Insights of a Veteran Radiographer

EDUC 5313 - Week 3 Blog   In today’s rapidly changing world, learning goes beyond simply acquiring facts – it is about developing deep understanding, critical thinking, and the ability to apply knowledge in new contexts. How People Learn II, Chapter 5 highlights the importance of reasoning and knowledge transfer, while the ISTE student Standard 1.3.a., Knowledge Constructor, encourages students to critically curate and evaluate information. Gura (2020) emphasizes the creative learning environments foster innovation, problem-solving, and exploration (p. 7). Additionally, digital tools like Buncee, as noted by Rivero (2020), support learners in synthesizing and applying knowledge effectively (pp.12-20). By integrating these concepts, educators can design dynamic and engaging learning experiences that better equip students for lifelong growth and adaptability. This infographic provides a summary of the key insights from this week’s readings. 

EDUC 5313 – Week 2 Blog   Part 1 : Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) in education emphasizes meaningful, real-world learning that encourages students to engage in higher order thinking and problem solving. It prioritizes deep understanding and relevance to students’ lives, equipping them with skills they can apply beyond the classroom. AIW differs from traditional education by prioritizing a deeper understanding and mastery of skills rather than rushing to cover a broad range of content. While traditional assessments often focus on testing memorization and repetition of information, AIW promotes creativity and uses performance-based assessment to evaluate student's ability to solve problems and apply their knowledge. According to Newmann et al. (2007), the three key criteria of AIW are the construction of knowledge, disciplined inquiry, and value beyond school (pp. 4-5). The first criteria, construction of knowledge, requires students to apply foundational skills and und...

EDUC 5313 - Week 1 Blog  Part 1 : Welcome to my blog! After more than 35 years as a radiographer in the medical imaging profession and 8 years as an educator in the field, I decided to pursue my master's degree in education to better support my students. Learning new technology does not come naturally to me, but I am excited to explore this platform and connect with others who are passionate about education and lifelong learning. Thanks for joining me on this journey. Part 2 : This week I chose to review the ISTE Empowered Learner indicator 1a, which focuses on students learning to set goals, develop strategies utilizing technology to achieve those goals, and reflect on the learning process to improve learning outcomes. Oklahoma high school students, grades 9-12, can address information literacy standard 5.12.1 by working collaboratively to include diverse perspectives in problem-solving and by actively engaging in asking and answering questions. They can also meet standard 5....

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