Download SEC-502 Technology in Education College of Education, Gran and more Lecture notes Accounting in PDF only on Docsity! 1 SEC-502 Technology in Education College of Education, Grand Canyon University SEC-502: Foundations in Secondary Education for Graduate Students Technology in Education Name of Technology Justification of Technology Selected Plickers Plickers is an online classroom student response system that uses paper coded cards. This is a fun way to take formative assessments of the classroom. The practice of formative assessments is seen by using plickers. (Elmahdi, Al-Hattami, & Fawzi, 2018) Kahoot Kahoot is a digital quiz that makes taking quizzes more fun. Learning turns into a game when you use Kahoot to take quizzes. The practice of formative assessments is seen by using Kahoot. (Elmahdi, Al-Hattami, & Fawzi, 2018) Computers Computers give access to information so students can take ownership of their learning in conjunction with face-to-face teaching. Computers helps students in completing required assignments. The practice of metacognitive strategies is seen by using computers. (Asino & Pulay, 2019) Brightspace Brightspace is an online classroom so students can collaborate to understand the content being taught. Students can help each other learn the content being taught in class. The practice of 2 classroom discussion is shown by using Brightspace. (Asino & Pulay, 2019) Internet Students may not have internet access at home to be able to access the course website. (Student Access to Digital Learning Resources Outside of the Classroom, 2018) Adapt Teachers adapt their instructional practice to incorporate home-based learning with their classroom teaching. (Student Access to Digital Learning Resources Outside of the Classroom, 2018) Concerns There are concerns over safety, online privacy, and cybersecurity when it comes to technology in the classroom. (Student Access to Digital Learning Resources Outside of the Classroom, 2018) Hampers These are all concerns that hamper a student’s ability to engage and participate in school. (Student Access to Digital Learning Resources Outside of the Classroom, 2018) Homework If students cannot do their homework at home due to some of these barriers. (Student Access to Digital Learning Resources Outside of the Classroom, 2018) Technology Best Practices Best Practice 1: Formative Assessments- Assessments provide a teacher the opportunity to give students feedback. Teachers needs to routinely assess where students are in relation to the current learning goals. (Alber, 2015) Best Practice 2: Metacognitive Strategies- Students are given the chance to monitor their own work and plan and organize their work. A student’s ownership increases when they are given