Final Reflection

Wow, it seems like this class has flown by. An online class is the summer session was definitely an experience that I'm glad I did. I have learned several strategies and activities that I plan to implement into my own classroom. I like the approach that the text took. It wasn't a text that was trying to force the thoughts and opinions of the authors on top of me. The chapters were conversational and easy to follow and very engaging. I like that the chapters were relatable experiences that dealt with technology. I learned that technology can be used in any classroom in any state, as long as the teacher is willing and puts forth an effort. The communication and work load in the class was at a good pace. I liked getting comments and feedback from my peers and teacher. It is always great to see what others are thinking, even if they do not agree.

I think the biggest thing I learned from this class was to be open and willing to try new ideas and technologies. I also learned that there are a TON more resources on the web that I originally thought; and these resources can be easily implemented into the classroom. I need to try out these new technologies into my own classroom. I need to be open and try not to limit my students' experiences. There are tools that are engaging and exciting and ones that students can use in the classroom at home. My students deserve the opportunity to experience these new technologies and if they do not work in the classroom, then that will be okay. That is another important lesson I learned. Every single activity and technology that is implemented into the classroom is not going to be successful. Move on to the next one and see what works best...all about being open and flexible.

Completed Glossary

1. sociocultural (p.1) – This word is pertaining to, or signifying the combination or interaction of social and cultural elements. It is combining several different parts of social and cultural elements in creating something better.

2. dialectically (p.2) – This word is defined as the art or practice of logical discussion as being employed in investigating the truth of a theory or opinion and dealing with logical argumentation. It is being able to create a logical argument.

3. affinity (p.5) – Affinity means a natural liking for or attraction to a person, place, thing, or idea. Examples of this would be a relationship, a sport, a game, or a passion for a certain topic.

4. spatiality (p.9) – This is the combining the three great dimension. It covers the dimensional realm or expanse in which all material objects are located and all events.

5. crystallized (p.15) – This word means to give definite or concrete form to a particular word, idea, or thought. Putting ideas and thoughts into a solid form that has understanding.

6. adage (p.17) – This is traditional saying expressing a common experience or observation. It is an experience that someone has that is common.

7. pedagogized (p.25) – The art or science of teaching. This includes education, activities, strategies, and instructional methods.

8.inertia (p.26). – This is defined as inertness, especially with regard to effort, motion, action, and the like. It includes inactivity and sluggishness.

9.monospatiality (p.37) – This refers to being by yourself and creating your personal thoughts, ideas, and opinions. It allows creativity and strategies that engage students one-on-one.

10. pedagogization (p.40) – This includes the students in their schooling of everyday life. This includes all subject areas and activities that are related to the school day.

11.synchronous (p.41) – This involves occurring at the same time, coinciding in time, contemporaneous, simultaneous. All defined as going on at the same rate and exactly together or recurring together.

12. subversive (p.54) – This is defined as tending to subvert or advocating subversion, especially in an attempt to overthrow or cause the destruction of an established or legally constitute government.

13. manifestations (p.70) – The definition of this word is readily perceived by the eye or the understanding; evident; obvious, apparent; plain.

14. tertiary (p.71) – This pertains to of the third order, rank, stage, and formation. It is the third part of a series or relating to anything in thirds.

15.explicit authority (p.83) - The specific rights a particular participant has within the game and the consequences of others if they get in the way of each individual's rights. Usually attached to a role or a rule dealing with a specific character or setting. 

16. instantiates (p.97) – This is defined as to provide an instance of or concrete evidence in support of a theory, concept, claim, or the like thereof.

17. hybridity (p.118) – This is defined as a person or group of persons produced by the interaction or crossbreeding of two unlike cultures, traditions, etc.

18. emote (p.127) – Emote is to portray emotion in acting, especially exaggeratedly or ineptly; behave theatrically.

19. bricolage (p.189) – A construction made of whatever materials are at hand; something created from a variety of available things.

20. memes (p.199) – Memes are contagious patterns of cultural information that get passed from mind to mind and directly generate and shape the mindsets and significant forms of behavior and actions of a social group.