Exploring Teaching with Technology: ED 510 Student Video Series

 

In today’s ever-evolving digital landscape, technology plays a crucial role in enhancing teaching and training experiences. As part of our ED 510 course, my students have explored a variety of educational technologies, evaluating their features, best practices, advantages, and potential challenges.

This blog post showcases their video presentations, where they introduce and analyze different tools that educators and trainers can use to create engaging and effective learning environments. From artificial intelligence to adaptive learning platforms, these videos provide insightful perspectives on how technology can be integrated into classrooms and professional development settings.

I invite you to watch these student-created videos and consider how these technologies could enhance your own teaching or training strategies. Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments—let’s continue the conversation on innovative teaching with technology!

R Harris – Maker Spaces 

T Wood – Learning Experience Platforms

T Good – Artificial Intelligence 

Crafting Engaging and Interactive Digital Lessons with SoftChalk: A Hands-On Workshop

Abstract

In this session, titled "Crafting Engaging and Interactive Digital Lessons with SoftChalk: A Hands-On Workshop," participants will be introduced to SoftChalk, a versatile tool for designing dynamic digital lessons. The workshop aims to demonstrate how educators can leverage SoftChalk's features to create interactive and engaging content that enhances student learning. Attendees will receive hands-on guidance through the process of developing a digital lesson, from initial setup to final deployment. By the end of the session, participants will have the skills and confidence to integrate SoftChalk into their own teaching practices, thus enriching the educational experience for their students.

Session Resources

Lesson Template 

Lesson Design Best Practices

SITE 2025: Bridging Constructivism and Connectivism: A Path to Future Learning

 

Abstract 

This proposal explores the convergence of two influential learning theories, constructivism and connectivism, to form a hybrid approach that meets the demands of 21st-century education. Constructivism emphasizes learning as an active, constructive process where learners build knowledge through experience and reflection, while connectivism focuses on learning in a digital age, where knowledge is distributed across networks and accessed through technology.

By merging these perspectives, educators can create learning environments that not only promote deep understanding but also harness the power of networks and digital tools to facilitate continuous learning. This integrated approach fosters critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration, aligning with modern educational needs where learners must be adaptive, resourceful, and digitally fluent. We will examine case studies from both formal and informal learning environments to illustrate the practical application of this hybrid theory and explore how educators can leverage these principles to enhance learning outcomes in a rapidly evolving digital world.

Presentation Resources

• Presentation Outline
• Classroom Applications Handout 

 

 

A Path to Future Learning by WENDY COWAN and BRIDGETTE WALKER

📚✨ Showcasing Excellence: ED 510 ePortfolios ✨📚

This semester, ED 510 students have poured their creativity, dedication, and tech-savvy skills into creating self-curated ePortfolios, showcasing their innovative coursework and accomplishments. These ePortfolios reflect not only the knowledge they've gained but also their ability to apply technology in meaningful, impactful ways.

I’m thrilled to share a few standout examples —take a glimpse into their incredible work and how they’ve brought their learning journey to life.

Let’s celebrate the talent and hard work of our ED 510 students! 💻🎉

T Bishop Teaches

W Cole 

M Knight 

S Miles 

A Whitmon 

M Williamson