"As technology has become incorporated into teaching and learning, much research has focused on the efficacy of its use, and its ability to improve learning outcomes."
This was a hard article to pick a quote from since it was mostly about the actual research and how the project was conducted. That being said, I think it is important that was focus on the efficacy of technology's use and how to improve the learning outcomes. It is one thing to say "Hey, I use technology in my classroom!" But if it is not being used effectively, what is the purpose of using it? Technology-rich learning projects not only teach valuable critical thinking, information literacy and collaborative skills, they engage students. In today's society engagement is vital for student learning.
I found this video about technology rich classrooms in Kansas. It shows a teacher and some of her students. They created virtual museums for a social studies class.
1. How might your citizen journalism project resemble a technology rich project?
My citizen journalism project will resemble a technology rich project because it will require students to research information on the Internet, use critical thinking skills, blog their findings and create a digital story or movie as a final project.
2. What did you learn about successful implementation of technology rich projects?
I learned that successfully implemented technology rich projects can engage students and provide meaningful learning experiences. Additionally, I learned that it is good to have 2 pre-service teachers to help record observations :) Also, I learned that things may start slow. While student teaching, I often worried that students weren't engaged enough. Usually, I found that in the preparing, planning phase, they often seemed bored. Once we got into the actual projects though, they seemed more engaged. The study showed the same in its discussion.
References
Adlington, Rachel & Harvey, Hilary (2010), Engaging young learners: The multi-faceted and changeable nature of student engagement in technology-rich learning projects, Retrieved from http://acec2010.acce.edu.au/sites/acec2010.info/files/proposal/172/acec2010engagingyounglearners.pdf
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