This week we explored the static technology versus dynamic technology. I found this to be quite interesting because I never knew that there were two categores of technology and I never truly pondered on where I fell on the static- dynamic continuum. While analyzing various technologies, particularily those on the dynamic side I realized that the dynamic technologies are the tools that are needed to fully educate our students. In today's world students cannot fully learn by being taught using static technology. The days of straight teacher lectures and reading out of textbooks are becoming obselete. Now, students need to be taught by using all senses and by touching students of all learning styles. For example, a unit on cell division would be much more impactful by using tools such as whiteboards and discussion boards as opposed to teacher led lectures and various worksheets. Students are able to dive into the material in a deeper manner through the use of technology. It also allows for more collaboration and discussion among their peers. I feel that I am a novice on the more dynamic technologies but I am definitely leaning more towards that side than the static side. My plan to move more towards the dynamic side is to become more knowledgeable about dynamic technologies and integrating them into my classroom.
I have attached my concept map to the link below.
Concept Map
Brandi, I notice you have tool categories listed in your map. Can you match specific tools with those categories? I see what you are saying about dynamic tools touching our senses, but to comprehend cell division aren't students going to need a foundation of knowledge which they gleaned from static tools first?
ReplyDeleteBrandi... I do agree with you that straight lectures days are becoming obsolete and are obsolete in many places already. I think there is a place for both static and dynamic tools, but definitely lean more towards the dynamic side as well.
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