Brad Gritters EDT 626 Blog

  The two frameworks of technology that I feel are important to understand as one integrates technology are the Triple E Framework and  The Triple E Framework was an idea that was developed by Dr. Liz Kolb for teachers to use as they design their instruction. The 'Triple E' stands for the Engagement, Enhancement, and Extension of the learning goals of the teacher. Engagement refers to students participating in active learning activities that are focused on the learning goals. Enhancement refers to students learning in technological and educational learning activities because technology creates many new and creative ways to learn! Finally, extension refers the opportunity for students to use technology in order to make a connection between school and the outside world.   According to EdTech Center @ World Education, Triple E Framework is a four step process: Define learning goals  Select an appropriate technology tool  Engage students with the tool by having...

"Today is your opportunity to build the tomorrow you want." -Ken Poirot The world of education in the 21st century has been one that has brought about much change. The 21st century has been filled with constant technological improvement.  Teachers, principals, school boards, and parents are now left with navigating how to properly implement technology within the classroom. But as we implement technology, we all should address this very important question: does media affect learning? Richard Clark and Robert Kozma are two experts who address this question.  Clark makes the following argument: "only the use of adequate learning methods will influence learning." He admits that media will affect the cost and speed of learning, but stresses throughout his argument that learning methods are the true impact on learning and not the media. He stresses that any proper form of media can be used in the classroom and that the teacher can even use a very wide variety of media, b...