Comments by Kendra Moyses Most recent public comments by Kendra Moyses https://nowcomment.com/users/65689 Agreed - the expectations are there but not the plans for implementation. I also wonder how much of this is not done because of standardized testing and the amount of time devoted to "teaching to the test" when so much is placed on the outcomes of tests. https://nowcomment.com/documents/198743?scroll_to=1851349 https://nowcomment.com/documents/198743?scroll_to=1851349 Wed, 29 Apr 2020 16:57:03 -0400 I'd be interested in seeing that article because I'm always skeptical about those types of articles, especially after the whole autism/vaccine debate (which is still strong). If you have a chance, can you share the link? https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573670 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573670 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 13:29:52 -0500 Totally agree Shalika - if a student needs a physical book for any reason, the school should provide one at no cost and parents shouldn't have to fight them over it. That's just not good practice! https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573667 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573667 Sat, 25 Jan 2020 13:27:08 -0500 The recommendations from American Academy of Pediatrics actually recommends no screen time before the age of two except in the instances of video chatting with relatives (because it is supervised and interactive) because it can cause issues with eyesight https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573385 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573385 development and in some instances actually rewire brain connections. However, in this day and age, it's unrealistic to think that children aren't exposed to technology before 2 years old. Sat, 25 Jan 2020 13:29:52 -0500 I had that same twinge but then remembered that we can make things differently as we walk in our different circles. https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573384 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573384 Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:13:18 -0500 I totally agree David about the whiteboard and digital books. I also think this speaks to the fact that we also have to account for different preferences of students/learners. I can't do digital text books, as much as I love have easy access, I have to https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573383 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1573383 have paper when I'm reading to understand and learn. Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:04:34 -0500 One of the themes that really resonates with me is collaboration when thinking about tech. We are looking at ways to use technology and distance learning to expand the reach of our early childhood workshops for parents and early childhood professionals https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1570023 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1570023 and this would be very helpful in determining the types of workshops and formats that would be most helpful for communities. We typically do focus groups around content but haven't included questions about technology needs/wants/likes/dislikes/barriers. This would be really helpful to integrate into our work on this because it would not only enrich what we are designing but would also allow for integration of feedback from constituents and could help us also think through those unintended consequences/barriers of technology integration. Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:37:59 -0500 I would agree with you Shalika, I think that schools don't invest money frivolously. I could argue that because they may not have clearly laid out plan of tech and clear outcomes that maybe these purchases can be misguided or not thought through but I https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1570004 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1570004 agree that they aren't doing it because it is cool or they are trying to keep up with other schools or districts. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:21:09 -0500 For me, all nine principles from the article resonated with me. I think that we presented concrete ideas for educators to think about when exploring tech. I think that his ideas to be skeptical and ask questions and not believe something if it's too good https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1570001 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1570001 to be true are important to consider. When much of ed tech is talked about with buzz words and knowing from week 1 readings that much is created without testing or educator input, it becomes that much more important to be critical of what we choose and why. To me, starting with the end in mind is something that I can do to ensure that I am always keeping the outcomes of what I want to students to learn first, and using tech to support those outcomes and goals -- not getting sucked into the fancy buzzwords. Fri, 24 Jan 2020 14:13:18 -0500 That is also what I took away from the article and the video. That if someone tries to tell you tech solves all problems and is the greatest thing in the world that you should be skeptical! https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1570000 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1570000 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:14:15 -0500 I can definitely see that point Shalika but I would also argue that's not a bad thing based on Selwyn's comments that tech implementation is incredibly individual and local. While having a tech plan, scope and sequence is always a great idea it is also https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569971 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569971 possible that even within a district tech won't work in the same way in every situation. So to me, yes, we absolutely need an intentional plan for integration and we also need to be flexible to know that not everything is going to work in the same way. I would also say that Selwyn thinks that there should be more partnership and buy in from all audiences around tech integration. It shouldn't rest with one person or one entity but to be sustainable, it has to be a partnership between invested stakeholders. Thu, 23 Jan 2020 15:53:16 -0500 I agree David. I think that we sometimes forget that there can be a cost to technology and that we don't always think about those costs intentionally. While I wasn't uplifted by the video, I did take away some key messages that really hit home - the main https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569970 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569970 one being that discourse is a good thing to help us challenge our ideas and thinking and hopefully find solutions that make sense and can be implemented in intentional and meaningful ways. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 20:09:07 -0500 This talk was really thought provoking for me. I really took away a few key messages from it. 1) we need to rethink the words that we use to describe technology and be intentional in how we talk about it. 2) discourse is not a bad thing and at times it https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569954 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569954 helps us to actually move the conversation forward and challenge what we know and what we think about the status quo -- which then helps us to challenge that status quo in intentional ways. I'm going to have to give this another listen to keep digesting what was said entirely but overall, he gave me lots to think about and helped reinforce this idea of being skeptical (which is a good thing) and continuing to question. Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:47:53 -0500 Thoughts on this sentence since we are in the process of becoming those educational researchers? To me, this comment goes back to what works for who and in what situation. As Selwyn says, each school is its own ecosystem and what works for one might not https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569935 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569935 work for others, so this make complete sense to me. There isn't going to be a magic one size fit all answer with ed tech, but instead, intentional decisions on what works in different situations with individuals. Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:08:59 -0500 David and Shalika, wondering what your perspectives are on this sentence from where you have been involved with ed tech previously. I think this makes absolute sense but I also work in a bit of a bubble when it comes to integrating technology into https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569932 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569932 community based education classes. Wondering if you've had good experiences with collaboration around ed tech integration? Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:14:50 -0500 This is a great point and one that really made me think about how we used technology in our parenting and early childhood classes within the community. We also talk about the great things that technology can do to extend reach and make programs more https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569930 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569930 accessible, but we don't always intentionally consider the negative effects (even unintended) that come along with technology. It's good to keep this in mind when considering technology and what those unintended effects are as well as how you might mitigate them. Sun, 26 Jan 2020 13:54:45 -0500 I've experienced this personally, I tend to adopt what works with how I operate and what is easiest. I liken this to the attachment that I now have for my smartphone. I use it to keep lists (no longer paper), my calendar, setting reminders, etc. https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569901 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569901 What I used to do with several paper notebooks/planners, I now do with a smartphone. However, there was a transition period with getting used to it and it had to fit my needs. I think this is the same with technology that's adopted and this paragraph makes perfect sense to me. The more comfortable we are with technology the more likely we are to use it. Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:30:12 -0500 This really resonates with me based on our readings from EDU 800 and thinking about how it's not the technology itself but how it is used and supports learning that is important. https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569900 https://nowcomment.com/documents/164892?scroll_to=1569900 Wed, 22 Jan 2020 19:25:37 -0500