http://www.edutopia.org/interactive-whiteboards-technology-success
This article discusses Dr. Marzano's sample tests and techniques for assessing technology incorporated into the classroom. An interesting quote of Dr. Marzano was that there are no "silver bullets" but that there are "silver BB's" suggesting that there are smaller components of effective technology use creating a more applicable educational experience for students. He also adds that too much technology can be a detrimental aspect to education. Balance is key, ensuring that there is a very concise focus on content and that the technology is not detracting from the lesson. Specifically this article shows the importance of incorporating the voting aspect provided through using an activeboard and I will look to incorporate this into my future classroom not only to provide students with a more engaging learning experience but also track the specific students that are comprehending the material as opposed to those who are not.
REFLECTION #11:
Today in AVID, the owner of Blazing Bagels gave a presentation on how his business came to be. He described the early days of his very successful Bagel business and the importance of effectively networking between clients. Using technology, he coordinated the door to door business of bagel sales and calculated net profits and losses. After realizing he was losing money, he decided to target larger corporations and moved from building to building at specific times to sell his bagels. Leaving business cards, he has networked his business into on of the largest Bagel companies in the world, based solely out of a large warehouse in Redmond. It's amazing what technology can do for a business!
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