Module 4 Reflection

How can technology be used most effectively to support and assess student learning?
This module has required me to take a second look at my planning and use of technology. To keep up with the 21st century, technology has to be included every opportunity possible.

I feel the most effective use of technology to assess learning would be the use of a blog. Students could reflect on their learning and the teacher could use the blog as a tool to check for understanding. Students would be able to see others interpretation on the learning objective and they could compare their thoughts. The blog allows students the opportunity to expand on their peers views and points, resulting in self-assessment.

I want to incorporate the use of technology in my classroom; however, I need to able to differentiate between the student’s knowledge of technology and the understanding of the material to be learned. I have students that are pros at technology but would have a difficult time demonstrating their knowledge of a subject matter. (life cycles) This is where modeling and practice comes into play. Maybe the use of technology would encourage students to pay more attention to what they are studying. I am up for doing whatever it takes!