Digital Convergence by Wendy Johns https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence Choose one quote from the text that "spoke to you" about the impact of technology in the classroom. Add an explanation of the quote. If another participant already added the quote you chose, simply add your commentary. en-us 2017-04-24 13:29:23 UTC 2025-11-28 17:32:15 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Diskette.png https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168231777 "We suggest matching technology integration strategies directly to how teachers plan-by specifying learning activities- rather than asking teachers to plan instruction that is matched to the opportunities by educational technologies."

]]> 2017-04-25 20:27:32 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168231777 "Learners First, Technologies Last" https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232203 Angie]]> 2017-04-25 20:29:50 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232203 Laurie https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232252 It is important to include assessment both during learning activities (formative) and after they are completed (summative) Many activities can serve as assessments such as group discussions, sneering questions, etc.   
All of these assessment strategies can gauge student progress. ]]> 2017-04-25 20:30:07 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232252 https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232321 Unfortunately, many teachers wishing to incorporate educational technologies into curriculum based learning and teaching begin by selecting the digital tools and resources they will use. 

This quote is important because it reminds us that we need to consider the learners first and then how the technology that is available will help the learner. ]]> 2017-04-25 20:30:36 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232321 Smith https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232343 "How can we ensure effective tech integration if technological decisions are such low-priority tasks? By constraining tech options to the types of learning activities included in an instructional plan." My concern is how to add effective technology into a lesson with a curriculum that is set and requires a level of fidelity. I am always looking for ways to include technology, but face the curriculum that seems to not be very friendly to technology.

]]> 2017-04-25 20:30:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232343 https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232392 "Choose learning goals" - planning must begin with appropriately selecting goals for students. This is done district wide and many times what is grade level appropriate for 1 school isn't necessarily grade appropriate for another school. ]]> 2017-04-25 20:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232392 Kris https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232470 The focus of technology must continually meet the needs of all students and their learning styles with/ without technology present ! This is the "sweet spot " that ties learning together ! ]]> 2017-04-25 20:31:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232470 "Match technology to how teachers plan- link the learning activities to technology, versus creating lessons around what technology you have." I think this is essential because the learning activities (pedagogy) have to match the content taught. You can then select the technology to support the learning activities and enhance instruction. wendy_johns https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232525 2017-04-25 20:31:50 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232525 Blair https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232531 "Learners First,Technologies Last"


]]> 2017-04-25 20:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232531 https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232666 The more activity types thar are included in the instructional plan,the deeper and more differentiated the learning that results. 

]]> 2017-04-25 20:32:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232666 Estock https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232778 "Technology integration efforts often begin with what's unfamiliar to many teachers." 

]]> 2017-04-25 20:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232778 "The learner configurations...I chose this quote because of the impact it will have on our particular school. It talks about how the learning will take place, whole group, small group, etc. and this will depend on what we have available and how well everything is working. https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232880 2017-04-25 20:34:12 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232880 Posey https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232884 "...matching technology integration strategies directly to how teachers plan by specifyinglearning  activities rather than asking teachers to plan instruction matched to the ...educational technology" explanation: use tech as a tool toward the end, not a starting point]]> 2017-04-25 20:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232884 https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232897 Technology integration often begins with what's most unfamiliar to many teachers:  the technologies themselves.  Though it's true we must first become familiar, comfortable, and competent with technologies to be able to integrate them, doing this alone does not ensure effective technologically facilitated teaching.

]]> 2017-04-25 20:34:20 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232897 Abby https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232932 "Though activity types can be used alone, they rarely are. Generally, the more activity types that are included in an instructional plan, the deeper and more differentiated the learning that results."]]> 2017-04-25 20:34:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232932 "Though it's true that we must first become familiar, comfortable, and competent with technologies to be able to integrate them into instruction effectively , doing this alone does not ensure effective technologically facilitated teaching". https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232992
I feel that it's important to select meaningful technolgy that is useful and not just technology that "looks good".

]]> 2017-04-25 20:34:59 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232992 Tasha Moore https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232997 When planning lessons using technolog,our focus should be on the students' standards based learning needs instead of putting all of our focus on the specific features of the technology.]]> 2017-04-25 20:35:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168232997 "Though https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233028 2017-04-25 20:35:10 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233028 https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233116 "How can we meet these requirements? By selecting educational technologies last, as the final step in instructional planning."

It is important to select technologies that enhance a lesson rather than making the lesson only about the technology.]]> 2017-04-25 20:35:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233116 https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233141 Selecting the most appropriate types of educational activities to  combine is easier if  teachers consider the complete range of activity types...the more activity types that are included in an instructional plan, the deeper and more differentiated the learning that results]]> 2017-04-25 20:35:45 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233141 Kelly C https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233165 "How can we meet these requirements? By selecting educational technologies last, as the final step in instructional planning."

I think it's important to remember that technology for technology's sake is not the goal. As mentioned in the TPC video, technology is not the "how" or the "what," but rather the "partner." I think I need more practical ideas about utilizing technology in this way.]]> 2017-04-25 20:35:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233165 "Technology integration efforts often begin with what's most unfamiliar to many teachers: the technologies themselves." https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233260 2017-04-25 20:36:33 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233260 MA https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233272 2017-04-25 20:36:38 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233272 Matching technology integration strategies to how teachers pla https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233278 2017-04-25 20:36:39 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233278 https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233282 The ]]> 2017-04-25 20:36:42 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233282 Learning goaln https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233313 2017-04-25 20:36:55 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233313 Learning goal #1 Technology selection last https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233316 Todorow

]]> 2017-04-25 20:36:56 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233316 "Though its true that we must first become familiar, comfortable, and competent with technologies to be able to integrate them into instruction effectively" New technology is typically intimidating at first! Kelly Young https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233434 2017-04-25 20:37:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233434 Katie R https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233442 The activity types approach to technology]]> 2017-04-25 20:37:40 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233442 Planning must begin with appropriate selected learning goals for students https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233473 2017-04-25 20:37:49 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233473 Can being unfamiliar with the technology lead to more student led activities? https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233501 2017-04-25 20:38:00 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233501 Katie R https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233786 Learners should come 1st and technology last]]> 2017-04-25 20:39:58 UTC https://padlet.com/wendy_johns/digitalconvergence/wish/168233786