Summary of Learning

Topics

• TPACK
• SAMR
• Digital Citizenship
• Copyright & Creative Commons
• Blended Learning
• Cool Tools

TPACK
TPACK is a framework where technology, teaching, and content come together to enable learning. It literally stands for Technological, Pedagogical, and Content Knowledge. The sweet spot where all three meet is the ideal place for learning to occur.

SAMR
SAMR, like TPACK, is a framework for teaching. In SAMR, technology can either enhance or transform learning, from Substitution and Augmentation, to Modification and Redefinition.

Digital Citizenship
This refers to using technology responsibly, and thinking before doing anything on the Internet. Everyone should avoid engaging in cyberbullying and make sure that what they post online does not harm others, or their own reputation.

Copyright & Creative Commons
Copyright protects our rights as content creators in an ever-evolving technological world. Creative Commons does the same, yet it also allows others to share our work under certain conditions, whether they be attribution, share-alike, non-commercial, or non-derivative.

Blended Learning
This is an instructional model, not a technology plan. Blended learning allows teachers to use technology to vary their teaching methods, and can include flipped classrooms, online classes, etc. Through these, students learn to be self-regulated learners.

Cool Tools

• Photo Tool - Ribbet
• Audio Tool - SoundCloud
• Presentation Tool - Sutori
• Concept Mapping Tool - Mindmeister
• Infographic - Piktochart
• Video Tool - YouTube

Through my endeavors with the Cool Tools, I realized that some are definitely more user-friendly and appropriate for the grades I hope to teach. I also learned that I am more technologically savvy than I originally supposed. With the proper instruction and tutorials, I can create just about anything!

Thanks for a great class!