Week Ten 25 March – 29 March: Distributed Cognition
Monday/Tuesday
Reading: Salomon, G. & Perkins, D. (2005) Do Technologies Make Us Smarter? Intellectual Amplification With, Of and Through Technology.
Assignment Due: Assessment of your Digital Story
Introduction to Distributed Cognition | Do Technologies Make Us Smarter?
- Thinking With Technology
- Amplification Of Technology
- Kahoot Teacher and/or Student
- kidsperation Teacher and/or Student
Out in the Field | Technology Integration Observation Instrument
Discussion | Distributed Cognition, EFFECTS OF, EFFECTS WITH & Common Educational Technologies Used in Schools
Viewing:
- Climate Bathtub Simulation | Climate Momentum Simulation
- The geo-literacy project: students use technology to explore their world while you watch, note all the technologies that are being used by students, teachers and other adults.
Wednesday / Thursday
Reading: Martin, L. (2012). Connection, Translation, Off-Loading, and Monitoring: A Framework for Characterizing the Pedagogical Functions of Educational Technologies. Technology, Knowledge & Learning, 17(3), 87-107.
Assignment Due: Field Observation III: Classroom Technologies
Review Discussion | Distributed Cognition, EFFECTS OF, EFFECTS WITH & Common Educational Technologies Used in Schools
Discussion | Pedagogical Functions of Educational Technologies : Connecting | Translating | Off-Loading | Monitoring
Discussion: DC Cases to Analyze
Out in the Field | Technology Integration Observation Instrument
A. Blended Learning Energizes High School Math Students: Educator Peter McIntosh helps his students to take ownership of their learning by using interactive subject-mastery tools like Khan Academy. High (9-12)
B. Differentiating Instruction Through Interactive Games: Using tech tools and games acquired through grants and his own resourcefulness, second-grade teacher Robert Pronovost tailors math instruction to match students’ individual learning styles. (multi-age)
C. Exploring Emigration: Maps & Migration : Using maps and technology to explore geography /Grades 6-8, Social Studies
D. Poetry WorkStations : Students analyze poetry with PodCasts and WebLogs / Middle School 4-8 Language Arts
E. Enhancing Chemistry Basics with Technology : Grades 9-12 / Science / Peer Teaching
F. Potential Energy: Problem Solving with Technology : Grades 9-12 / Science / Physics
G. Google Docs in the Classroom : Grades 9-12 / All Subjects / Collaboration
H. The Learning Landscape: Kids Monitor Terrain with Technology : Grades 3-7 / Environmental Science
Educational Technology in the World | David 