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As my journey in the EC&I 833: Introduction to Educational Technology course comes to an end, I’m all excited to share an audio narrative summarizing my learning experiences. From exploring the transformative power of assistive technologies and Universal Design for Learning (UDL) to revisiting theories of learning and embracing innovative tools like AI and coding,…

This week’s presentation sheds light on “Two Sigma Problem” introduced by Benjamin Bloom in 1984 highlighting the benefits of personalized learning. The findings of Bloom’s research highlighted that student who received individualized tutoring performed better than those in traditional classrooms and displayed significant improvement in academic success. The research emphasizes on tailoring instruction to each…

This week’s presentation on integrating coding and maker spaces into the classroom emphasizes on preparing students for a rapidly evolving world. These tools are not limited to use by “techies” but foster skills like problem-solving, creativity, and collaboration among students. Coding and maker spaces provide hands-on learning experiences to students. As discussed in the article,…

I can undoubtedly claim that Assistive technology has transformed the teaching methodology of educators like me, thus making learning more accessible, engaging and inclusive for all students. Like many educators around the globe, I too have experienced the unimaginable potential of AT during the pandemic. Not just educators, the society is benefiting immensely from AT.…

This week’s informative presentation in my course was on assessment technologies, the pros and cons of using digital tools in evaluating student learning. In this technological era, assessment technologies have been widely used in education. Looking deeply into what late educator Joe Bower pointed out, “Assessment is not a spreadsheet; it’s a conversation.” Though digital…

This week, my classmates did a presentation on Web 1.0 and Web 2.0 which represent the evolution of internet or two distinct stages of the World Wide Web’s development. To be frank, I hardly had any idea about the given terms unless I discovered from the presentation that Web 1.0 allowed us to access information…

At this point in my course, Introduction to Education Technology, it’s a good time to reflect on the various online and blended learning tools that we have explored so far. Personally, I have always stood for online learning tools as they save time, reduce physical strain and most importantly, make learning engaging and accessible. The…

Thanks to this week’s presentation by my classmates on productivity suites that gave me a chance to reflect on their effect in education and to ponder on their role in developing 21st century skills among students. The below mentioned readings gave me some valuable insights into how these digital tools mould teaching as well as…

I had been a high school teacher in India for five years where I always resorted to an approach that made learning an engaging and interactive experience. Now, as I am doing my graduate studies I can see that my teaching philosophy has evolved over the course of my career and it has been heavily…

Unveiling how Technology shapes Learning Experiences In our recent educational technology class, we explored how technology evolved from the ancient times to the present day, transforming the learning landscape. Contrary to the common thought that technology solely deals with digital tools, we found a new  definition of technology, as, simply the application of knowledge for…