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     Educational change in our schools  is interesting topic in Chapter 12. It refers to the innovations by teachers that create new patters of teaching and learning in school. Educational change does not just occur by adding a computer to the course. Two things must be present: a teacher mindset and multiple pathways. As a future educator for elementary , I can definitely see myself striving for educational change that's going to deal with technology from the students . I noticed that a lot of the material teachers use is recycled and taught the same exact way. I would try to push myself to new limits and be innovative in teaching the course.But  I believe that in doing this, my students will be more interested in the material and it would be fun to switch it up and integrate fresh ideas within the course.

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    Before we can discuss how to shift our role of the teacher in a classroom that is integrating technology, it is important to first define what "technology integration" actually means. Integration is when students are not only using technology daily, but have access to a variety of tools that match the task at hand and provide them the opportunity to build a deeper understanding of content. But how we define technology integration can also depend on the kinds of technology available, how much access one has to technology, and who is using the technology. For instance, in a classroom with only an interactive whiteboard and one computer, learning is likely to remain teachers, and integration will revolve around teacher needs, not necessarily student needs. Still, there are ways to implement even an interactive whiteboard to make it a tool for your students.

Willingness to embrace change is also a major requirement for successful technology integration. Technology is continuously, and rapidly, evolving. It is an ongoing process and demands continual learning.

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    Technology integration is the use of technology resources  computers, mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, digital cameras, social media platforms and networks, software applications, the Internet, etc. in daily classroom practices, and in the management of a school. Successful technology integration is achieved when the use of technology is:Routine and transparent

Accessible and readily available for the task at hand, Supporting the curricular goals, and helping the students to effectively reach their goals

    When technology integration is at its best, a child or a teacher doesn't stop to think that he or she is using a technology tool it is second nature. And students are often more actively engaged in projects when technology tools are a seamless part of the learning process.

Inclusion and infusion in technology are big ones as well. Inclusion is using technology to transfer information to the student while infusion is an ongoing process within a child's education. Both methods are pretty good, but I think infusion would be what I would use. This feature allows students to regularly use computers for research and since students are going to need to know this in the future. say good bye manually an hello technology. Thats how we will be transformed, in the new world. 

RESOURCES:

"Blended Learning: Transforming Classrooms with Technology." YouTube, n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2015.

"Journal of Educational Change - Incl. Option to Publish Open Access." Springer.com. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2015. 

Edwards, S. (2014). In Transforming Learning with new technologies (Second ed., pp. 298-321). Person education,inc

"Clarence Mills." Bitstrips for Schools: Login. N.p., n.d. Web. 18 Nov. 2015.

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Chapter four focus on Designing lesson and developing curriculum with technology. which is and chapter that cover a lot of things when it brings in how to us technology within your lesson. when enhancing lessons that development with technology it includes many of things such as, academic content, teaching goals, methods, procedures, and learning assessments. this chapter also goes in and talks about the students and there earning objectives. how they can can tell who is going to do what, when, how much or how often a student need something or even how they will be measured  or elevated. that's apart of technology when your designing lesson plans for your students. you have to understand first by understanding and question on what your lesson is about. then determine acceptable evidence and strategies that might go along with the lesson. finally plan the learning experience and instructions through method and objective when adding technology to the lesson so that when teaching you understand and wont lose your students during your lesson

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. learning assessments that develop in the curriculum are electronic test and quizzes , grade keeping software, digital portfolios, student respond system, and online server.  All these thing have a way of keeping our curriculum with technology and a open way of commutation with our students. when you are a student whose being tested on lesson from technology, there are two things to keep in mind norm referenced test which tell the teacher the students performance base on other students within there grade and age , and criterion referenced test which are based on the individual student. what they should know and be able to do at each grade level. performance evaluation are also something that students use. rubric are to evaluate there work on their course assignments and activities. developing lessons and curriculum within technology is not and easy task. but its what our society is moving forward to doing in the future with or education system.  

Edwards, S. (2014). Promoting success for all students through technology. In Transforming Learning with new technologies (Second ed., pp. 244-273). Person education,inc

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Engaging students in performance assessment and reflective learning can relate and compare to a lot of things when dealing with our students. The role of assessment in teaching and learning is that every teacher in planning lessons and delivering instructions, evaluates students learning. In its simplest terms, a performance assessment is one which requires students to demonstrate that they have mastered specific skills and competencies by performing or producing something. It should be everyone teachers mission to engaging in our students education life to make sure they are well prepared for the world ahead. One of the ways in which students internalize the characteristics of quality work is by evaluating the work of their peers. However, if they are to offer helpful feedback, students must have a clear understanding of what they are to look for in their peers' work. The instructor must explain expectations clearly to them before they begin.

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Students can become better language learners when they engage in deliberate thought about what they are learning and how they are learning it. In this kind of reflection, students step back from the learning process to think about their language learning strategies and their progress as language learners. Such self-assessment encourages students to become independent learners and can increase their motivation.  then last point I am going make it the element of teacher portfolios. Portfolios are purposeful, organized, systematic collections of student work that tell the story of a student's efforts, progress, and achievement in specific areas. The student participates in the selection of portfolio content, the development of guidelines for selection, and the definition of criteria for judging in and good way to help better the student. Portfolio assessment is a joint process for instructor and student. to know how they are doing and what they can improve. Portfolio assessment emphasizes evaluation of students' progress, processes, and performance over time. Involving students in their learning is the key. it helps motivate themselves to want to know more by it also show them that you care as their teacher, to take that extra time. 



Edwards, S. (2014). Promoting success for all students through technology. In Transforming Learning with new technologies (Second ed., pp. 244-273). Person education,inc

Mills, C. (Director). (2015). [Motion picture]. USA.