Group members: Shaneice, Fiona, Chizim, and Cathy
In the Academic Writing in Education course, Dr. Allyson assigned us a project to explore technological advancements in teaching and learning writing skills. The task encouraged us to investigate many digital tools that enhance the writing process for both teachers and students. By researching, annotating, and categorizing these tools, we gained deeper insights into their applications and impact.
Planning how to use technology to enhance and extend your curriculum (QCDA, 2024)
Working as part of a group to compile and annotate digital writing tools was an enlightening experience that emphasized collaboration and mutual respect. Our group started by discussing and deciding on the tools to be included in our project. After thorough discussions, we agreed on assigning each member five tools based on their expertise, familiarity, and interest. We divided the tools into relevant categories and established a clear framework for our annotations. Our team chose Google Sites to present our project, providing a visually appealing and user-friendly platform for our work.
Using technology in the classroom (SimpleShow Foundation, 2024)
After working on the assignment, I find these tools incredibly beneficial. They have significantly enhanced both my teaching of writing skills and my students’ learning experience, making the process more convenient, engaging, interactive, and enjoyable. Platforms like Google Classroom enable me to conduct online or hybrid classes effortlessly. Moreover, tools such as Grammarly help my students refine their grammar knowledge and improve their writing quality. Particularly, my personal favorites, Kahoot and Blooket, help me to design engaging activities for pre-teaching and post-teaching phases, incorporating gamification to keep students motivated and eager to participate. However, no technology can replace the role of a teacher. Only through the thoughtful integration of these tools can their potential be fully realized while minimizing risks to students’ learning (Standford Report, 2024).
References
Qualifications and Curriculum Development Agency (QCDA). (2024). Using technology to support curriculum development. Retrieved from https://dera.ioe.ac.uk/id/eprint/11432/7/QCDA-10-4811_Redacted.pdf
Stanford Report. (2024). How technology is reinventing education. Retrieved from https://news.stanford.edu/stories/2024/02/technology-in-education
SimpleShow Foundation. (2024). Using technology in the classroom. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ug_LK98NcVk&ab_channel=simpleshowfoundation
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