing in action. Sometimes I think Bill Gates does more for global education than the entire US government itself. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 21:35:23 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037379 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104917?scroll_to=1037379 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 21:24:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104916?scroll_to=1037378 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104916?scroll_to=1037378 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 21:20:51 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104916?scroll_to=1037377 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104916?scroll_to=1037377 For instance, whenever the government invests in enterprise architectures, it leans on industry to build the systems and to also train the users on how to use the system. Moreover, the government leans on industry for life cycle support and operations and maintenance. In other words, industry trains us and we learn from industry. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 21:16:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104916?scroll_to=1037376 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104916?scroll_to=1037376 I believe these are the methods and ways by which industry is making an impact in terms of learning and assessing students. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 21:08:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035790 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035790 DoE, OET has national goals and strategies to integrate technology in the K12 classroom. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:22:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035788 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035788 Perhaps one day we can have a conversation of the skill sets that teachers need in the 21st Century. I personally think that teachers need nothing less than CISSP and CCNA. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:15:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035785 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104692?scroll_to=1035785 Fast forward, students can learn from mobile devices, cell phones, and even watches with today's technology. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:09:04 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104690?scroll_to=1035783 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104690?scroll_to=1035783 I believe that deep learning causes higher order and critical thinking skills. In my opinion, rehearsing is a short term memory technique. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 22:54:59 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104690?scroll_to=1035779 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104690?scroll_to=1035779 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 22:45:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104690?scroll_to=1035776 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104690?scroll_to=1035776 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 22:38:52 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104693?scroll_to=1035770 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104693?scroll_to=1035770 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 22:21:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104694?scroll_to=1035767 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104694?scroll_to=1035767 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:38:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104694?scroll_to=1035763 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104694?scroll_to=1035763 Sun, 03 Jun 2018 23:49:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104694?scroll_to=1035759 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104694?scroll_to=1035759 In terms of teaching, HyperCard integrates data. It does not read cards one by one. It reads cards holistically. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 21:55:03 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035753 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035753 I think giving all students a computer is a good start. I think that exploration and intervention in digital game based learning at the K12 level would open the door to educational technology as a learning tool. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 21:33:45 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035752 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035752 Her assessments aligns with the other members of the panel. That is the other members of the panel spoke to assessment as personalized learning. Hughes and Popovic, for instance, spoke on the lines of pathways to learning assessments instead of core values. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:26:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035738 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035738 I agree that learning can take place using technology that is integrated with pedagogy instruction and content knowledge, for the most part. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 20:37:54 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035734 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035734 Sun, 10 Jun 2018 12:50:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035732 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035732 It is evident that we are on a pathway to digital game based learning. He wants to pull the resources together so that teachers can teach digital game based learning and that students can learn from digital game based learning. His overall approach is discovering a pathway to enhance a teaching-learning environment using a data driven science such as digital game based learning. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:21:43 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035713 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035713 Through assessment, understanding the learning progression. She unpacks and describes the importance of open education, higher education, professional learning, and research and innovation in K12 learning. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 20:13:18 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035687 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035687 The risk could be that we breed a group of introverts. That is, if students interact with computers all day as opposed to interacting with peers, then we could have K12 social interaction issues in the future. Thus, I argue that a hybrid approach works best in academia, in my opinion. That is, a combination of computers and teacher instruction. Sun, 10 Jun 2018 12:31:01 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035686 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035686 That is, the DoE is pushing digitization in the K12 curriculum. DoE is experimenting with giving each student a laptop for learning and student achievement at the national level. DoE is sharing knowledge and dialogue about 21st Century educational technology at the national level. Moreover, DoE is pushing open education on "what works" in educational technology at the national level. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 18:49:13 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035685 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035685 For example, if digital gaming is working well at a local high school. Industry would scale digital gaming through intervention at multiple high schools. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 14:59:09 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035683 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104915?scroll_to=1035683 The values embedded are that a learner can spend more time on subjects that are abstruse, and less time on the easier subjects. The learner learns at a personalized and standardized pace. Personalized learning is different than personal learning. That is, personalized learning is based on a designed curriculum. The designed curriculum is based on national and agreed to educational technology standards. Personal learning, on the other hand, is based on individual and self designed learning. Thu, 07 Jun 2018 15:05:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035221 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035221 The purpose of immersing the technology in a classroom environment was to investigate the effects on school, teacher and student achievements. Both the teacher and student were at the center of the study. In the outcome, immersing technology in the classroom had no positive effects on student achievement in math or reading. The researchers also discovered that implementing computers in a classroom environment is a difficult task and logistical nightmare. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:36:05 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035220 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035220 The research design was experimental research and the approach was group comparison. The advantage of using experimental research in education was that researchers could compare the relationships between the independent variable (or integration of technology) to the dependent variables (or student achievements). The disadvantage of using experimental research or grouping was that random error may not reflect the true comparison in the outcome. Fri, 01 Jun 2018 02:15:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035218 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035218 The purpose of the study was to investigate the “impact on students’ grades and higher-level thinking skills when computers were added to the classroom” (p. 30). The researchers used the Group Assessment of Logical Thinking (GALT) to measure higher level and critical thinking skills. The researchers examined the effects of computers in the classroom alongside instructions from a teacher. The controlled group received instructions from the teacher, while the interactive multimedia group received a combination of instruction and media training. The student was in the center of the instruction and media training. In the outcome, the students with the interactive multimedia treatment had significantly higher grades than the controlled group. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 17:16:06 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035217 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035217 The research design was quasi-experimental, and methodology was grouping. Quasi-experimental was useful for this study because the researchers used intact groups (Creswell, 2015), and the assignments were not random. That is, the groups were naturally assembled. However, according to the text, the disadvantage of using quasi-experimental or naturally assembled groups was that it imposes a threat on internal validity. Moreover, a threat on internal validity lessons the reliability of the outcomes. Fri, 01 Jun 2018 02:12:46 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035216 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035216 In terms of teaching-learning, the researchers examined the effects of MCBI within the context “of an imagery cue and an attention directing strategy…that provided both self-paced and externally paced instruction” (p. 11). In the context of the study, the teacher was positioned on the outside of the study as an observer or facilitator. The study, for the most part, was focused on student achievement in terms of self-paced or externally paced in a learning environment. That is, MCBI was an embedded technology designed to cognitively teach students from computer-based instructions at a self-pace. Thus, this puts the power of using a computer-based technology in the center of a learning environment. In the outcome, MCBI alone without instruction was not effective, according to the researchers. Sun, 03 Jun 2018 21:06:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035215 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104691?scroll_to=1035215 The researchers approach was experimental design and their methodology was pretests and posttests. In educational research, a pretest measures attributes before the subjects receive treatment. In posttests, on the other hand, measure attributes after the subjects receive treatment. The pretest and posttest have advantages and disadvantages. The disadvantages are as follows: the processing time is consuming; subjects may inflate the test answers; and subjects may ask pre-questions about the test. An advantage, on the other hand, is the researchers control the treatment and outcome of treatment. Fri, 01 Jun 2018 02:09:50 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104455?scroll_to=1033186 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104455?scroll_to=1033186 That said, if charter schools are ran like a business, then the focus is to survive and stay competitive. With that mindset, I think charter schools will be successful. My concern is that business and capitalism can breed greedy people. So, if a charter school leadership is greedy, that could hurt the charter school concept. Sun, 27 May 2018 20:34:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104455?scroll_to=1033184 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104455?scroll_to=1033184 I, too, can think of many examples where students use computers for web-based collaboration and learning. Megan puts down the Gates Foundation. In my opinion, the Gates Foundation does a great job with helping disadvantaged student. Mon, 28 May 2018 17:27:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104453?scroll_to=1033183 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104453?scroll_to=1033183 In my opinion, there must be a combination of TPACK in order for learning to take place in the classroom. After reading the Ertmer article, I am under the notion that teachers lack computer skills and that they shy away from introducing computers in the classroom. Is my assessment of teachers using computers wrong? Sun, 27 May 2018 20:11:24 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104453?scroll_to=1033179 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104453?scroll_to=1033179 If you get a chance, Google the term FISMA. FISMA is the regulatory requirement for using computers in the U.S. government. If your IT department is still ill pre-pared to support, share the FISMA link with them. Thanks... Sun, 27 May 2018 19:55:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104453?scroll_to=1033176 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104453?scroll_to=1033176 Sun, 27 May 2018 19:42:07 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033144 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033144 One possible solution is collaboration among the teachers to implement train the trainer concept. That is, teachers can learn how to operate computers and then train other teachers on how to operate a computer in an online environment. This approach works for inexperienced computer users in the federal government. Sun, 27 May 2018 15:24:26 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033143 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033143 The ISTE can assist teachers with self-actualization by simply incorporating technology as one of its core standards. This is not a difficult change to implement. For example, cyber security was not a core requirement of the federal government. Nowadays, federal employees realize that cyber security "actually" starts with the user. Analogous to say, using computers in the classroom for learning "actually" starts with the teacher. That is, small changes can reap many benefits. Sun, 27 May 2018 15:07:27 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033140 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1033140 For instance, training in computer operations will give teachers the necessary skills and beliefs to introduce computers in the classroom for problem solving. Arguably, a teacher will not become comfortable with introducing new technologies in a teaching-learning environment unless she has confidence in her cognitive computer skills. That is, higher level beliefs and thinking in operating a computer comes from the appropriate training. So, teachers of the 21st Century will simply have to be retrained in computer operations. Sun, 27 May 2018 14:21:33 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1032418 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104454?scroll_to=1032418 On too many occasions, not only in academia but also in industry or government, we rely too much on technology as a solo outcome. That is, technology must be accompanied with pedagogy skills and content knowledge to be a learning outcome. I think that most teachers believe in their pedagogy skills and content knowledge in terms of teaching-learning. So, the question is – how do we get teachers to believe in their technological skills in a learning environment? Suffice it to say, this is the missing element in the educator standards. In my opinion, to instill technological confidence, skills and belief in teachers, that is, educator standard should be revised to include #8 as “Technologist.” For instance, industry and government employers require their IT technologists to undertake mandatory training and continuous learning in information technology. Most employers, in addition, require technologists to obtain certifications in IT project management or security management. In my opinion, instilling belief and confidence in teachers will require them to undertake IT training similarly. Moreover, IT training and requirements will enable teachers to help students solve complex problems in the classroom environment. Sun, 27 May 2018 23:42:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032383 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032383 The last major change in education was the No Child Left Behind Act. This Act was not a paradigm shift, but it was a ways and means to make education affordable for all US children. The Act also ensured that all US children received a fair and equitable education. In terms of educational technology, it is a game changer that will change the way education is learned and taught in the future. It is a matter of time before we see major enforcement in using educational technology in the classroom environment. Thu, 24 May 2018 12:07:11 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032372 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032372 In a hybrid formation, learning and collaborating skills are happening. From my understanding, Megan speaks about students staring at a computer screen and, at the same time, having no interaction or collaboration with the teacher or other students. If that is the case, then no learning is taking place. That sort of learning needs to be integrated with TPACK. Thu, 24 May 2018 11:54:30 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032369 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032369 Current issues in education are surrounded by income and SES. For example, issues from family choice in education to financing education are, for the most part, based on income and SES. That said, educational technology leverages learning in the classroom environment. Educational technology, moreover, enables learning through multiple avenues of medium. In contrast, Megan argues that educational technology and medium do not cause deeper learning. She uses research to back up her claim. Thus, I disagree with her argument and premise. That is, educational technology does cause deeper learning when it accompanies pedagogy knowledge and content knowledge. Thu, 24 May 2018 11:38:25 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032362 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032362 Megan argues that designed and personalized learning are no substitution for the traditional classroom environment. As a result, Megan fails to realize that the well off school districts possess the wherewithal to use educational technology and traditional classroom environments, at the same time, to explore and teach critical thinking skills. As such, without the support of philanthropists such as Bill Gates, and the INOVA founder, K12 students from poorer school districts are taught, for the most part, from only text books with minimal to no intervention of educational technology. Thus, in my opinion, it is a good cause that billionaires or philanthropists invest in educational technology across the board. Thu, 24 May 2018 11:05:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032332 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032332 Again, I have to disagree with Megan, as such, mechanization or machinery had much to do with the classroom environment. That is, there was a big push for total quality management (TQM) in the turn of the 20th Century. TQM relates to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) curriculars. Also, TQM was very much related to the movement of establishing more STEM related programs in the K12 environment in the turn and ending of the 20th Century. In fact, back in 1985, Bill Gates warned us about the lack of STEM graduates in the US in comparison to China and India. To date, commenting on Bill Gate's warning, the majority of the highly skilled technologists in the global workforce are from China or India, for example. So, I argue that machinery and mechanization was very much related to the classroom environment in the turn and ending of the 20th century, especially in terms of STEM. Sun, 27 May 2018 22:56:15 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032291 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104457?scroll_to=1032291 Overall, her view point, in my opinion, supports upper middle class and higher class school districts. That is, she states that design thinking is baseless and it offers no substance. On the contrary, design thinking and personalized learning may be the only option for school districts in the lower class school districts. Moreover, the Bill Gates Foundation highly supports lower class school districts. Thus, educational technology opens the door for design thinking and personalized learning in lower class school districts. My point is that lower order thinking, as an option, leads to higher order thinking and personalized learning in disadvantaged school districts. Sun, 27 May 2018 22:43:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104244?scroll_to=1030803 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104244?scroll_to=1030803 For instance, I once heard an MD say that she would rather spend more time with the patient than on the computer inputting medical information. She said that she spends 4 hours a day on the computer and 2 hours a day with the patient. Something is wrong with this equation. So, CPK would be a better fit in some professions. Sun, 20 May 2018 21:22:16 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104244?scroll_to=1030802 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104244?scroll_to=1030802 I would also like to see some case studies about the effectiveness of using TPACK. Thu, 24 May 2018 19:01:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104244?scroll_to=1030801 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104244?scroll_to=1030801 Thu, 24 May 2018 19:01:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104245?scroll_to=1029550 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104245?scroll_to=1029550 Computational and digital thinking skills are hand and glove. As such, these skills require technology knowledge, pedagogy knowledge, and content knowledge. These required skills do not function alone. In addition, as noted in the Horizon report, artificial intelligence (AI) is set to transform industry and academia "in ways we've not seen since the Industrial Revolution." AI is an idea, in my opinion, that should appear as a 21st Century Literacy. That is, man and machine have always had something in common. Thu, 17 May 2018 12:59:42 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104245?scroll_to=1029548 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104245?scroll_to=1029548 Each of these constructs need to be clearly defined within the context of TPACK. For instance, MSNBC recently interviewed the CEO of Apple, during the interview, the Apple CEO mentioned that American citizens need to develop their own coding. So, coding is a digital literacy in today’s technological environment. It is a necessary technology knowledge in the 21st Century. That is, every function on a computer is essentially a code. Additionally, new developments with technology are essentially new codes and so on. Thu, 17 May 2018 12:38:34 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104245?scroll_to=1029538 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104245?scroll_to=1029538 Mon, 21 May 2018 13:27:32 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104241?scroll_to=1029009 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104241?scroll_to=1029009 He articulates how we can integrate a technology, content and pedagogy strategy simultaneously. He argues that when we integrate technology, content and pedagogy, that is, we come up with NEW creative solutions. He cautions that too often TPACK is used in isolation. So, TPACK is trans-disciplinary when it is used together in the formation of context. He closes the presentation and shows us where trans-discplinarians and educators live within the TPACK framework. Sat, 19 May 2018 18:57:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104241?scroll_to=1028977 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104241?scroll_to=1028977 In his approach, he brilliantly ties the outcome of TPACK to NEW, then he articulates that we must not refrain from being creative in using TPACK. That said, TPACK equates to creativity. For instance, in the video he allows a 3rd grade teacher to explain the learning benefits of using TPACK on a field trip to Washington, D.C. That is, the teacher uses maps as a TPACK to help the students maneuver and understand the location of monuments in the Nation's capital. Wed, 16 May 2018 11:25:44 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104241?scroll_to=1028884 https://nowcomment.com/documents/104241?scroll_to=1028884 I, personally, discovered that TPACK is also about context. The TPACK framework is whole and makes a lot of sense when you depict the TPACK framework and encircle it with context. In addition, when Dr. Mishra introduces the construct NEW, that is, novel, effective, and whole (NEW), this is unbeknown to my knowledge about TPACK. For instance, NEW adds clarity and sensibility to the TPACK framework, since technology is a “new” phenomenon and paradigm shift in the way we live our daily lives. He also articulated that standard approaches in technology do not work, and that creativity is the only solution. I find the former and latter to be very fitting with the TPACK methodological approach. Finally, I believe that 21st Century Literacies equal TPACK in academia but does not, in most cases, equate to 21st Century Literacies in industry or government. For instance, the US government strives to automate its business rules using online technology to offer public goods and services to its citizens. The US government, in my opinion, builds those enterprise architectures based on content (or government regulations) and based on technology (or online enterprise architectures). The IT systems, however, lack context (on how to operate the enterprise architectures) and pedagogy skills (or having the knowledge, skills and abilities to operate the enterprise architectures). In most cases, finally, only the contractor (or industry) can operate those NEW enterprise architectures, and citizens cannot operate them. Wed, 16 May 2018 17:57:55 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103414?scroll_to=1027827 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103414?scroll_to=1027827 That is, she uses content knowledge, pedagogy skills, and myriad of technological approaches to allow her students to complete assignments. In my opinion, she uses the SAMR model on steroids. She takes it many steps beyond the SAMR model and she integrates modern educational tools. Wow, what a teacher? Perhaps Dr. Puentedura can learn from this teacher in terms of higher order and critical thinking skills. Sun, 13 May 2018 16:30:35 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103414?scroll_to=1027822 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103414?scroll_to=1027822 Traditionally, software development was designed by an approach called waterfall methodology. That is, you give the developer or contractor the specifications and she build the software accordingly. Today, software development has been redefined, modified, substituted, and augmented with a new methodology, namely, agile methodology. Agile methodology is a construct wherein the software is built collectively from the ground up and the specifications are agile. This allows all parties to share ideas, meet daily and collectively solve complex problems. I see similarities in the SAMR approach to that of agile methodology in terms of interaction, learning, and thinking. Sun, 13 May 2018 22:44:56 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103405?scroll_to=1027414 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103405?scroll_to=1027414 That is, inclusive to technology knowledge, it must be incorporated with pedagogy knowledge and content knowledge. In addition, any type of technology intervention must be incorporated with teacher instruction. So, when the technology is introduced, and if it stands on its own merit, then it is dead on arrival. For example, replacing a technology must not stand on its own merit. It must be pre-occupied with TPACK, in my opinion. Fri, 11 May 2018 09:47:02 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1027411 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1027411 I find SL to be interesting because the USDA requires yearly certification in IT computer usage. As such, the training is very similar to the SL concept. That is, we are instructed by a computer Avatar. We go through an Island of computer security requirements. To advance to the next Island, we must pass a test on the way. The test results are compared to other trainees on the Island. Suffice it to say, I find this training interesting and similar to SL. Fri, 11 May 2018 09:29:21 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103412?scroll_to=1026449 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103412?scroll_to=1026449 Moreover, the Triple e-Framework builds on TPACK, but it puts learning before technology. In other words, learning first and then technology. Sun, 13 May 2018 22:14:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103412?scroll_to=1026447 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103412?scroll_to=1026447 The Triple e-Framework, furthermore, enables teachers to design myriad of lessons using technology and instruction that motivate students to learn and solve complex problems. Finally, it enables teachers to use technology knowledge, pedagogy knowledge and content knowledge to, ultimately, foster student achievement and learning outcomes. Sun, 13 May 2018 22:14:58 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103408?scroll_to=1024242 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103408?scroll_to=1024242 I feel like the instructor is not providing the appropriate content knowledge. Thus, I feel like the students are missing out on critical and higher order thinking skills. In my opinion, the Khan video lacks content knowledge and pedagogy knowledge. Thanks. Sun, 06 May 2018 20:28:20 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103409?scroll_to=1024238 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103409?scroll_to=1024238 With TPACK, it is not enough to rely on just technology. Specifically, we need technology knowledge, pedagogy knowledge and content knowledge. I think one of these variables is missing in the Khan video. Sun, 06 May 2018 20:21:00 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103410?scroll_to=1024176 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103410?scroll_to=1024176 Courses in the social sciences, such as history, require full explanations of historical events from teachers, in my opinion. Thus, arguably, computers do have its limitations in classroom environments. Sun, 06 May 2018 17:49:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1024175 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1024175 Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:36:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103405?scroll_to=1024173 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103405?scroll_to=1024173 Out of curiosity, were there any learning effects in using an overhead projector in comparison to the chalkboard? Wow, this is a good research question. Sun, 06 May 2018 17:49:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103405?scroll_to=1024170 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103405?scroll_to=1024170 In addition, with all of the dictionary and English Apps on the market, a student should never struggle with spelling. For instance, a student can get the correct spelling of a word, can get word usage in a sentence, and can get the pronunciation of words using today's Apps. In short, thank goodness for modern technology. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:36:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103408?scroll_to=1023861 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103408?scroll_to=1023861 For instance, the Cautious Optimist believes in the hybrid approach. That is, introducing computers in the K12 classroom with instructions from the teacher. This approach is methodical and logical. This approach, in addition, yields a "steady but fundamental approach" to introducing technology into the 21st century K12 classroom environment. Sun, 06 May 2018 17:49:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103408?scroll_to=1023857 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103408?scroll_to=1023857 Using educational technologies, the Kahn Academy assumes that teachers could motivate students to learn in the classroom environment. Sun, 06 May 2018 17:49:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103408?scroll_to=1023854 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103408?scroll_to=1023854 In addition, when teachers know how to use technology as a pedagogy, as the instructor does in the video, then students become engaged in the classroom environment and they take ownership of their learning in the classroom environment. Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:36:04 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1021778 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1021778 The federal government is requiring the designation of a Chief Learning Officer (CLO) in each agency. One of the responsibilities of the CLO is to explore the benefits of using educational technologies as a learning tool for training and acquiring public goods. Sun, 06 May 2018 17:49:10 -0400 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1021764 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1021764 One of the biggest challenges facing the federal government today is computer security. As a senior technologist and learning officer in federal service, I spend 80% of my time securing federal enterprise architectures. So, as lessons learned from the federal government, that is, when classroom environments become automated, please think security first. Also, if the network is down for hours or days, what are the lessons planned for learners during downtime? Wed, 27 Nov 2019 10:36:03 -0500 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1021687 https://nowcomment.com/documents/103407?scroll_to=1021687 Bill Gates warned us about the knowledge workers of tomorrow a few decades ago. He announced that China and India, for example, are producing many more technologists, engineers, scientists and mathematicians than the U.S. annually. We, as a Nation, must explore with using technologies in the K12 classroom environment to remain globally competitive, in my opinion. Thu, 24 May 2018 19:01:31 -0400