Reflection 3.3

Websites will be useful and engaging for teaching students in a classroom environment due to the fact that not only can information and content be displayed in an eye-catching manner, but I can also tie together blogs and wiki spaces.  My website fundamentally differs from a blog or wiki in that I start with an initial homepage and I can create separate pages (websites) and other resources.




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Substitution

There are various similarities in the substitution phase of the SAMR model between Blogs, Wikis and Websites.  Students traditionally receive a hard copy of the classroom assignment.  The assignment was physically handed in to the teacher for submission.  Students can now download a copy of the assignment and upload a completed copy by the due date.
The usual practice for students was to gather resources either through hard copy text books in a library.  The students can now access online resources through hyperlinks.  I can now post information notices for student and parents such as class excursions rather then print out hard copies for students.  Other such resources as homework and worksheets can also be downloaded from the website.

AugmentationThe use of websites can now build on the substitution phase in that students are now able to take an online quiz and exams instead of using pen and paper.  I can also post Homework on the website, instead of taking home a hard-copy.  Students an also submit homework online.

ModificationWebsites allow for a significant amount of modification.  Students are now able to embed audio recordings and video's into assignments, along with hyperlinks to external websites.  I can also provide feedback to directly students about the assignments.  I would also include such things as meeting calendars and the ability to schedule meeting for teacher/parent interviews.  Students will have the ability to view real-time information e.g. Australia's current economic debt, weather through Bureau of Meteorology or current online prices for computer equipment.  Students will be able to communicate and share information through a forum. 

RedefinitionCompared to the traditional classroom, my website will be able to transform how the teaching lesson is conducted.  For instance, students now have the ability to collaborate on ideas and resources on a forum.  Students will also have the ability to contact external industry professionals for further learning.  Importantly, websites can allow students to preset a real-life outstanding issue that requires attention.  The classroom students can all collaborate by posting various ideas and solutions to try provide a solution.  We can then further analyse and discuss the solutions in the classroom.  These types of tasks were not possible in the traditional classroom.