Module 7 Discussion

In Chapter 1 of the course textbook, McQuiggan et al. (2015) states that some of the benefits of mobile learning include:

• the ability to learn on the go

• more personalized learning

• an improvement in higher order thinking skills

• the ability to reach underserved children and schools

• more efficient ways to get homework done

According to the Week 2 article "Redefining Technology in Libraries and Schools AASL Best Apps, Best Websites, and the SAMR Model," by Jacobs-Israel and Moorefield-Lang, what is the purpose of the SAMR model?

According to the Media Smarts article entitled "The Intersection of Digital and Media Literacy" in the Module 1 materials, media literacy focuses on teaching students to be critical consumers of media, while digital literacy focuses on teaching students to __________.

• create new mobile applications for universal use

• participate responsibly in media

• differentiate between true and false statements they read online

• responsibly balance digital resources with more traditional resources

McQuiggan et al. (2015) states in the assigned reading from Module 4 (Chapter 3), that when selecting apps to use in the classroom, ________ should be the primary consideration.

• price

• pedagogy

• ease of use

• content

According to the Module 3 article by Saxena (2015), technology can help nurture the natural creativity of students. He/she suggests using creative blogs, cartoon/comic strips tools, mind-mapping/brainstorming tools, video/audio tools, digital story-telling tools, games, and ______________.

• infographics

• social media

• drawing/art apps

• digital whiteboards

According to Williams (2015) in the article "Flipped Classroom 2.0" from Module 4, flipped classrooms used to consist of online lectures at home and going over homework at school. Now, they consist of videos, readings, and graphics to engage with at home and class time devoted to __________________.

• reviewing misunderstood concepts

• group activities and peer instruction

• previewing the upcoming content

• tests and quizzes

In the article entitled "Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction" by Kelly Tenkley (2018) from Module 5, __________ learners are described as those who benefit from reflecting on their own thinking and learning.

• interpersonal

• visual-spatial

• naturalist

• intrapersonal

According to the Module 5 article, "Using QR Codes to Differentiate Learning for Gifted and Talented Learning" by Siegle (2015), QR codes have many benefits, two being ______________ and _______________.

• they can be used without internet connection

• they help facilitate differentiation

• they save paper

• they do not require cameras

According to the Module 5 article "Interactive Learning Menus (Choice Boards) with G Suite" by Kasey Bell (2017), which of the following statements are true regarding learning menus/choice boards?

• They are designed to foster cooperative learning.

• They can be used with any age group.

• They do not require grading.

• They foster differentiation.

• They can be used in any subject area.

In the Module 6 article "Digital Native vs Digital Citizen? Examining a Dangerous Stereotype," Hertz (2012) explains that the current generation is labeled as "digital natives," meaning that they already know how to use devices well. Why is that a dangerous stereotype?