tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24684976.post9218062523213633131..comments2023-09-10T04:52:11.798-05:00Comments on Technology in the Lutheran Classroom: Technology Current EventsRob Jacklinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06486263506619762910noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24684976.post-87841217827903261042007-12-19T10:24:00.000-06:002007-12-19T10:24:00.000-06:00I really like the four questions you have listed. ...I really like the four questions you have listed. Those are good, thought-provoking questions -- very appropriate for Lutheran education and education as a whole.<BR/><BR/>As far as assessment, sometimes I think we fall into the trap that everything must have a formal assessment. That isn't necessarily true. But thinking about assessment will ensure that we have thought through the goals of the activity and that it will be a productive assignment rather than simply a wild chase through cyberspace.Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18294917969406885530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24684976.post-19690864291611241052007-12-19T05:45:00.000-06:002007-12-19T05:45:00.000-06:00So far it is all introduction. Unscientifically me...So far it is all introduction. Unscientifically measured, I've got about 95% attention rate of the class on the days I've done it so far. The kids like the 'wow' factor. So, NO, no assessment so far. It was a way for me to get some our kids thinking about why they should look into programming, C.S. jobs, etc.<BR/><BR/>Honestly, I haven't thought all the way through a "program" so to speak. If my principal sat me down and said what exactly are you doing, here's what I'd say:<BR/>1. Reading, viewing, or listening to technology news.<BR/>2. Before, during, and after, I'm asking questions like: How do you think this will impact YOUR future? What do you think are some possible societal outcomes because we have this new technology? Does this new technology piece have faith implications? What is the next logical future step for this invention?<BR/>3. Questions lead to valuable class discussion about important technology topics that go directly back to our curriculum and ISTE Standards.<BR/><BR/>I'm glad you made me think through that Dave!!!! Assessment is typically a struggle piece for me. I set this up to be a free explore time without the boundries of rigorous grading.<BR/><BR/>Thanks again! I can always count on you to push me! :-)Rob Jacklinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06486263506619762910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24684976.post-18374499844885261482007-12-18T13:07:00.000-06:002007-12-18T13:07:00.000-06:00This is a great idea! Are you using this more as a...This is a great idea! Are you using this more as an introduction for students to new technologies, or is there an assessment involved as well?<BR/><BR/>What other ideas do you have for this type of current events program?Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18294917969406885530noreply@blogger.com