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Week Three

REFLECTING ON WEEK 3
As I begin to reflect on Week 3 I realize I am really behind on the activities/missions. This has been an exciting yet challenging adventure. I know I must revisit the topics, activities, and reflections in order to use the information effectively.

The first challenge  of week 3 was a focus on digital learning theories. I was able to be introduced to the RAT theory. I was familiar with Bloom’s and SAMR. But this course has enable me to expand my knowledge of these theories. It is my goal to adapt the curriculum with Bloom’s and SAMR. My goal would consist of sharing the information about SAMR and Bloom’s with my peers. This can be achieved by creating make and take activities using the components of SAMR and Bloom’s along with the curriculum. 

 Not only is it important for students to understand the importance of their digital footprint, but it is important for anyone using online resources especially social media. As I share this information with students I must strive to get the students to understand how their digital footprint will follow them into the future. That is, the impact on their applications for college scholarships and employment. 


 DIGITAL FOOTPRINTS
Each time that you log onto the internet you are creating a digital footprint. Many times we may think that we erase our searches, history, etc. but do we really. This information may still be accessed. Therefore, it is important that our students understand the importance of internet safety.  

As parents, adults, and educators we must work as a team to keep our students safe in the online environment.

Below are the results of my survey. As I was reviewing the results my I had to ask myself are these student being honest. 


Forms response chart. Question title: Age. Number of responses: 10 responses.
Forms response chart. Question title: At what age did you first use a computing device (Game Boy, iPad, cell phone, tablet, gaming console, etc.)?. Number of responses: 10 responses.
Forms response chart. Question title: How often are you online? . Number of responses: 10 responses.

 Forms response chart. Question title: How often do you message with friends?. Number of responses: 10 responses.

 Forms response chart. Question title: Did your parents give you permission to join each of these social networks?. Number of responses: 10 responses.

 Forms response chart. Question title: Have your parents ever talked to you about Internet safety?. Number of responses: 10 responses.


DIGITAL LEARNING THEORIES
Digital learning resources are becoming increasingly common in classrooms. These resources can enhance student performance allowing our students to be successful. These resources are supported by several learning theories.

As we review these theories we might consider using them as an individual item or in collaboration with one or more theories. These theories include RAT, SAMR, TPACK, Digital Blooms, Connectivism, Design Thinking and Peeragogy. Once again I have been introduced to several theories that I was unfamiliar to me.

The theory that I found most interesting to me was SAMR. However, I use Digital Blooms as well as share it with my peers and preservice teachers. SAMR and Digital Blooms are two theories that I feel compliment each other.

Ruben Puentedura has promoted the SAMR model as well as the TPACK model.  The hierarchical SAMR (Substitution, Augmentation, Modification, Redefinition) Model is a simple structure to adopt in your classroom. The components of each level increased significantly as the use and implementation of technology is added.

As one moves along the continuum, computer technology becomes more important in the classroom but at the same time becomes more invisibly woven into the demands of good teaching and learning.
My SAMR Popplet