Tech Trends

The last couple weeks, I've researched several growing technology trends in education. These trends varied from implementing social media websites, 3D printing, using mobile apps to conduct research, etc.  For me I've always been interested in 3D printing and wanting to implement that technology in my classroom.  The world of 3D printing opens up a world of engagement to students. Not only does it allow students to create tangible objects, but it takes mathematical equations and applies them in an interactive environment.  The following paper and soon to come presentation is ways that 3D printing can be incorporated into many core curriculum areas.  I plan to take this information before the school board and technology team to request funding to incorporate this trend into the STEM and chemistry departments in the school district.

Edtech Technology Trend

EDTECH Research

Doing research for this assignment, I discovered several articles pushing project-based learning and 3 dimensional learning environments. This was a very helpful activity that I learned a great deal from doing. The Google Scholar tool and the Albertson Library was very useful and easily navigated from page to page.

I focused my investigation towards the development of a 3 dimensional learning environment for engineering classes.  I wanted to research how to implement the use of 3 dimensional printers to enhance math and science education. I found several articles that helped the argument for project based learning. Then I found articles that helped show the benefits of 3D learning for students.  I'm excited to finally be able to incorporate 3D printers in my classroom next year. It's exciting and the students are excited.

Annotated Bibliography.