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Looking Back.. Looking Ahead: EDU 776 An "In Conclusion" to All that I have Learned in Integrating Technology Photo Source:  https://www.okcps.org/domain/106 What I Learned:  To be honest, when I signed up to take this class I thought, "what more could I learn about technology?  Dear Dominican, why do I have to take this to be a teacher?"  Well, how naive was I to think that!  Turns out I knew little.  In fact, I didn't know anything that was incorporated into this class.   I learned many new things each week in this 8 week course.   I learned that technology may not be as hard as it sounds. I learned how to blog and the importance of blogging.   I learned about different technological frameworks when it comes to education.   I learned about several different trends in educational technology.   I learned what a digital space map was...and I also learned that I need to increase mine! I le...

Web 2.0 Tool: Flipgrid Image Source:  Itunes Application Store Introduction: Web 2.0...what does that mean?  To me that means an application, not website, that utilizes technology as a tool to help users.  I was recently given the assignment to learn more about a tool that I did not know much about.  After reviewing tools like Seesaw, Explain Everything, and Padlet, I remembered a tool that really excited my educational spirit.  I discovered flipgrid in the summer of 2018 when I took a graduate class that highlighted Secondary Education Strategies for a more inclusive classroom environment.  It intrigued me because I thought it was a great way for a teacher to hear from EVERY student.  My professor used it as an exit ticket.  He asked us to describe a learning strategy that we could see ourselves using in the future.  It really made me think about what we had discussed in class and what I had read.  Flipgrid is a tool that I...

Stats that Stand Out & What That Means For Education Recently, technology has been at the forefront of my thoughts when thinking about education and the future of education.  Technology has opened up many doors when it comes to teaching.  It gives students a voice, it gives students resources, it gives students an opportunity to connect, and it gives students another domain to learn.   Here is a crazy thought, but......BOOKS, yes books, used to provide the same thing!   Photo Source (also a related article):  Neat Today This week I was given the resources to find statistics involving Educational Technology Research, and the statistics that I found were not only shocking, but also provided large implications to the future of teaching.  The resource that I used is called Project Tomorrow Speak Up. Click here to be directed to the website. This report is a great tool for educators because it gathers data directly related to technol...

(Photo Credit: Murphy Google Slides) Augmented Reality in Education is a hot topic right now due to diverse learners and the need to create learning tools that increase engagement and allow ALL students to show content knowledge. Please review my presentation which outlines Augmented Reality, how it can impact education, implications for special education, and several apps that can be used in ANY classroom!  Feel free to drop by the comment section to provide your own input and experiences with AR in the classroom! Applications Not Discussed in Presentation: Photo Credit:  Book Widgets Resources: Book Widgets: This is an article that goes over in detail the ten Augmented Reality Apps that are highlighted in the above picture.  The article is entitled, 10 Fun Augmented Reality Apps For Teachers to Use in the Classroom.  https://www.bookwidgets.com/blog/2018/12/10-fun-augmented-reality-apps-for-teachers-to-use-in-the-classroom E...