Module 3

Active Participation and Engagment - See classmates' reports

Assignment
After reading the research blurb in the box to the left, exploring the referenced materials and perhaps developing definitions for a few new terms, what kind of well-defined tasks are you currently giving your students (or peers) when using digital tools? How do you know they are not "aimlessly" wondering, but still "doing things?" What can you do to improve your current practice? What are ways to "digitally scaffold" lessons, projects, etc.?

Post your response in the Google+ community under the correct Module heading. Include any new terminology and definitions you may have needed to complete the assignment, including references to any sites you utilized using APA citations. Along with embedding any citations, also include (embed) two ISTE standards*, chat with fellow classmates regarding their posts, and correctly follow all directions provided in order to receive consideration for full credit of 50 pts.

Highlights
In addressing how each of us effectively integrates digital media into our classes, there was a lot of great self-reflection. A number of themes seem to emerge as one reviews all of the reports classmates posted:
 * The experiences of the class with respect to the incorporation of Hypermedia varied greatly. There were a number of classmates who reported never having utilized Hypermedia with their students.
 * The statistics on how much time our students are spending with digital media was very surprising.
 * Digital media is most effective when it is interactive and engaging for students.
 * "Open" hypermedia content can often be overwhelming or distracting for students. Teachers need to find ways to keep students focused by structuring the learning experience.