Written by Like many of my fellow Cohort members following our last face-to-face session, I spent some time reflecting on the SAMR model and how I’ve integrated technology into my classes.
It became clear to me that I am focused on the social aspect of learning when implementing technology in my classes. Padlet, glogster, google sites, google docs, socrative, Diigo, e-pals and Voicethread have all contributed to the enhancement of my students’ learning in French, through collaboration with others. But among these examples I don’t believe I’ve found the best tool to accomplish my goal of increasing oral fluency among my students.
Enter google hangouts. When I began participating in hangouts this year through Cohort 21, I immediately saw a link between this technology and the possibility for students to use it to practice their oral speaking anytime, anywhere, and with anyone. I feel like I am on the verge of a redesign of how my students learn French with the help of this tool. With the help of Cohort 21 and the Action Plan process, the way I roll out the implementation of this tool may determine its capacity to align with multiple aspects of 21st century learning.
The first thing I’d like to do before embarking on this path is to host a google hangout to experience firsthand what I’d potentially be expecting my students to do down the road. Thus far, I’ve participated in hangouts hosted by Garth and Justin, but I need to venture into the driver’s seat and get some practice.
Is there any interest out there to discuss what you’ve been considering in terms of your action plan? Or perhaps the SAMR model in more detail? I’d like to host a google hangout in the next 2 weeks to discuss one or both of these topics.
If interested, please update the following form with your availability. Hope to chat with you soon!