EDLD+5364+-+Reflection+Readings,+Lecture,+and+Videos+Week+3

===Feedback for students can be very important and beneficial to the learning process. I have found that when I give immediate feedback, students are able to make changes and understand information easily. Pitler writes, “the more immediate, the greater the impact during the learning process” when referring to feedback. He gives many examples in the selection we were to read this week. For one, he mentions how games can give immediate feedback. I hope to use more games in my classroom as many kids love to play games, and the immediate feedback is a bonus. I must mention his reference to computer related learning. A computer will allow students to continue learning without frustration and it is also judgment free (Pitler). This information alone should encourage more teachers to use computer software that is relevant to the skills that are being covered in class.===

===Pitler also mentions tools and features that kids will enjoy using while learning such as wikis, blogs, emails, web resources, MS Word, and grading software. I am glad to know I am using many of these resources, but I would like to use them more efficiently. I would like to find a grading program that gives immediate feedback as this will help students learn as well, not to mention it will save everyone time (Pitler). I have used a system with wands called a CPS, and the students enjoyed using it. I have heard that Promethean boards allow students to answer questions and see their response immediately as well. So, I am hopeful to get one of those in my classroom one day soon. I enjoyed this reading as it reinforced that I may be using many of these techniques in my classroom, but I need to improve on how they are used. I know my students will benefit more with the immediate feedback, and I will have grades to record more quickly.===

===Videos this week explored the many ways students use technology for their school assignments as well as in their personal lives or free time. Examples that were mentioned included Facebook, email, YouTube, presentation programs, iPods, and cell phones. I especially enjoyed the two videos that were about young students and their narrations of their technology uses in their school work and personal uses. These students were excited about learning. They enjoyed showing others as well their teachers. I enjoy asking my students as well for ideas as they are usually willing to share. Many of my students know so much about different ways to use technology, and they want to learn more. The //Welcome to the Digital Generation// video gave excellent examples for teachers to consider when using technology in the classroom. I was reminded with this video to include wikis, streaming videos, podcasts, teleconferencing, educational games, emails, Facebook, iPods, and the music they like when planning effective lessons. Overall, I must continue to learn as well about technology, and I have found YouTube, TeacherTube, and StudentTube are excellent resources to utilize as well.===

===Rose, D., & Meyer, A. (2002). //Teaching Every Student in the Digital Age: Universal Design for Learning.// Alexandria, VA: Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development. Available online at the Center for Applied Special Technology Web site. Chapter 6. Retrieved on October 5, 2009, from http://www.cast.org/teachingeverystudent/ideas/tes/.===