What Did I Learn: ED Tech is a powerful tool to help students SHOW their understanding and should be used for creation and limited for consumption.
FIPPA-make sure information is stored on a Canadian Server.
Why is it important: Accessibility! Different apps create access points for some of our students who struggle to show their understanding with paper and pen.
The Patriot Act is terrifying and we must not store our students information on server’s in the USA.
Where do I go from here: This presentation was a great summation of what we have been learning this semester with Ed Tech. I will continue to experiment with different apps that help students to show their understanding and hopefully begin to implement these pieces of technology into my practice.
Jordan Hall
Accessibility accessibility!! I completely agree with you, these apps and pieces of technology need to assist ALL students with their goals and learning intentions. We are using these tools to create access points that are achievable for all students to participate and to learn. I really think this connects my thinking to using technology appropriately and for the right reason; and not to just say ” I use technology.” It must be meaningful and have a purpose for the students to grow.