The slidecast below is the culmination of my Wicked Problem Project. Our assignment was to take the four parts (A,B,C,D) which have been previously posted on this glog and combine them into a slidecast using only 10 slides. The slidecast that I have created is a very detailed look at the entire project to help my colleagues and any other educators who may view it to better understand the entire scope involved in a wicked problem. I hope that anyone who views this will find the information useful if they were wondering about the value of using Glogster EDU in their classroom or if they would like to plan their own technology integrated solution to a problem or need they may have at their own school.
You can find a transcript of this slidecast at this link
Here is a brief summary of the project and how it fits within the TPACK model:
Description of Need: I identified a need within my second and third grade classroom for a hands-on activity that could be used as an assessment tool for any subject matter.
Solution: I chose to use a free web 2.0 tool called Glogster EDU so students could create online posters to demonstrate their knowledge of material.
What is the TP Knowledge for the solution?: Glogster EDU supports the use of a hands-on learning activity that can also be used as an assessment tool by having the students make online posters.
What is the TC Knowledge for the solution?: Glogster EDU is a versatile tool that can be used to make online posters for any content area that I teach in my classroom.
What is the PC Knowledge for the solution?: With Glogster EDU, students are much more motivated to actively participate in their learning knowing that once they can show proof of their learning on a pre-planning page, they will then be able to get on the Glogster site to create their poster. Making online posters provides students with an activity which can be differentiated for the various skill levels of students. The visual, audio, and textural elements provided by Glogster is also very appealing to students and whole process of making a "poster", whether online or not provides for a fun-filled way for students to develop their problem solving skills.
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