EDU6250 Trends

 Trends Project

1. One-to-one technology

-Not on the focus of the student using the device but rather how the teacher uses it

-This study examined instructional practices, district/tech support, and professional development (6 teachers in a district by interview, observation, and student work)

-Teachers were provided ongoing support and collaborated either with grade level or    content area

-Conclusions were that with this implementation it was successful because of the district vision

Chandrasekhar, Vanitha S. 2009. “Promoting 21st Century Learning: A case Study of the Changing Role of Teachers in One-to-one Laptop Classrooms.” PhD dissertation, Department of Education, University of California, Irvine.

2. iDevices in special education

-Lower cost to parents and schools

-Easier to use and transport

-Urges parents to become educated about apps and device before buying

-Look at what is appropriate for each individual student

Newton, Deborah A., & Amy G. Dell. 2011. “Mobile Devices and Students with Disabilities: What do Best Practices Tell Us?” Journal of Special Education Technology 26: 47-49.

3. Flipped learning

 -Watching/reading things outside of class and doing homework/projects in class

-Pharmacy students watched video lectures then students would apply that in class

-Students’ scores were significantly higher than previous year that did not have flipped classroom

Pierce, Richard and Jeremy Fox. 2012. “Vodcasts and Active-Learning Exercises in a ‘Flipped Classroom’ Model of a Renal Pharmacotherapy Module.” American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education 76:196.

4. BYOD (Bring your own device)

-Cheaper for school districts

-Students are familiar with devices from home

-Teachers may have a hard time being able to problem solve ALL devices

-Being able to control students but keeping in mind teachers too

Hellquist, Adam. 2014. “Bringing Balance to Bring Your Own Device Programs in Higher Education.” PhD dissertation, Department of CIS, College of St. Scholastica.

5. Social media in the classroom

-Exploring the use in graduate school

-Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube

-Free and “free flowing”

-Uses in grad school: Classroom tool, networking, mentoring

-Challenge: who is responsible for a page?

Johnson, Jay and Jim Maddox. 2012. “Use of Social Media in Graduate Education: An Exploratory Review for Breaking New Ground.” Journal of Higher Education Theory and Practice 12:87-93.