Transforming Learning with Unique, Powerful Technology
1. How can students express their creativity using technology?
Students are able to be creative through so many different types of technology. For instance, a variety of websites influence how they construct whatever it is they are creating. By using photo websites students can pull literally anything they could possibly think of and use it. Even having to research information has become so easy for students, this empowers them to learn even more. The internet itself gives students their own "voice" so to speak. They automatically absorb whatever it is they are seeing when they use technology.
2. Tech Tool 2.5 - Web Resources For Creativity
There is a vast variety of websites that allow students to be creative online. Not only do they get to be creative but they also can compete against one another. In my perspective, having these amazing websites that let students have a place where they feel they can express themselves to everyone is great. They zone into every aspect of subjects, such as; designing, poetry, and, storytelling. Any student can find at least one website that they feel like they could connect to and possibly join in on the fun.
3. Summary
Using technology can make a classrooms energy change. The learning experiences of students start to become unique and powerful if teachers infuse technology in their everyday teaching. Visual learning, accessing and assessing information, student engagement and collaboration, feedback, and creativity, as said in the book are five powerful, unique, and trans formative learning experiences. Visually, in my eyes, technology impacts students the most. The internet, Google, etc. give students a limited amount of information. Now a days, both teachers and students can even communicate over time. Personally, being able to use any tool possible in technology really does support students creative actions.
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| Photo Credit To YoungDoo Moon on Flickr |
Maloy, R. W. (2011). Transforming learning with new technologies. Boston: Pearson/Allyn and Bacon.
Neat photo - and I can just imagine the fun learning available there - notice it is at a mall and not in a school (argh)! :)
ReplyDeleteUtilizing any of the senses in combination with text and informational content also seems to be valuable for learning. It looks like you have discovered some neat websites for creativity, but you didn't share which ones and why?! Remember to be specific and also continue to build information as it can be personalized for your own situation.