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1. I support the use of web filters on school devices. The internet is filled with inappropriate content and false statements. Especially in elementary schools, web filters should be used to prevent students from accessing inappropriate websites and unreliable sources. However, I think filters should be less restricted in middle and high school. These students are old enough to know what websites are appropriate to be on at school. It also gives them opportunities to learn about what websites are reliable and what websites have unreliable information.

2. The type of content that is usually filtered includes explicit content, hate speech, malicious websites, and entertainment. It seems that content is regularly reviewed and can be blocked if necessary. With new websites becoming popular all the time, it's beneficial to be able to control what is blocked.

3. The information I found does not change my view on web filtering software. I still believe that it should be used in schools for the protection of children.

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Activity: Listening to an audiobook

Single teacher workstation: The teacher can choose a book for the class and play it out loud

5 Devices: Students are put in groups based on the type of book they'd like to listen to and they share a device.

Classroom set of devices: each student can pick their own book and listen with headphones

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1. In Highschool, I took an environmental science class where "Learning is promoted when new knowledge is applied by the learner" was used often. My teacher would demonstrate a topic, we would complete notes on it, then complete a lab on it. Getting to do a hands on activity after learning the material helped me see how the concepts apply in real life and it helps to make sense of things that might have been confusing during the lesson. For example, one time we learned about the permeability of different types of soil. We got to test how fast water goes through clay, sand, and dirt.

2. In my classroom I would focus on using "Learning is promoted when existing knowledge is activated as a foundation for new knowledge." This is because it is proven that the brain uses prior knowledge to learn new material. For example, if I was teaching a lesson on subtraction, I would start by having my students recall some rules of addition that can help them understand subtraction.

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1. One class I recently used technology in is child development. We watched a video about Montessori teaching methods for early childhood. I also took notes on my iPad.

2. The technology did lead me to critical thinking because the video we watched was more informative than if the professor were just to lecture. I used critical thinking to choose which parts of the video to take notes on.

3. The technology was used to promote critical thinking and I think the technology chosen was good for the task. We watched the video on a projector which make it a good size for everyone in the class to see.

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Article 1: https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbestechcouncil/2023/01/23/16-ways-teachers-parents-and-communities-can-leverage-tech-to-improve-educational-outcomes/

I would classify this article as an opinion article. This is because it doesn't use scientific facts or back up claims with research. I would say this is a credible source because Forbes is a widely known and respected news source. Since I know this source can be trusted, I read the article confident that what I was reading was true.

Article 2: https://www.edutopia.org/article/leveraging-technology-support-students-needs/

I would classify this as a descriptive study. This is because it uses more scientific research to back up claims in comparison to the Forbes article. For example, this article mentions UDL which is backed up by science. I also believe this article is credible because it comes from an official organization, and the web address ends in .org, Sources like these are generally credible since organizations have certain responsibilities and cannot publish false information.

Article 3: https://slejournal.springeropen.com/articles/10.1186/s40561-023-00280-8#Sec11

This article is a research study. It is written about a study performed to determine the effectiveness of virtual approaches to learning, as well as student-led learning. This is also a credible source because the claims are backed up by research that was performed. I think these findings would be applicable to my classroom because technology will be used either way, so I should know the best ways to implement it so that my students are getting the maximum benefit from it.

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Council Post: 16 Ways Teachers, Parents And Communities Can Leverage Tech To Improve Educational Outcomes

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Technology can provide valuable tools to help students learn using the platforms and methods they already use and best understand—tools that can genuinely capture their interest.