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Surveying My Technology Landscape
WOW, my time as a Digital Learner and Leader has definitely gone by in the blink of an eye. As I stand on my combined summit of EDLD 5317 and EDLD 5320, I look out over the vast terrain covering the last 18 months and I feel nothing but pride and accomplishment. Although my technology landscape definitely had its peaks and valleys, COVA gave me the confidence to navigate even the toughest of grounds.
In surveying my technology landscape, I realize how conquering the various digital resources has empowered me and inspired me to empower others. The following emaze presentation serves as a reflection on the past, present and future impact of technology on my life.
In surveying my technology landscape, I realize how conquering the various digital resources has empowered me and inspired me to empower others. The following emaze presentation serves as a reflection on the past, present and future impact of technology on my life.
As you can see, the positive impact of technology on my life is immeasurable. It is funny to feel this way after learning a long time ago in another EDLD course that you can measure ANYTHING. At least one thing I know for sure, when it comes to measurement...what gets measured gets done.
Along with "What Gets Measured Gets Done", I have come across many mantras on my DLL journey. Some of my favorites include: Less Prescriptive, Always Connect the Technology to the Learning and The Head Won't Go Where the Heart Hasn't Been. As an instructional coach, The Head Won't Go Where the Heart Hasn't Been resonates louder than any other when I set out to lead organizational change. Trying to get technology apathetic resisters on board is one of the hardest parts of my job. However, armed with the knowledge from the DLL program, I know to first appeal to a person's emotions before their brain follows with the logic.
While this leg of my DLL journey is only one week old, I am excited to see where the final four will take me as I attempt to publish my first article in a scholarly journal. Sticking with what my heart knows best, I plan to address how using Microsoft OneNote to transition traditional AVID college readiness 3-ring binders to eBinders helps to promote more opportunities for authentic learning. My heart is definitely in the right place. So, stay tuned for how my head will follow.
Along with "What Gets Measured Gets Done", I have come across many mantras on my DLL journey. Some of my favorites include: Less Prescriptive, Always Connect the Technology to the Learning and The Head Won't Go Where the Heart Hasn't Been. As an instructional coach, The Head Won't Go Where the Heart Hasn't Been resonates louder than any other when I set out to lead organizational change. Trying to get technology apathetic resisters on board is one of the hardest parts of my job. However, armed with the knowledge from the DLL program, I know to first appeal to a person's emotions before their brain follows with the logic.
While this leg of my DLL journey is only one week old, I am excited to see where the final four will take me as I attempt to publish my first article in a scholarly journal. Sticking with what my heart knows best, I plan to address how using Microsoft OneNote to transition traditional AVID college readiness 3-ring binders to eBinders helps to promote more opportunities for authentic learning. My heart is definitely in the right place. So, stay tuned for how my head will follow.
Wrapping My Head Around Writing for Publication
This course culminates in the writing of an article for publication in a scholarly journal. To be completely honest for a moment, I'm struggling with wrapping my head around actually writing for publication. I read some of these journal articles and I am in awe of the advanced language and presentation.
I guess it is time to stop procrastinating, find my confidence through COVA and just WRITE, but I really do not know what to say. I am passionate about using OneNote to transition my AVID students away from traditional three-ring binders and towards the world of eBinders. I want to connect the their technology use to the learning which in turn creates more authentic opportunities and experiences. But how do I say that in my own words? There are a ton of published journal articles related to authentic learning in educational technology. My hold up is trying to say something that hasn't already been said a thousand times in a thousand different ways.
In researching submission requirements, I found TexasASCD, which is the Association for Supervision and curriculum Development, to have attainable goals for publication in their Leadership & Leaders of Learners journal. They are seeking articles referencing digital learning, student engagement, diverse learners, STEM and innovative course development just to name a few. The article requirements are rather short in length in that all submissions should be within 1,000 to 2,000 words. Some of my discussion board posts are longer than that. TxASCD wants MLA citations, a brief bio of yourself at the end of the article and a high-resolution head shot. You can email your submission to [email protected]
Knowing the prestige of being published in ISTE led me to find another one of ISTE's highly respected journal publications titled Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education or JDLTE for short. Their requirements are more in depth than TxASCD Leadership & Leaders of Learners journal. The submission content is definitely focused on educational technology and its immediate impact on today's educators. JDLTE wants submissions that address the practical, theoretical, leadership and research aspects of technology learning. Submission requirements are as follows: abstract must be 120 words in length, save your work in a Word document, double-spaced, 1" margins, APA style, length 4,000 to 6,000 words including the abstract but not references. All articles for consideration are sent electronically through the ScholarOne Manuscripts website. http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jdlte
After much research, I did not go with any of the above mentioned journals. Instead, I discovered the Journal of Computing Teachers (JCT) and decided it would be my best shot at publication. Before the writing magic happens, there is a certain amount of pre-work that goes into getting yourself ready to pen a masterpiece.
When preparing to write a conference proposal, journal article or online publication, I plan to create a free account on Mendeley to store and access digital resources along with data for collaboration.
Checkout Mendeley at: https://www.mendeley.com/
So at this point in the course, I have completed an outline and a rough draft of my article. However, due to strict journal submission guidelines, I cannot post my work here on my ePortfoilo, as it would be considered published. Most scholarly journals will not accept any previously published submissions. Hopefully, once I submit my final draft and get accepted to be published, I can share with world my thoughts on How Combining Technology with Inquiry and Collaboration Creates More Authentic Learning Environments.
In the mean time, I can share a video pitch I made to go along with my article. The task at hand was to create a media piece that I could share with others encouraging them to read my article. I stepped completely out of the box on this one and went a step further by asking for the scholarly journal committee to not only read my article, but publish my article. What better way to appeal to someone's emotions than spoofing an ASPCA video. Here is my less prescriptive take on the art of persuasion.
I guess it is time to stop procrastinating, find my confidence through COVA and just WRITE, but I really do not know what to say. I am passionate about using OneNote to transition my AVID students away from traditional three-ring binders and towards the world of eBinders. I want to connect the their technology use to the learning which in turn creates more authentic opportunities and experiences. But how do I say that in my own words? There are a ton of published journal articles related to authentic learning in educational technology. My hold up is trying to say something that hasn't already been said a thousand times in a thousand different ways.
In researching submission requirements, I found TexasASCD, which is the Association for Supervision and curriculum Development, to have attainable goals for publication in their Leadership & Leaders of Learners journal. They are seeking articles referencing digital learning, student engagement, diverse learners, STEM and innovative course development just to name a few. The article requirements are rather short in length in that all submissions should be within 1,000 to 2,000 words. Some of my discussion board posts are longer than that. TxASCD wants MLA citations, a brief bio of yourself at the end of the article and a high-resolution head shot. You can email your submission to [email protected]
Knowing the prestige of being published in ISTE led me to find another one of ISTE's highly respected journal publications titled Journal of Digital Learning in Teacher Education or JDLTE for short. Their requirements are more in depth than TxASCD Leadership & Leaders of Learners journal. The submission content is definitely focused on educational technology and its immediate impact on today's educators. JDLTE wants submissions that address the practical, theoretical, leadership and research aspects of technology learning. Submission requirements are as follows: abstract must be 120 words in length, save your work in a Word document, double-spaced, 1" margins, APA style, length 4,000 to 6,000 words including the abstract but not references. All articles for consideration are sent electronically through the ScholarOne Manuscripts website. http://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/jdlte
After much research, I did not go with any of the above mentioned journals. Instead, I discovered the Journal of Computing Teachers (JCT) and decided it would be my best shot at publication. Before the writing magic happens, there is a certain amount of pre-work that goes into getting yourself ready to pen a masterpiece.
When preparing to write a conference proposal, journal article or online publication, I plan to create a free account on Mendeley to store and access digital resources along with data for collaboration.
Checkout Mendeley at: https://www.mendeley.com/
So at this point in the course, I have completed an outline and a rough draft of my article. However, due to strict journal submission guidelines, I cannot post my work here on my ePortfoilo, as it would be considered published. Most scholarly journals will not accept any previously published submissions. Hopefully, once I submit my final draft and get accepted to be published, I can share with world my thoughts on How Combining Technology with Inquiry and Collaboration Creates More Authentic Learning Environments.
In the mean time, I can share a video pitch I made to go along with my article. The task at hand was to create a media piece that I could share with others encouraging them to read my article. I stepped completely out of the box on this one and went a step further by asking for the scholarly journal committee to not only read my article, but publish my article. What better way to appeal to someone's emotions than spoofing an ASPCA video. Here is my less prescriptive take on the art of persuasion.
Collins, M. B. (2017, May 05). Read It! Publish It! Retrieved May 12, 2017, from https://youtu.be/chwftC2O3pg
Love my kiddos! We had the best time making this production. My kids have held me accountable for my homework and my grades throughout the entire DLL program, so this was a great way for us to own our learning.
All in all, this course ranks in the top three that have made me the most uncomfortable. Fortunately, I have learned that the more procrastination out of frustration a course brings, the more I grow as an educator and a person. I like to call that growth "academic stretchmarks".
Stay tuned to find out if I get published. If I do, I will post the link when the time is right.
All in all, this course ranks in the top three that have made me the most uncomfortable. Fortunately, I have learned that the more procrastination out of frustration a course brings, the more I grow as an educator and a person. I like to call that growth "academic stretchmarks".
Stay tuned to find out if I get published. If I do, I will post the link when the time is right.