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The hardest part of the Instructional Technology Application class for me was, putting together the video for this last assignment "Summary of Learning". I recognize my video below has SOME flaws, but I have racked my brain trying to fix them. Nevertheless, I enjoyed the class. I am no longer afraid to explore online applications. I now have the knowledge to at least attempt to become more tech savvy in the classroom. I plan on using technology as a teaching technique more than paper to pencil, because students are engaged more when using technology. 

I made it through my adventure of exploring various natural hair styles and products. I observed and attempted several different hairstyles, such as men haircuts, braid extensions, afros and corn-rolls. I experimented with various hair products on my own hair and other family and friends' hair to see the affect. Hair can be compared to medicine, what works for one person, might not work for someone else. Using the right hair products is the key to healthy hair and a beautiful hair style. As you will see in my video, I learned to corn-roll braid. control and click on links below Check me out braiding HAIR My finish product, the hair all braided up

I had a chance to practice braiding hair. This braid is called a "corn-roll". I did not think it would be a simple process but it was easy to learn. You literally take three strands of hair and intervene them. I will post an actual video of me braiding hair for my Final Project Post.

A day at the barbershop. This customer was on pins and needles, but he made it through. See his hair waves coming through. A barber must have excellent vision to do their job. They must have good creativity to design different hair cuts. I would not make a good barber because my visions is NOT good and I can not hold my hand steady. Black men are able to train their to look like ocean waves by constantly brushing the hair. Some blacks have naturally wavy hair so brushing is not necessary.

I have worked in various school districts with numerous teachers. As a Title 1 teacher or a Substitute teacher, a nightmare for me is to walk into a  disorganized classroom . My first impression is "this teacher has poor organization skills", which probably affects his/her teaching methods. Having massive papers everywhere is an indicator that, limited technology is being used. Although, paper to pencil is still needed in the classroom, technology is the best tool to differentiate the lessons. Because every student learns differently, technology offers a way to  multi-teach students at their comprehension level . Technology can allow the slower learners to blend in with their classmates who learn at a faster pace. Using technology in the classroom equates to using online banking. Both offer guided instructions, which allows you to work at your own pace; but If you run into a problem, there is help available (teacher/bank teller-customer service). In addition to the use of...

It is unfortunate for book makers that ebooks are a thing of the future. Not only can students create books, but a lot of publishing companies are turning to online books instead of hard copy books, for instance, Kindle books.  here is an ebook using Book Creator app that was made with my partner Miranda

 I had the opportunity to capture lots of natural hair styles and learn how they are created.  This is little Courtney on her way to daycare. The braids are called "corn rolls". The corn rolls are laid out in a curve pattern.  This little boy name Reggie is showing off his fresh cut from his barber Victoria  This middle aged female is in the process of getting "single braid extensions". This style requires fake hair to be connected to the natural hair.  The little girl below is named Rhyan. Rhyan's hair has no chemicals (no perms, relaxers, not color treated). To give the hair a straight/bouncy look, her stylist shampooed, blow dried and flat ironed (a heated tool) her hair.                                 Flat Irons after before

Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge (TPACK) is a framework that helps to create a superior learning environment. The concept provides a comprehensive picture of why implementing technology into classroom management practices engages the students attention and gives them a visual target. This concept helps to pull various teaching strategies into one area. In order to accomplish a successful teaching environment, a teacher must be knowledgeable in the following areas of, subject, pedagogical and technological. TPACK teaches the teacher to teach with a purpose. Teachers will learn to connect the different areas to reach the end goal, which is to differentiate the lessons to enable all students learn. It makes sense to teach with structure. I heard on one of the videos that "no matter how well the teacher knows the content, they must be able to project that knowledge to the students in a way the student learns". TPACK makes the teacher plan the lesson using al...