TF/TL – Standard II
Planning and Designing Learning Environment and Experiences
According to TF/TL – Standard II looks at how teachers use technology to engage students in an effective learning environment by promoting the use of technology such as laptop, digital video cameras, and the use of microphones for creating audio presentations which is the most requested communication equipment for the classrooms. Active engagement is linked to increased motivation to learn, which can translate into a greater likelihood of meeting learning outcomes (Driscoll, 2000). The planning and designing phase content identifies the types of knowledge that are required for expertise, including learning strategies. One of the greatest challenges when introducing a new technology in learning is the cultural belief of learners and teachers. Higher education has unique academic freedom and the critical mass and diversity of skills to develop new ideas, to comment on society and its challenges, and to engage in bold experimentation in sustainable living (Cortese, 2003).
Introduction to Web 2.0 tools was designed to help educators develop proficiency in educational technology by addressing the challenges of preparing students for the demands of our digital age community. The 21st Century learner is likely to prefer working in a group rather than in isolation (Beldarrain, 2006). Since the movement towards Web 2.0 this could also pose challenges that the pedagogical front. In addition, Standard II specifically engage in the cognitive, analytical areas of the need in the planning stages of technology in effort to identify the technology that relates to the developmental skills of students in dealing with personalized learner and teachers ability to effectively relate with the strategies in dealing with the changes in learning the skills needed to properly understand the implementation of new technology in a learning base curriculum. In reading through the expectations set by Standard II, it presumes that all users in a district should understand the social responsibilities as it relates to technology.
Reference
Beldarrain, Y. (2006, August). Distance Education Trends: Integrating new technologies to foster student interaction and collaboration. Distance Education: Aug 2006; 27, 2; Alumni-ProQuest Education Journals pg. 139
Cortese, A. (2003). The Critical Role of Higher Education in Creating a Sustainable Future: Retrieved on January 28, 2012 @ http://www.scup.org/asset/48483/cortese.pdf
Driscoll, M.P. (2000). Psychology of learning for instruction. (2nd ed.), Needham Heights, MA: Allyn and Bacon
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