Reading Activities

Prior to beginning this lesson (or coming to class or starting this on-line section), you should have read Chapter 12 - pp. 376-409 of Lever-Duffy, J., McDonald, J.B. & Mizell, A.P. (2005) or REREAD the chapter. Teaching and Learning with Technology. (2nd Edition). Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc. ISBN 0-205-43048-1.

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Benchmarks for Learning

At the conclusion of this session, you should be able to ...

• Examine legal, ethical and social issues that arise when organizatins implement technology
• Explore the technology trends that impact teaching and learning
• Explain how issues in using technology impact adult learners

ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers

The content of this lesson is aligned with the following ISTE Standards:

• Planning and designing learning environments and experiences - II.A, II.B, II.C, II.D, II.E, II.F
• Assessment and evaluation - IV.A, IV.B, IV.C
• Productivity and professional practice - V.A, V.B, V.C, V.D
• Social, ethical, legal and human issues - VI.A, VI.B, VI.C, VI.D, VI.E

Instructional Support

After reading the textbook and engaging in active note taking, complete this activity:

View the PowerPoint on Andragogy (Flash Podcast) (Adult Learners).

View the PowerPoint on the Profile of Adult Learners (Flash Podcast).

REMINDER: After you touch the Power Point hyperlink you will be able to return to this page only by using your Browser's Back Button or by clicking off in the new window's box.

Additional Instructional Support: For sources of additional information you may want to check the online bibliography for the EDIT 186 course.

Research Activities

Work through these activities:

• Worksheet #14.a. Adult Learners

Reflective Practice

When you have finished reading and trying out a few activities, it's time to reflect on your learning. The activities below assist you in that reflective process:

• Worksheet #14.b. Pulling it all Together

One purpose of this course is to assist you in becoming a reflective, life-long learner. The activities contained in this session should be completed before you move to the next module of this course. The course will be most meaningful to you if you engage in (a) active note taking, (b) reading the course materials before beginning a module, (c) working through all activities in a module, (d) reflecting on your learning as you work, and (e) updating your portfolio as you move through the course.

Reporting on Your Learning

Set up your EDIT 186 Portfolio. Place the following documentation in the portfolio to reflect the learning and reflective practice you experienced in Module 1. You may view a model portfolio from last semester by clicking here.

Module 14.b. Pulling it all Together

You have now completed Module 14. You may wish to begin Module 15 at this time, or return to the Main Menu.