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Response Journal

Lesson: Questions:  How does technology enhance the lesson? Could the lesson have worked without the technology?

Technology greatly enhances the lesson by affording students the opportunity to use VoiceThread as a vehicle for hands-on learning. Students not only record their voice but have the opportunity for reclection- something that a traditional classroom frequently does not incorporate. The lesson could have been done without technology but it would have produced much different results and it would have not allowed for opportunities for students to check their work, post without others around to interrupt or critique, or to freely respond to comments made by others in class. Without the technology pieces, the organization and timelines would have been much more difficult to gather and orchestrate.

What exactly does the technology allow students to do? Technology allows students to record their voice without others interrumpting or criticizing them as they record. Technology also allows students to post new responses to posts made by their peers. Lastly, it allows for students to hear each others' posts- teacher permitting.

What impact does technology use have on the Common Instructional Framework? Technology becomes seamless with the Common Instructional Framework. If we incorporate technology in a great many activities, if not all, then students become more aware of the many different technology vehicles and better versed with those that they feel more comfortable.

What are the issue (technical, logistical) a teacher would need to consider in order for this lesson to be successful? Not all students have a computer. Not all students have Internet access. Classrooms do not have enough computers to furnish students the necessary tools to complete these activities.

How is the learning target supported by the technology use? Students use their Spanish in practical, fun ways. Students self-correct and help each other improve. Technology allows students to house and share work and record progress.

How is or could assessment be supported by the technology use? It becomes a living document, a record charting progress and growth. It does not have to be graded in order to be valuable.