Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Video Presentation

Please visit my presentation on Gender Issues in Distance Education at the following link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YZN1og_hVvg

Thanks!!
Holly

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Dynamic vs. Static Technologies

To view my mind map, please visit my wiki at hollyshumaker.wikispaces.com.

Dynamic vs. Static Technologies

Static technologies are ones in which you receive information and basically, what you get is what you get; you are not allowed to ask questions and you can not deviate from the information you have been given. Dynamic technologies, however, are those in which the learner actually gains information and uses it. Dynamic technologies develop higher order thinking skills.

As a sixth grade teacher, I have just begun introducing technology into my classroom. At this time, I basically only use static technologies. However, I do foresee using more dynamic technologies in the future.

Holly

Reference:

Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technological tools. [Unpublished Paper].

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Strategies and Tools for Engaging Learners

I have posted a link at my wiki:

www.hollyshumaker.wikispaces.com