https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2 Learning and Technology en-us 2017-05-16 22:59:12 UTC 2023-05-11 06:11:17 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212341 Instructional software can improve student performance.


]]> 2017-05-16 22:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212341 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212342 I wonder if participating in Hour of Code impacted students' interest in coding. The students loved playing Disney's Moana coding game, and they're still asking me if they can spend more time coding in class, but I wonder if they're really interested in coding, or if they just want to play video games during class time.]]> 2017-05-16 22:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212342 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212343 I wonder how students would react to having a computer at their disposal anytime it is needed in the classroom. Will the devices be effective in enhancing learning, or will they be more of a distraction?]]> 2017-05-16 22:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212343 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212344 The Skype activity increased their motivation to listen to and ask questions of our expert, but I wonder if the DE experience impacted students' interest in government and law.]]> 2017-05-16 22:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212344 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212345 I wonder if my students will be able to transfer what they are learning in class to the Smarter and Balanced Assessment. I'm concerned that most of their time is spent figuring out how to input their answers correctly, and less concern is given to the accuracy of their responses.]]> 2017-05-16 22:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212345 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212346 I wonder if producing a video helps students retain information about a particular topic. A survey of my students after they watched their final projects, indicated the students preferred creating the video over writing informational text.]]> 2017-05-16 22:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212346 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212347 I wonder if distance education can be used to effectively differentiate instruction in the classroom.]]> 2017-05-16 22:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212347 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212348 I wonder how much information students retain from a virtual field trip.  I also wonder if the experience will inspire them to travel and learn about different people and places.  ]]> 2017-05-16 22:59:12 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212348 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212433 Presentation of information can increase motivation and decrease cognitive load.]]> 2017-05-16 23:00:46 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212433 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212860 Educational software can effectively develop vocabulary knowledge.]]> 2017-05-16 23:05:58 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172212860 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172213470 Virtual reality is the latest step in the evolution of video and animation as an effective medium for learning.]]> 2017-05-16 23:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172213470 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172214971 In-text glossing decreases cognitive load.]]> 2017-05-16 23:31:16 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172214971 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172216810 Glossing is a technique used in learning software to improve vocabulary development.]]> 2017-05-16 23:43:08 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172216810 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172217344 Glossing is commonly used in language learning software, to translate words from the primary language (L1) to the secondary language (L2).]]> 2017-05-16 23:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172217344 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172217748 Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requires federal agencies to create and develop content accessible to students with disabilities, including instructional software being used by K-12 students.]]> 2017-05-16 23:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172217748 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172218506 Special needs students are often:

• unsure of themselves
• acting like they understand something when they really do not
• targets of bullying

]]> 2017-05-16 23:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172218506 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172219001 Teachers of students with special needs by:

• creating an environment of acceptance in the classroom
• learning and implementing effective strategies which include the use of assistive technologies

]]> 2017-05-17 00:04:57 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172219001 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172219487 Educators need to select educational technology that is not only motivational, but ultimately improves student performance.]]> 2017-05-17 00:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172219487 taaseedgar https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172219679 Strong leadership is the key to improving the way resources are allocated and utilized in order to positively impact learning.]]> 2017-05-17 00:12:27 UTC https://padlet.com/taaseedgar/hgksa7wuy0k2/wish/172219679