Ashley Wright

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@MckenzieSorg @feltnerm @smwc That is one of my takeaways, too! I am intimidated by technology use myself, but there are so many cool ways to integrate it that are effective in the classroom!

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@MadisonWhite025 @feltnerm @smwc Absolutely. It can be overwhelming for teachers too! I think it's important for us to be able to break from technology and do things without it.

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@MadisonWhite025 @feltnerm @smwc That is a very good point! Everyone has to be able to use and understand the technology first. That has been one of my takeaways in this class.

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@CharlaMooreSMWC @feltnerm @smwc I love that technology has come so far! It is so neat what we can do with our students that was not possible when I was a student. I love the idea of virtual field trips the most!

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@MadisonWhite025 @feltnerm @smwc I agree. The assignment was fun for me. I am an older student, so I also got to see how tech evolved. It was also nice to see what could be used and improved in my own classroom.

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@mrsgrassick @feltnerm @smwc I love that IXL gives teachers feedback! It is a very effective tool from my experience.

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@feltnerm @smwc A8: I didn't realize how effective the use of technology could be in learning outcomes. I have learned to use tech with a purpose rather than to just use it because the students like it. #SMWCED115

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@feltnerm @smwc A7: Balance is important because technology is not always reliable. We need to know how to function without it. The constant use of technology can be overwhelming as well. #SMWCED115

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@feltnerm @smwc A6: Authentic assessments are overall more exciting and keep students engaged more than standard testing. It also provides them with experiences that they will continue to use throughout school and their careers. #SMWCED115

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@feltnerm @smwc A5: IXL is an amazing tool that allows students to get the extra practice that they need and it gives teachers feedback on how each student is performing on the app. #SMWCED115

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@feltnerm A4: If differentiation is not used, students become bored and uninterested. Children learn in different ways, if we are not providing differentiation as educators, we are not giving students their best chance at learning. #SMWCED115

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@feltnerm @smwc A3:Knowing how technology was used in my educational journey and how effective or ineffective it was. This gives me a better idea on how to implement technology in my own classroom and what I should omit. Using the SAMR model, it becomes a more effective teaching tool. #SMWCED115

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@feltnerm @smwc A2: Without the SAMR framework, teachers could use technology inappropriately and ineffectively. The absence of SAMR can cause confusion and add stress for both the teacher and the student. Using the model would alleviate that. #SMWCED115

[Ashley Wright @awright812]

@feltnerm @smwc A1: SAMR is important so teachers use technology appropriately (not just because) and students are integrated into using technology. Technology use has become a life skill. #SMWCED115