Just another TRU EDDL Sites site
 
EDDL 5101 Exploring Digital Solutions- Assignment 3
EDDL 5101

EDDL 5101 Exploring Digital Solutions- Assignment 3

Exploring Digital Solutions- Assignment 3

CONTEXT

  • Upon evaluating the course at the end of last academic year, student feedback revealed that more experience with financial literacy was needed and the activities needed to offer real-life skills and authentic learning experiences. 
  • The Digital Communications Department teaches the blended DC/Careers 11 course to all Grade 11 students in the district and so the new unit needs to recognize the differences in socio-economic background of these students and the differing experiences and relationships they have to money as a result.

I have used the first 2 parts of  The University of British Columbia’s draft planning tool (University of British Columbia, 2012) to help me complete this assignment.

PART 1: DEFINE

Define pdf

What I  would like the unit to develop:

  1. “Personalized, place-based learning, where learning experiences are adapted to the local environment or an individual context” (BC’s New Curriculum, n.d). 
  2. Concept-based learning to engage students in authentic tasks that connect learning to the real world. 
  3. Incorporate First Peoples Principles of Learning by nurturing cross-generational and relational learning in the form of collaborating with community members

What I want the students to learn:

  1. I can identify the potential expenses associated with daily life
  2. I can demonstrate my ability to create a balanced budget to prepare for current and future goals
  3. I can reflect on how my personal choices will impact my financial position
  4. Personal Awareness and Responsibility
  5. Critical Thinking

Bates states that  “intelligent application of technology provides opportunities for students to learn in different ways “ (Bates, 2015, pg 269) and so I am hopeful that integrating a range of digital tools will help achieve this goal.

PART 2: ASSESS

TOOL 1- EVERFI

Everfi SECTIONS analysis PDF

   

I tried to follow Fisherman’s (2016) advice and be aware that engagement drops off after 6 minutes however as there is hardly any drop off for videos of 6-12 minutes, my video of 6.42 should not affect engagement for videos of this type of length and content.

 

 

 

TOOL 2- CANVA AND GOOGLE SHEETS

Canva and Google Sheets SECTIONS analysis

 

WHAT NEXT?

One of my goals was to incorporate First Peoples Principles of Learning by nurturing cross-generational and relational learning in the form of collaborating with community members. I am hopeful that during this unit students will share their work with family and members of the community to help strengthen their support system. By sharing budgets, meal plans and even tips and strategies learnt from EVERFI, students will hopefully experience learning that “involves generational roles and
responsibilities.” (Classroom Technologies and First Peoples Principles of Learning, 2018).

CONCLUSION

Overall I found it really useful to use the SECTIONS model to help me critically evaluate potential tech tools. The checklist, which can be printed off and filed for off-the-cuff evaluations, was a quick and easy way to generate initial thoughts and ideas. By focusing on which tool best fits the criteria I set, I was able to find much better and embedded uses for some of the other tech tools that were also considered but did not make the cut. I am really looking forward to engaging the students with some varied technology- all of which is simple to use and does not require specific software other than the internet.

I loved that everything in EVERFI was self-contained and lessons were short (20 minutes) so offered an interactive and bite-sized authentic learning.  This tool does not replace the course but offers some extended and independent learning opportunities.

Since the data processing is done in the cloud, “the user no longer needs a powerful or expensive desktop computer” (Richards, McGreal and Stewart, 2010) and so Google Sheets is more widely available to more students than Microsoft Office, Plus, it is used exclusively in the district so students are familiar with it and using their G Drive to access documents. By utilizing the cloud feature of the tool, students have increased access to this resource- on PCs, chromebooks, tablets and cell phones. They can even use it offline and do not need to be logged into the school’s server to access their work.

Finally, Canva has provided opportunity for students to use tech tools to support their learning rather than be consumed by them. The user-friendly interface and plethora of templates, added with the auto save feature and ease of sharing, makes this a great tool for students to apply their skills in a practical and authentic way.

References

Bates, A. W. (2015). Chapter 8: Choosing and using media in education: The SECTIONS model. In Teaching in a digital age:  Guidelines for designing teaching and learning. Vancouver, BC: Tony Bates Associates Ltd. Retrieved from          https://opentextbc.ca/teachinginadigitalage/part/9-pedagogical-differences-between-media/

 BC’s New Curriculum. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://curriculum.gov.bc.ca/curriculum/overview 

Classroom Technologies and First Peoples Principles of Learning. (2018, July 25). Retrieved October 16, 2019, from https://www.setbc.org/2018/07/classroom-technologies-and-first-peoples-principles-of-learning/.

Fisherman, E. (2016, July 5). How long should your next video be? [Web log post]. Retrieved from https://wistia.com/learn/marketing/optimal-video-length

Free Online Resources for Teachers: K-12 EVERFI. (n.d.). Retrieved from https://everfi.com/partners/k-12-educators/.

Richards, G., McGreal, R., & Stewart, B. (2010). Cloud computing and adult literacy: How cloud computing can sustain the promise of adult learning . Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/2149/3037 (CC BY 2.5 CA)

University of British Columbia. (2012). Assessing technology using the SECTIONS model. Retrieved from https://wiki.ubc.ca/images/1/19/SECTIONS_Framework.pdf (CC BY 4.0)

140 Comments

  7. Bernard Marzett

    I truly love your website.. Great colors & theme. Did you build this website yourself? Please reply back as Iím hoping to create my very own site and want to know where you got this from or just what the theme is named. Appreciate it!

  8. Marketing Coaching

    Good day! I could have sworn Iíve visited your blog before but after going through some of the posts I realized itís new to me. Anyhow, Iím definitely delighted I found it and Iíll be bookmarking it and checking back frequently!

  10. houses for sale near me

    Having read this I believed it was very enlightening. I appreciate you spending some time and energy to put this informative article together. I once again find myself personally spending a lot of time both reading and leaving comments. But so what, it was still worth it!

  13. Live Coaching Events

    When I initially left a comment I seem to have clicked on the -Notify me when new comments are added- checkbox and from now on every time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Perhaps there is a way you can remove me from that service? Thanks!

  16. SEO Marketing Company

    You are so cool! I don’t suppose I have read through anything like that before. So nice to find somebody with unique thoughts on this subject matter. Really.. thanks for starting this up. This site is something that’s needed on the internet, someone with a bit of originality!

  60. poker pkv

    It’s еrfect time to make some plans for thee future and it’s time
    to be hаppy. I’ve read this post and if I may ϳust
    I want to recօmmend you some interesting things or
    tips. Ꮲerhaps you could write next articleѕ гefeｒring to thiѕ artіcle.
    I desire to learn morre іѕsuｅs about it!

    my homepage poker pkv

  68. Merle

    Hello there, I discovered your site by means of Google at
    the same time as searching for a comparable matter, your web
    site got here up, it seems to be great. I have bookmarked it
    in my google bookmarks.
    Hi there, simply become alert to your weblog thru Google, and found that it
    is really informative. I’m going to watch out for brussels.
    I’ll appreciate for those who continue this in future. Many
    other folks will probably be benefited from your writing.
    Cheers!

  85. Sadie

    Greetings I am so happy I found your site, I really found you by accident, while I was looking on Askjeeve for something
    else, Nonetheless I am here now and would just like to say cheers for a incredible post and a all
    round entertaining blog (I also love the theme/design), I
    don’t have time to browse it all at the minute but I have book-marked it
    and also included your RSS feeds, so when I have time I will be back to read a lot more, Please do keep up the
    excellent jo.

  96. 먹튀아웃

    When I initially commented I appear to have clicked on the -Notify me
    when new comments are added- checkbox and
    now whenever a comment is added I receive four emails with
    the same comment. There has to be a means you are
    able to remove me from that service? Cheers!

  97. web hosting a

    Just desire to say your article is as astonishing. The clearness for your publish is
    simply cool and that i could assume you’re a professional in this subject.
    Well along with your permission allow me to grasp your RSS feed to keep up to date with coming near near post.
    Thank you a million and please keep up the enjoyable work.

  107. http://bit.ly

    Thanks for your marvelous posting! I truly enjoyed
    reading it, you could be a great author. I will ensure that
    I bookmark your blog and definitely will come back at some point.
    I want to encourage that you continue your great job, have a nice day!

  109. bitly.com

    Hi there, I discovered your site by means of Google at the same time as looking for a comparable subject, your website
    came up, it seems great. I’ve bookmarked it in my google bookmarks.

    Hello there, simply became aware of your weblog through
    Google, and found that it is really informative.
    I am going to be careful for brussels. I will be grateful for those who
    proceed this in future. Numerous other folks shall be benefited from your writing.
    Cheers!

  121. your asmr

    This is the right web site for anyone who wishes to find out about this topic.

    You realize so much its almost tough to argue with you (not that
    I actually will need to…HaHa). You certainly put a new spin on a subject that has been written about for ages.

    Great stuff, just excellent!

  132. bit.ly

    I like the valuable info you supply in your articles.
    I will bookmark your blog and test again here frequently. I’m moderately sure I
    will be told a lot of new stuff right here! Best of luck for
    the following!

Comments are closed.


top