Term
Summer 2017
Capstone
Capstone Project
Degree Name
MAT
Facilitator(s)
Maggie Struck
Content Expert
Jennifer Secor-Nelson
Abstract
The research question addressed in this project was: How can teachers use web-based technology in the curriculum to increase student engagement and enrich learning? It documents a teacher’s creation of a technology-infused curriculum that uses valid research and pedagogically-minded practices as its foundation. In addition to the curriculum, the author created a web technology toolbox that assists teachers in effectively and strategically implementing the technology into their classroom. The author describes the project’s challenges as well as the implications for students and teachers. He concludes that: 1) technology enhances learning only when used in alignment with pedagogy and instructional strategies; 2) with pedagogically-minded use of technology, students of all academic levels and learning styles achieve academic success and increase motivation to learn. 3) Teachers success and confidence in implementing technology requires appropriate training, which includes strategic instruction of digital and pedagogical skills.
Project Type
Curriculum
Keywords
Curriculum, Motivation, Staff Development, Technology
Recommended Citation
McGie, Jeff, "Pedagogy-Minded Use of Web-Based Technology in the Classroom" (2017). School of Education and Leadership Student Capstone Projects. 43.
https://digitalcommons.hamline.edu/hse_cp/43
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text
dc_publisher
DigitalCommons@Hamline
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application/pdf
dc_source
School of Education Student Capstone Projects