metacognitive journal

When I started this course I was a connected at all times and did not just fully understand what it meant to be hyper connected or what balance is needed.  I was 100% on board for technology in the classroom and could see the benefit and really thought everyone did.  Throughout this course between reading blogs and course material and other's opinions in discussion I have learned that hyper connection is not good and have worked to reduce my screen time along with my family's screen time.  I realize not everyone is excited about technology in the classroom but as I "listened" (or read) their point of view I realized it was more because of the way the technology is being used.  Many see it as a short cut or not really helpful.  I learned balance is the key and it is important to keep balance and implement technology smartly.  Do not just implement for the sake of implementation.  This course really went through what teachers are facing today and the need to teach differently.  I am planning on my final project to be in the area of new media and new literacy.  I plan on developing a plan and curriculum that will implement technology into a classroom smartly.  Not just throw it at a lesson but enhance the lesson.

Literacy Guide

I decided to write a information literacy guide for adult learners.  I did this because I am one and I work with them all the time.  I took what I would want one of my students to understand about information literacy and turned it into a quick guide.  What I realize is many times adults have not been in school for years and things are very different.  Many could have been out of school for decades and have not had to research online before.  They may not realize things like wikipedia is not an acceptable source or even where to start on how to cite a paper.

Adults also do not like to ask for help so if they have a quick guide they can look at and do not have to look elsewhere they will be more likely to be successful.