Alive in the Swamp
by Cory Hoffner
1. The Index
1.1. Four Point Scale
1.1.1. Green
1.1.2. Amber Green
1.1.3. Amber Red
1.1.4. Red
1.2. Each component and sub component are evaluated using the four point scale on the effectiveness of integrating technology in the classroom
2. What should every classroom teacher know?
2.1. I think when teachers are integrating technology into the curriculum they need act as activators instead of facilitators. By creating a learning partnership between teacher and students, students will take more responsibility for their own learning. By becoming activators, teachers and students will learn from each other. I feel with the abundance of technology in today's society this will be a natural step for teachers to take.
3. The Stratosphere
3.1. 3 Forces within the Stratosphere that must come together in order to catapult digital learning forward
3.1.1. Technology
3.1.1.1. Quality of user experience and model design
3.1.1.2. Ease of adaptation
3.1.1.3. Comprehensiveness & integration
3.1.2. Pedagogy
3.1.2.1. Clarity & quality of learning outcome goals
3.1.2.2. Pedagogy
3.1.2.3. Quality of assessment & integration
3.1.3. Change Knowledge
3.1.3.1. Implementation support
3.1.3.2. Value of money
3.1.3.3. Whole system change potential
3.2. Suggested criteria that new learning systems must meet
3.2.1. Engaging for students & teachers
3.2.2. Easy to adapt & use
3.2.3. Access to technology 24/7
3.2.4. Real life problem solving