Software and Hardware tools used for instructional purposes is still a semi-new concept that has room for error and debate. However, if used properly, it may excel a student’s learning ability, rather than hinder it. If a student and teacher are on the same page with the lesson and the software/hardware being used, it can be evaluated as a very positive concept.
To evaluate whether the tools are appropriate for the lesson, an educator can use strategies as the ASSURE model or the ABCD Objective list. As discussed earlier, the ASSURE model is an abbreviation for the steps to “assure” your students have learned the lesson successfully. The ABCD Objective Checklist is a rubric that an educator can check off pertaining to their audience, behavior, conditions, and degree of criteria. A teacher should know their material and lesson very well and thoroughly so they can adjust the lesson to be more suitable for the learners. A teacher must also make the software/hardware as easy to follow as possible. Not everyone is as familiar with technological tools as others. Keeping this all in mind, one can evaluate their educational tools as successful.
To evaluate whether the tools are appropriate for the lesson, an educator can use strategies as the ASSURE model or the ABCD Objective list. As discussed earlier, the ASSURE model is an abbreviation for the steps to “assure” your students have learned the lesson successfully. The ABCD Objective Checklist is a rubric that an educator can check off pertaining to their audience, behavior, conditions, and degree of criteria. A teacher should know their material and lesson very well and thoroughly so they can adjust the lesson to be more suitable for the learners. A teacher must also make the software/hardware as easy to follow as possible. Not everyone is as familiar with technological tools as others. Keeping this all in mind, one can evaluate their educational tools as successful.
3 comments:
Lauren, you made a good point when you explained that students and teachers need to be on the same page with the technology they are using. I think if the students and teachers both cooperate and help eachother, alot more will be learned. Also, you made a good point when you said that not everyone is familar with the technological tools. It's very important to make sure that all students are getting the same amount of help if needed. Some students are faster learners than others, and that shouldn't hinder them being able to learn a lesson a teacher teaches. Great job!
Lauren you make a great point using the ASSURE model in your response. According to the book, "All effective instruction requires careful planning. Teaching with instructional technology and media is certainly no exception." With any type of instruction, you must know what your doing and how to use what your working with. It all takes careful planning and information ahead of time and the knowledge of how to use the specific technology at hand. Great example!
Lauren, First I really like how you used the ASSURE model in your work. When the a teacher and student are actively engaging with one another in a lesson using software, it allows helpful feedback on the effectiveness of the tools. The student will be able to provide personal feedback while the teacher can engage first hand with the software along side with the student. Well done and great use of examples.
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