Reflective+Discussion

Reflection is a critical part of learning. It allows you to think deeply about the information taken in, to connect it to real life, and to examine ideas for classroom application. In view of these things, you will engage in reflection throughout the semester. Specifics for the assignment are outlined in the PDF below:




 * Use Loose Leaves (a free site that requires no registration; just be sure that you copy and paste the link for for discussions into the chart at the bottom of each Reflective Discussion assignment).

Loose Leaves Home Page: @http://www.looseleaves.me/index.html


 * =Reflective Discussion One= ||
 * Reflection Due: 9/10/17, Midnight ||
 * Watch the introductory video on the Course Overview & Syllabus page of the course wiki: A Vision of K-12 Students Today. In your initial post, respond to the questions below. Be sure that you support your response with content from the video and include one additional online resource that relates to the topic presented in the video. Refer to the assignment sheet for complete directions.
 * 1) How do today's students differ from those in school 20 years ago?
 * 2) Is it a teacher's responsibility to meet their needs? Explain your answer. ||


 * ===Name=== || ===Loose Leaves Link=== ||
 * Macy Nokes || http://www.looseleaves.me/2mR/A-Vision-of-K12-Students-Today ||
 * Rachel Sparkman || http://www.looseleaves.me/2mZ/What-do-Students-in-2017-look-like ||
 * Heather Nerren || http://www.looseleaves.me/2mY/Reflective-Discussion-One ||
 * Amanda Powell || http://www.looseleaves.me/2mc/Teachers-and-Technology ||
 * Kim Luna || @http://www.looseleaves.me/2mb/Technology-in-the-Classroom ||


 * =Reflective Discussion Two= ||
 * Reflection Due: 10/8/2017, Midnight ||
 * Listen to the following podcast (approximately 20 minutes). In your initial post, respond to the question below. Be sure that you support your response with content from the podcast and include one additional online resource that relates to the topic presented in the podcast. Refer to the assignment sheet for complete directions. **Link:** @http://www.npr.org/2012/04/10/150361223/should-teachers-be-disciplined-for-online-lives
 * 1) Should teachers be disciplined for their online lives? Provide an explanation for your opinion. ||


 * ===Name=== || ===Loose Leaves Link=== ||
 * Macy Nokes || http://www.looseleaves.me/2ml/The-Discipline-of-Teachers-Concerning-Online-Matters ||
 * Rachel Sparkman || Social Media Discipline ||
 * Kim Luna || http://www.looseleaves.me/2q1/Should-Teachers-be-Disciplined-for-Their-Online-Lives ||
 * Heather Nerren || http://www.looseleaves.me/2s5/Read-6100-Discussion-2 ||
 * Amanda Powell || Reflection 2 ||


 * =Reflective Discussion Three= ||
 * Reflection Due: 10/29/2017, Midnight ||
 * Listen to the following podcast (approximately 9 minutes) "School Technology: Pros Outweigh Cons?" located on the NPR website. In your initial post, respond to the questions below. Be sure that you support your response with content from the podcast and include one additional online resource that relates to the topic presented in the podcast. Refer to the assignment sheet for complete directions.
 * Link:** @http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=225404574
 * 1) In the podcast, Klein states that a tablet empowers teachers and enables students to be more engaged. What do you think? Do tablets accomplish these two things? Why or why not?
 * 2) Klein reports in the podcast that only 1 out of every 4 high school graduates is college ready. What, if anything, does this statement have to do with technology integration? Support your response. ||

http://www.looseleaves.me/2TT/%22School-Technology-Pros-Outweigh-Cons%22
 * ===Name=== || ===Loose Leaves Link=== ||
 * Heather Nerren || http://www.looseleaves.me/2sm/Read-6100-Discussion-3 ||
 * Rachel Sparkman || What we can do with technology ||
 * Macy Nokes || Technology in Schools ||
 * Amanda Powell || [|Reflection 3] ||
 * Kim Luna || http://www.looseleaves.me/2st/%22School-Technology-Pros-Outweigh-Cons%22 ||


 * =Reflective Discussion Four= ||
 * Reflection Due: 11/12/2017, Midnight ||
 * Watch the "An Introduction to Technology Integration" video (approximately 5 minutes) located at the link below. In your initial post, respond to the question that follow. Be sure that you support your response with content from the podcast and include one additional online resource that relates to the topic presented in the podcast. Refer to the assignment sheet for complete directions.
 * Link:** @http://www.edutopia.org/technology-integration-introduction-video
 * 1) One of the speakers on the video alludes to the idea that technology allows teachers to connect with students, to meet them where they are, and to make learning fun and meaningful. What do you think? Does technology accomplish this feat? Why or why not? ||


 * ===Name=== || ===Loose Leaves=== ||
 * Kim Luna || http://looseleaves.me/2t5/Technology-Integration ||
 * Amanda Powell || [] ||
 * Rachel Sparkman || Technology and Engagement ||  ||
 * Heather Nerren || http://www.looseleaves.me/2tG/Reflective-Discussion-Four ||
 * Macy Nokes || Technology Integration Benefits ||