Technology tools can be placed into two categories static and dynamic. Static technologies are tools that do little to build the learners knowledge. Static technology are use to pass information along to the learner versus challenging them to think critically. Some examples of static tools are videos, and audios of information. Static tools are best to use when presenting students information.
Dynamic technologies are tools that help the learner build new knowledge. It requires the learner to think critically about the content. An example of a dynamic tool is discussion boards. In order, for a learner to post to a discussion board he or she has to understand the content in-depth. This is also required when the learner responds to their peers. Through the use of dynamic technology the learner gains a deeper understanding of the content.
I try to incorporate various forms of static and dynamic technology in the classroom. There has been a few times students had a difficult time with learning how to use a new tool. Due to time restrains I had to end the assignment and move on. Next school term, I plan on using Edmodo to communicate with my students, since social network are block at school.
Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technological tools. [Unpublished Paper].
Sunday, May 5, 2013
Static Verus Dynamic Technology
Technology tools can be placed into two categories static and dynamic. Static technologies are tools that do little to build the learners knowledge. Static technology are use to pass information along to the learner versus challenging them to think critically. Some examples of static tools are videos, and audios of information. Static tools are best to use when presenting students information.
Dynamic technologies are tools that help the learner build new knowledge. It requires the learner to think critically about the content. An example of a dynamic tool is discussion boards. In order, for a learner to post to a discussion board he or she has to understand the content in-depth. This is also required when the learner responds to their peers. Through the use of dynamic technology the learner gains a deeper understanding of the content.
I try to incorporate various forms of static and dynamic technology in the classroom. There has been a few times students had a difficult time with learning how to use a new tool. Due to time restrains I had to end the assignment and move on. Next school term, I plan on using Edmodo to communicate with my students, since social network are block at school.
Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technological tools. [Unpublished Paper].
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Alicia,
ReplyDeleteYour organizer is well done. Which application did you use to make this organizer? Do you use any of the specific technologies you listed on your chart?
Alicia:
ReplyDeleteYour data on your concept map is pretty much representative of the current state of the technology. I think you should revise it to make sure that the arrows run specifically from the Dynamic or Static Nodes. It looks like an oversight but I would advise correcting it wherever necessary since those blogs will survive the classroom test to remain part of our professional portfolio.