EDUC 5373 BLOG

  If internet access is included in your plan, how might Broadband internet access for all Americans impact your community?  Is this an issue for your community?  How does your school or district currently address this need if it is not an equity issue?  Given the DoDEA's mission to provide consistent, quality education for military-connected students, high-speed internet is essential to ensure educational continuity. However, rural communities in Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, where many American families reside, continue to face significant connectivity challenges that hinder equitable access to digital learning resources.  According to Akram, Abdelrady, Al-Adwan and Ramzan (2022), as the “rapid expansion of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) so is the requirement for teachers to integrate technology into their pedagogical approaches.” (Akram et al., 2022)  Efforts to improve infrastructure and provide alternative solutions, such as mobile ho...

  How might you structure this component of your plan? Refer to the research provided (articles listed above) to support your work. Structuring the Staff (Professional Development) component of my technology integration plan will be concentrated on several key areas that will support the STARSS-LS framework. Starting with an assessment of the current state of technology used in DoDEA will be crucial to pinpoint specific areas that require improvement or need attention. Tools like google form surveys or interviews will help provide valuable insights on gathering information on how the component of the plan might support my work. Any adjustments can be made from the information received from the participants in the survey.  Offering a variety of technology integration topics that meet diverse educator needs and interests is a great way to identify specific needs in my assessment. This will likely ensure that professional development is as purposeful and impactful, as the STARSS-...

From the Crompton (2023) article, describe at least two best practices to support student learning gains from educational research reflected in the ISTE Educator Standards.  How might these connections assist you in guiding the development of a Technology Vision for your district or organization based on the identified digital divide(s) you have identified? Helen Crompton's 2023 article highlights several best practices that align with the ISTE Educator Standards to support student learning gains. It is noted that “using technologies with best practices in learning has accelerated students' learning through flexible solutions and innovations.” (Crompton, 2023) The two best key practices that support student learning gains are effective technology and ISTE standards, particularly the designer standard.  With effective technology integration, it really isn't just about using digital tools but about ensuring they support and enrich pedagogical goals that fosters deeper student...