One view of learning holds that “learning requires people
to personally integrate and make sense of new information while they are
applying it in their daily lives. In this view, learning requires struggling to
understand how new information meshes with existing knowledge and how to
integrate into complex skills and abilities. (Shank,
2009)
This week in our assignment to create a digital story, we were required to
learn how to use a new tool (Photo Story 3, in my case), and apply it using
something from our personal lives. We had to struggle with new information
regarding new software, but the requirement that it be personal gave us
immediate connections to prior knowledge and understanding. The technology and
leadership standards most applicable come from TF/TL-1 (Williamson,
2009)
and include the abilities demonstrate knowledge and skills as well as
demonstrate continual growth in technology and skills. Not only were we able to
learn and demonstrate new skills, but I
think that the addition to my skill set will enable me to use this tool in the classroom as well as
recommend it where appropriate for other teachers (TF/TL-II). Practically
speaking, I now also have a example to help teach the software to either
students or teachers.
Shank, P. (2009, May 5). The value of multimedia in
learning. Retrieved from Think Tank:
http://www.adobe.com/designcenter/thinktank/valuemedia/
Williamson, J. &. (2009). Technology
Facilitation and Leadership Standards. What Every K-12 Leader Should Know and
Be Able to Do. Eugene, Oregon: International Society for Technology in
Education.
