Here is  a link to my video.  Hope you enjoy, it was a struggle for me.  It was the first time I have created a video.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gorJ-b4Li1s&feature=youtube_gdata

References:

Baron, J. D., & McKay, M. M. (2001). Designing and Delivering an Online Course for K-12 Educators.          T.H.E. Journal, 28(9), 68,70-75. Retrieved from              http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/detail?vid=3&sid=46011407-87c2-     40ab-88a5-fa0cf62831c7%40sessionmgr115&hid=119&bdata=JnNjb3BlPXNpdGU%3d#db=eric&AN=EJ631233

Carmichael, Ernest and Farrell, Helen, Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Online Resources in Developing Student Critical Thinking: Review of Literature and Case Study of a Critical Thinking     Online Site, Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 9(1), 2012.                                         Retrieved from http://ro.uow.edu.au/jutlp/vol9/iss1/4

Lim, S., Cheung, W., & Hew, K. (2011). Critical Thinking in Asynchronous Online Discussion: An    Investigation of Student Facilitation Techniques. New Horizons In Education, 59(1), 52-65.                 http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/detail?vid=4&sid=e5a3fa94-93ca-47fe-9652-02ad3bd03975%40sessionmgr198&hid=119&bdata=JnNjb3BlPXNpdGU%3d#db=eric&AN=EJ955477

Ricci, F. A. (2013). Encouraging critical thinking in distance learning: Ensuring challenging intellectual          programs. Distance Learning, 10(1), 1-15. Retrieved from     http://search.proquest.com/docview/1372097094?accountid=14872

Saade, R. G., Morin, D., & Thomas, J. D. E. (2012). Critical thinking in e-learning environments.    Computers in Human Behavior, 28, 1608-1617. Retrieved from               http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2012.03.025

Schaber, Patricia,PhD., O.T.R./L., & Shanedling, J., PhD. (2012). Online course design for teaching critical thinking. Journal of Allied Health, 41(1), e9-14. Retrieved from http://search.proquest.com/docview/1347609320?accountid=14872

 Simpson, A. (2010). Integrating Technology with Literacy: Using Teacher-Guided Collaborative Online Learning to Encourage Critical Thinking. ALT-J: Research In Learning Technology, 18(2), 119-131.  http://web.ebscohost.com.ezp.waldenulibrary.org/ehost/detail?vid=4&sid=e5a3fa94-93ca-      47fe-965202ad3bd03975%40sessionmgr198&hid=119&bdata=JnNjb3BlPXNpdGU%3d#db=eric&AN=EJ893352

The critical thinking community. (n.d.). Retrieved from www.criticalthinking.org

Static and Dynamic Technology

     When I consider the technology I use in my classroom, I would be considered to be on the static side of the continuum.  I would like to move toward the dynamic side as I learn more about how to incorporate these tools in the classroom.  We are beginning to use Edmodo and Illuminations this year, but only on occasion.  I can move toward the dynamic end by researching and finding more information on which programs work best for the situation and slowly begin to teach the students how to use the tools.  The dynamic side provides students with more critical thinking activities and allows them to explore.  "For the learner, without exploring, thinking, analyzing, creating, and experimenting, powerful, higher-level learning is not possible" (Moller, 2008).  Moving to the side that provides students with the opportunities to think on a higher level can only produce positive results.


References:

Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technological tools. [Unpublished Paper].