Module 2 Reading Response

I really like the idea of using the QR Reader in the classroom. I have students that are absent and then they can scan the code and the have instant access to the assignment. You could also post answer documents so that way when students are working on assignments they could scan the reader and get instant help. I believe that students would also like to use it because they are using the reader so why not use something they are familiar with. The QR Reader would also be a great tool to use for instant access to websites in class because insteead of having everyone type in the website and worry about incorrect spelling or finding the wrong one, just have them scan the reader. It would eliminate the issue at my school where we do not have enough computer labs for everyone because we could access the simulations on their phones. Another great use of it would be at open house because they could gain instant access to the class's website and all of the teacher's information.

Another article I read was the on the level of Bloom's Taxonomy. One of the things I like about the article was the emphasis that it put on the verbs or behavior. And it focuses on the different dimensions of knowledge which is something the new tests in Texas are focusing on. As we are analyzing the verbs when we are writing all of our assessments and worksheets, we  have to do the same thing with our everyday teaching. Teachers need to focus on how students are learning not just what they are learning. By focusing more on how and on what level students are learning at you can go more in depth on the material and really see how much the students are learning and can they store it, apply it, and create something with it.

Module 1 Reading Response

After reading the articles on NETs and P21, I have learned about how important technology is and that teachers need to work hard to incorporate as much technology as possible into their teaching. As we move toward a more technological advanced society we need to try to incorporate the NET's into our every day teaching. The biggest issue with the NET's is that they are very detailed and need a lot of money to be able to get all of the students in every school to have access to that kind of technology. I think that the NET's need to be reworked a little bit in order for all schools to be able to meet them with their limited technology.

One of the benefits of integrating technology into the classroom and NET's is that students are able to be more creative. Students can take their content and present it in a variety of ways that would allow students to expressive themselves and their knowledge. By using these different techniques students are not limited to traditional assessment methods that some students struggle with. It also allows for teachers to be creative with their instruction in order to reach the students better. I personally try to incorporate technology into my teaching because I know that students get bored if you do the same thing everyday so I like to use technology to keep my students interested in my class engaged in the lesson.