Module+4+Reflections


 * //Prompt:// Reflect on your thinking surrounding your developing a philosophy of Instructional Technology use for learning and your understanding of 21st Century Teaching and Learning. **

I read an inspiring article this week called //The Digital Curriculum// by Evan Abby. He gets the reader's attention through describing the learning experience of a student in a 21st century school. He then inspires you to take a look at your own teaching by providing a diagram of different stages of technology use. Successful use of technology in schools is described by Mr. Abby as "seamless integration". He is able to put his ideas into words by comparing the use of digital technology to that of a pencil. No child goes home and excitedly explains to their parents that they were able to use a pencil today, but we hear all about how today was computer day. The latter example demonstrates the use of technology lacking seamless integration. Mr. Abby further states that technology integration should be necessary and invisible, like oxygen.
 * Describe: **

This article by Evan Abby had a profound impact on me. By seeing an example of 21st century learning through "seamless integration", I am able to form a better philosophy of instructional technology use for my students. The examples used in the article were instrumental in helping me understand what the use of digital technology looks like in the 21st century school.
 * Impact: **

The article was a wake up call to me. I need to do a much better job integrating technology seamlessly in my classroom. I identify most with the Scheduled-Conscious stage and I have a responsibility to do better for my students. I will begin working on a grant for iPads for my classroom so my students will have the seamless integration of technology that this article does such a nice job of bringing to light. Through the TPCK knowledge I have gained from this Master's program (already!!) and access to technology I am excitedly looking forward to transforming my classroom into the 21st Century teaching and learning environment.
 * Intent: **