Global Collaboration
After reading “Transform Learning through Technology” a specific section gives teachers insight on the connected learner and ways of how the collaboration of technology can help further advance a classroom. This page focuses on three indicators (p.10) 1. A call to action to actively pursue professional learning 2. Directs you on to a path of finding that learning, as effective coaches are active in professional learning networks. 3. Has coaches establishing shared goals with educators to extend and enhance learning. Globally, technology has expanded for educators in a multitude of ways including, educational learning apps, social media, networks specifically for teachers in the field. Examples like Microsoft teams offer educators a way to connect by sharing lesson plans in groups, teaching resources, and parent-teacher communication that has not been done before and is available worldwide.
Inclusive Learning 365
What I found most interesting was the 365 strategies in particular strategy 1 Titled “Evaluating Apps for Educational Effectiveness Using a Quality Assurance Rubric“(p.26) It takes to account what educators should consider when using apps for learning in the classroom such as, does the app include rich engaging experiences that invite a high degree of interactivity, or is open-ended to support problem solving and creativity to name a few. This strategy also provides an array of resources including an educational apps checklist. As a future educator a strategy such as this will make my technology learning experience with my students more interactive and engaging.
