1. What is the TP knowledge for the solution? (i.e., how does the technology you have chosen support the teaching strategies and methods you have chosen?)
The technology I chose to use for my Wicked Problem Project is weebly. This technology software will allow me to communicate and interact with children and parents at no cost. It is very user-friendly which means it's more likely that parents will actually use it. There are several options of things I can do using weebly such as add pictures, make blog posts, take surveys, keep a calendar, and post any other important information parents may need to know about. Several other similar technologies are not free and/or don't offer as many options.
2. What is the TC knowledge for the solution? (i.e., how specifically does this technology make the content in your problem more intellectually accessible? Be sure to think about representation.)
weebly allows camp counselors, parents, and campers to communicate in the digital world rather than sending several notes home or printing off a weekly newsletter. weebly can be very interactive and time efficient. Many times, it can be much easier to send a quick email or response to blog post than write out a note and try to remember to bring it the next morning. When information is needed, all the parent has to do it look at our summer camp weebly page rather than looking all over for a newsletter that was sent home at the beginning of camp. The campers will be able to take ownership in their accomplishments and activities at camp when they know they will be able to show their parents pictures when they get home.
3. What is the PC knowledge for the solution? (i.e., how specifically do your pedagogical choices make the content in your problem more intellectually accessible?) Be sure to think about how the student will experience the content given these instructional strategies.
Using weebly will allow parents and camp counselors to strengthen their communication. It will be easier for the campers to tell their parents about their day or their week when they look at the summer camp weebly page. Ultimately, using weebly will strengthen communication at camp and at home.
I use Weebly too. It is very user friendly for teachers to create and for parents/students to navigate. This is a great way to use technology to strengthen communication.
ReplyDeleteAllowing children to show their parents the things they have done during the day is a great idea. This is a great way for students and parents to connect and share their daily experiences.
ReplyDeleteParent communication is so important even at summer camp. I think that a website will provide great communication with parents. I have also used weebly and found it very easy to use. I can't wait to see the results of your project.
ReplyDeleteI love how Weebly is free and so user-friendly. Using a website should help parents stay in the loop, especially for children that only attend camp once and a while. Parents of children who don't attend regularly can still check the website for updates and know what is happening without having to physically be there and receive a newsletter.
ReplyDeleteI think Weebly is one of the best web-site hosts out there. It is free and so easy to use. I used it this year to keep my parents and students up to date, and some of my students actually used it to create their own websites! Almost everyone these days have moved into the digital age. Parents and children have phones with access to the Internet and have the ability to check your website on the run. It will be easy for parents to stay informed.
ReplyDeleteI have also found Weebly to be very easy. I love that it is free and super easy for anyone to use. I love your idea about putting updates for camp on the website for parents and children to read. Great idea!
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