https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aXnkIfpIi_VJRKQfHVMF6IN5I4M9AC4FtztTbX1xz9Q/edit?usp=sharing
This article caused me to consider what I know about educational technology and expand that concept to include a much more comprehensive view of the field. While it is easy to associate educational technology with the more visible and public aspect of the definition, I learned that such areas as ethical practice and appropriate technological processes are equally important in understanding the extent of educational technology as a whole.
As a result of this reading I will certainly begin viewing educational technology from all different angles as I continue to study, create, use, and manage processes and tools myself. Though upon reflection of what I learned throughout the reading many of the elements of the definition begin to seem as though they were always a part of my conceptualization of educational technology, it is important to note that this article built a framework around seemingly related, yet undefined notions related to my experiences with educational technology.
Thursday, August 29, 2013
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Welcome!
Welcome to my Learning Log. This blog will serve as a repository of learning artifacts documenting new learning and projects while a student in the Boise State University Master's of Educational Technology program.
EdTech is a passion of mine that has spilled over into all areas of my life. As a connected educator, I interact, collaborate, and share with my Twitter PLN on a daily basis. Many of the people that I have networked with on Twitter have become some of my best friends.
My love for exploring and leveraging technology and social media has opened many doors for me to further my education and to advance my career path. One such consequence was recently being invited to contribute to GettingSmart.com, a website about EdTech and online learning, as one of their Smart Bloggers, which has not only connected me with incredibly wonderful people in the educational technology world, but has also helped to supplement my income and develop my skills as a professional writer.
I have also leveraged a natural proclivity for EdTech to pursue a hobby in podcasting. I write, record, and publish a 5-minute podcast dealing with educational issues, best practices, and trends every weekday. Named Take 5, this medium has also connected me with new opportunities to share, learn, and teach with others in the education field.
While I have chosen to immerse myself in web tools, social networks, and educational technology, none of it would have ever happened if I hadn't become curious about how others were using Twitter. I had heard of it and was familiar with the basic design as a micro blogging tool, so I read a short eBook about Twitter for educators while on a flight to Las Vegas. As soon as I landed, I created a profile while sitting in the baggage claim and sent out my first Tweet. Though I didn't develop a thriving PLN overnight, it all started with curiosity and taking action. After that, the rest is history, or more appropriately, the present.
EdTech is a passion of mine that has spilled over into all areas of my life. As a connected educator, I interact, collaborate, and share with my Twitter PLN on a daily basis. Many of the people that I have networked with on Twitter have become some of my best friends.
My love for exploring and leveraging technology and social media has opened many doors for me to further my education and to advance my career path. One such consequence was recently being invited to contribute to GettingSmart.com, a website about EdTech and online learning, as one of their Smart Bloggers, which has not only connected me with incredibly wonderful people in the educational technology world, but has also helped to supplement my income and develop my skills as a professional writer.
I have also leveraged a natural proclivity for EdTech to pursue a hobby in podcasting. I write, record, and publish a 5-minute podcast dealing with educational issues, best practices, and trends every weekday. Named Take 5, this medium has also connected me with new opportunities to share, learn, and teach with others in the education field.
While I have chosen to immerse myself in web tools, social networks, and educational technology, none of it would have ever happened if I hadn't become curious about how others were using Twitter. I had heard of it and was familiar with the basic design as a micro blogging tool, so I read a short eBook about Twitter for educators while on a flight to Las Vegas. As soon as I landed, I created a profile while sitting in the baggage claim and sent out my first Tweet. Though I didn't develop a thriving PLN overnight, it all started with curiosity and taking action. After that, the rest is history, or more appropriately, the present.
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