Module 7: Discussion 1 -- Pedagogical Implications

According to (McQuiggan, 2015) on page 70 of our text, which is NOT part of the SAMR model?

• Redefinition

• Modification

• Adjustment

• Substitution

Chapter 2 of our text sets us up to consider and hold on to 7 Key Takeaways for mobile learning we need to honor as educators (McQuiggan, 2015). Of these 5 of the suggested 7 takeaways, in your personal opinion, which is the most crucial to carry forward with for success in the educational setting?

• Appeal to and/or generate interest

• Facilitate meaningful learning through organization and connections with prior knowledge.

• Support metacognitive processes and strategy use, and do not assume mastery of such skills.

• Be aware of the limitations.

• Carefully and strategically incorporate rewards.

When considering the term 'Multimodal' Chapter 3 discusses that, "Mobile device ________ create rich, interactive learning environments that seem to outshine the engagement inspired by other educational resources- the feeling that anything is more interesting on a mobile device is prevalent among the teachers we interviewed (McQuiggan, 2015)."

The TPACK Model, outlined on page 69 of the text, layers and balances which of the following (McQuiggan, 2015)? Check all that apply.

• Technological

• Knowledge

• Pedagogical

• Contexts

• Content

Chapter 4 of the text characterizes Blended Learning with the following four pillars (McQuiggan, 2015).

Flexible environments that support a wide variety of instructional and assessment methods that easily adapt to leverage the dynamics of the classroom activity.

A shift in learning culture that positions students as the driving force of learning with teachers taking on a more supportive role.

An active learning environment that utilizes classroom activities as a vehicle for engaging deeply with content beyond surface-level presentations of skills and concepts.

Pedagogy proctored by trained, professional educators with experience and expertise in optimizing conceptual understanding and promoting higher-order cognitive processing.

True or False?

• True

• False

The Monk Problem, as highlighted in Chapter 5, was developed by which one of the following professionals (McQuiggan, 2015)?

• A Biologist

• A Conservationist

• A Psychologist

• A Teacher

Since the goal of an educational app is to meet the needs of those who use it, it is important for an evaluation to ensure that the app is actually addressing those needs. Some questions that may be asked include (McQuiggan, 2015):

Does the app actually accomplish the goals for the educator or for the student?

Is it aligned to standards or curricula?

Is it appropriately leveled for the target group?

What is another question you would add to this list, making a recommendation to the author's, now that you have read the text?

Figure 13.2 of the text reminds us that parents and teachers must be, and are considered which of the following crucial roles when it comes to apps, technology and security (McQuiggan, 2015). Choose just one!

• Monitor

• Gatekeeper

• A Gateway

• Distributor

The primary requirements of COPPA, as shared by our text in Chapter 15, are that "website or online entities with users under the age of ______ require parental consent and notification about use and data collection policies. They are also expected to secure this data and dispose of it after a reasonable amount of time has passed. Parents are further given the right to revoke permissions at any time. (McQuiggan, 2015)"

How does the following statistic outlined in Chapter 16 of the text, support everything we have learned in this course as it pertains to a purpose and responsibility for teaching technology along side 21st century skills? "As of 2012, 86 percent of smartphone users reported using their device to do tasks such as coordinate meetings, solve unexpected problems, find information to settle an argument, read the news, navigate through traffic, and get help in an emergency. (McQuiggan, 2015)"