Questions to Ponder...

• How did the online teaching environment influence your design decisions?
• Teaching online is a whole different ballgame! Using technology that is easily accessible, easy to use, is engaging for students, and is effectively covering the content...is ESSENTIAL!
• Explain the design of the new activity using technology in relation to the TPACK framework.  In particular, discuss...the content and how the technology helps students build a better understanding of the content.
  • The new activity would definitely help students build a better understanding of the content as the content is intertwined with beneficial technology and pedagogical practices that are engaging and motivating for students. This lesson was developed to explain and teach specific content and knowledge effectively, through the use of technology and motivating students to learn. In addition, the technology implemented in this lesson is covering the learning goal for this ​lesson  thoroughly and accurately.
• Referencing the SAMR Model, how are you using technology transformatively in the activity?  Explain.
• Technology is being used transformatively in this lesson as it is taking the content being covered to the next level by allowing students the opportunity to share and explain their learnings and scientific findings in a new way. They are no longer just finding and classifying their things/objects...they are scientifically sharing their findings with their classmates using their voices! In addition, technology is allowing them to listen, share, and learn from their peers in such a meaningful way! I also believe that this lesson offers so much more than science...it is assisting in teaching our youngest learners how to take pride in their work, present their ideas to others, and share information effectively!