As a student at Walden University, I’m definitely a user of static technologies. Every day, I communicate via texting and cell phone. I interact with my classmates via discussion boards and emails. I’m not at the dynamic level yet but I find myself moving from static technologies and more towards dynamic technologies. I have moved to the middle of the scale as I learn to use wikis and blogs. According to Moller (2008), “the dynamic end of the interactivity continuum includes tools that involve learners on a much deeper cognitive level” (pg. 1). With the continued use of these tools and others, I will find myself moving closer towards the dynamic end of the interactivity that includes: a) virtual simulations and gaming, b) multi-user environments, and c) mind tools. These technologies will assist me in developing a precise, clearer, and deeper cognitive level.
Static technologies allow learners to capture the information. These technologies are what we are familiar with and “are quite popular because they mimic the traditional classroom or teacher-led instruction” (Moller, 2008, pg. 1). Dynamic tools are requiring that we take risks for the sake of creativity (Moller, 2008). By the time I graduate from Walden, I hope to have mastered these technologies which will allow me to analyze and synthesize information so that I am able to construct my own knowledge.
Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technological tools. [Unpublished Paper]
Hey Charee-
ReplyDeleteGreat concept map, it looks very similar to mine. I did have a few technologies that I put into different categories, but I felt that they could go either way. For example, I put Skype, or VOIP, under collaboration in which you put it under communication. There were many technologies that could be classified under many other categories.
Good post!
Heather
Thanks Heather,
ReplyDeleteYea, it was kind of hard trying to decide which technology would go where.
Charee,
ReplyDeleteFor myself, I find that I use more dynamic technologies on my own than I integrate in the classroom and use with my students. Have you used blogs or wikis in the classroom?
Hi Rashida,
ReplyDeleteI teach first grade so I haven't been able to incorporate wikis or blogs in my classroom. It's a tool that I would love to use but I think it is more geared towards middle and high schoolers. What are your thoughts?