MEd Portfolio: David Lankford
I earned a MEd Houston Baptist University and the Interim Director of Technology at a North Carolina K- 12 Independent school. With over 20 years in education and technology, I am preparing myself for the next disruption in education. A change that I believe will blend technology with pedagogy in such a way that empowers self-reliant learners. See my Bio Collage
"The failure to plan is to plan for failure." "Adapt, overcome, and improvise" "Begin with the end in mind" "Words Matter" These are my mantras.
I am an avid Cyclist riding my bike daily. When riding a Gran Fondo, one has plenty of time to think. Cycling teaches persistence, grit, and mastery. My hobby is Engineering. I enjoy STEAM projects that can be used in support of Cycling. STEAM has taught me its ok to make a mistake, learn from it, but don't repeat it.
"The failure to plan is to plan for failure." "Adapt, overcome, and improvise" "Begin with the end in mind" "Words Matter" These are my mantras.
I am an avid Cyclist riding my bike daily. When riding a Gran Fondo, one has plenty of time to think. Cycling teaches persistence, grit, and mastery. My hobby is Engineering. I enjoy STEAM projects that can be used in support of Cycling. STEAM has taught me its ok to make a mistake, learn from it, but don't repeat it.
Educational Philosophy
I believe learning takes place in layers in which memories are interlinked in the brain in such a way that what a student already knows is linked to what they are learning. My perspective is somewhere between cognitive learning theory and constructivism. I believe, students can retain content knowledge longer by linking facts, experiences, images, sounds, and memories together. Technology becomes a tool to help construct or reconstruct content knowledge.
It is crucial that students learn to analyze new information in light of content they already have mastered, Students need to be persistent, innovative, and self-regulated learners. Bloom's Hierarchical Taxonomy is a good reference. In a global society, students need good collaboration skills to engage in meaningful learning that will lead to innovative research in the future. By using technology as a tool, teachers can provide the scaffolding to support student growth beyond what was once considered impossible.
As integral as technology has become to education, I believe that students must learn to question and analyze the content they are learning. Computers know only 0 and 1. Students must question the facts presented in the digital world. Students should never settle for "what has always been done." They should think out of the box, adapt and disrupt the normal flow.I believe that many minds can accomplish more than one mind can achieve alone. Cosmopolitan values will become more important in the "cloud". Once assessment catches up with collaboration, STEM and co-curricular education will take on a more valid role. Curriculum goals will include sharing and discovery as new PISA test standards are accepted.
Skepticism will be the driving emotion that students must learn to tame and summon at will. Skepticism drives higher level thinking. Asking questions promotes critical and reflective thinking skills while fostering persistence. These will be the foundations for innovation, design and venture in the new global community.
As educators, we need to present meta cognition and tailor strategies to the intelligences of individual students. We should return to these lessons at each stage in a child's development and adjust learning strategies as required. Our goal should be to provide the skills needed for life long learning as well as cultivate a desire to continually learn.
It is crucial that students learn to analyze new information in light of content they already have mastered, Students need to be persistent, innovative, and self-regulated learners. Bloom's Hierarchical Taxonomy is a good reference. In a global society, students need good collaboration skills to engage in meaningful learning that will lead to innovative research in the future. By using technology as a tool, teachers can provide the scaffolding to support student growth beyond what was once considered impossible.
As integral as technology has become to education, I believe that students must learn to question and analyze the content they are learning. Computers know only 0 and 1. Students must question the facts presented in the digital world. Students should never settle for "what has always been done." They should think out of the box, adapt and disrupt the normal flow.I believe that many minds can accomplish more than one mind can achieve alone. Cosmopolitan values will become more important in the "cloud". Once assessment catches up with collaboration, STEM and co-curricular education will take on a more valid role. Curriculum goals will include sharing and discovery as new PISA test standards are accepted.
Skepticism will be the driving emotion that students must learn to tame and summon at will. Skepticism drives higher level thinking. Asking questions promotes critical and reflective thinking skills while fostering persistence. These will be the foundations for innovation, design and venture in the new global community.
As educators, we need to present meta cognition and tailor strategies to the intelligences of individual students. We should return to these lessons at each stage in a child's development and adjust learning strategies as required. Our goal should be to provide the skills needed for life long learning as well as cultivate a desire to continually learn.
Master Technology Teacher Standards
Standard I: The Master Technology Teacher effectively models and applies classroom teaching methodology and curriculum models that promote active student learning through the integration of technology and addresses the varied learning needs of all students.
Standard II: The Master Technology Teacher selects and administers appropriate technology-related assessments on an ongoing basis and uses the results to design and improve instruction.
Standard III: The Master Technology Teacher applies knowledge of digital learning competencies including Internet research, graphics, animation, website mastering and video technology.
Standard IV: The Master Technology Teacher serves as a resource regarding the integration of assistive technologies and accessible design concepts to meet the needs of all students.
Standard V: The Master Technology Teacher facilitates appropriate, research-based technology instruction by communicating and collaborating with educational stakeholders; mentoring, coaching and consulting with colleagues; providing professional development opportunities for faculty; and making decisions based on converging evidence from research.
Standard II: The Master Technology Teacher selects and administers appropriate technology-related assessments on an ongoing basis and uses the results to design and improve instruction.
Standard III: The Master Technology Teacher applies knowledge of digital learning competencies including Internet research, graphics, animation, website mastering and video technology.
Standard IV: The Master Technology Teacher serves as a resource regarding the integration of assistive technologies and accessible design concepts to meet the needs of all students.
Standard V: The Master Technology Teacher facilitates appropriate, research-based technology instruction by communicating and collaborating with educational stakeholders; mentoring, coaching and consulting with colleagues; providing professional development opportunities for faculty; and making decisions based on converging evidence from research.
Digital Portfolio - Fall Classes 2012
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Artifact1. Use a collage as a chapter reflection piece
2. Create a Wordle to reflect nomenclature or vocabulary 3. Make a MindMap as a chapter reflection piece 4. Graph data appropriately 1. Book Report 2. Technology Rich Unit Plan, including a 3. Treasure Hunt 4. Create Blog that is ongoing |
Reflection1. A wonderful way to visually see the parts of a chapter study. A good way to review.
2. When set to word iterations, this is a fruitful method to see a body of text visually. It is also an exciting art form 3. I plan to use this method more often= 4. Pie, Column, or Line graphs are important for a student to know. Spreadsheets as well. 1. Leave no mistake about what you are looking for. Assessment is an important avenue to consider,
1. Delicious is a collaborative way to tag and share informative websites with colleagues.
2. This was a new task for me. A challenge that put me outside my comfort zone. A valuable lesson! 1. STAR is a wonderful self study model. I would love to have access to the software to build modules myself.
1. This was a small group assignment. I used an on-line text and delivered an oral report.
2. A rewarding project that became much easier with each page coded. 3. Treasure Hunt, Subject Samplers, and Think Quests are good tools to teach self-regulation in addition to the main and secondary subject. 4. Every scholar should write and maintain notes that expose their body of knowledge. Look at Writing in the Blogosphere for ideas and examples. |