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  1. Nov 2021
    1. Diversity is so critical to collaborative innovation that Justesen (2004) termed it “innoversity” (p. 79). Bielaczyc and Collins (2006) explained, “[M]ultiple perspectives . . . raise questions about what is the best approach. They provide different possible solutions. . . . They offer ingredients for new syntheses. . . . [and are] critical to the invention process”

      This is so true because it's critical that designers incorporate diverse aspects and inclusivity when making new projects. It is important to accomodate to everyone no matter what identity or ability they have.

  2. Sep 2021
    1. Critical analysis is a clinical approach (asking questions). As part of the interpretation/evaluation process, it involves self-reflection: What do I know/believe and how do I know it/why do I believe it?

      I really like this definition and I think critical analysis can be one of the more difficult things to be able to do. I remember in high school my teacher was explaining how to critically analyze texts and it took me a while to fully understand.

  3. Apr 2021
    1. If professional nursing organizations and institutions are truly committed to nursing values of compassion, social justice, and diversity, equity, and inclusion in the classroom, they will:

      This is a really good bullet list, and I think every school and business organization should look into the way they are using technology and data usage in their work. Student's and user privacy is just as important as their learning.

    1. Some tools are designed to replace teachers, like artificial intelligence teaching and grading tools. Other tools steal student work or data and sell it to make a profit (see the Evaluating the Cost, Privacy, and Data chapter). And, there are tools that use algorithms to make important decisions that can negatively influence teachers’ jobs or students’ academic success.

      This is definitely scary especially since I want to go into teaching, but I know that teachers can never actually be fully replaced. As much good as technology can do it will never replace teachers and do every job that they do. It is also scary that some apps and tools are more influenced by money than students' privacy and learning.

  4. Mar 2021
    1. Bloom’s taxonomy (1956) was originally “published as a kind of classification of learning outcomes and objectives that have, in the more than half-century since, been used for everything from framing digital tasks and evaluating apps to writing questions and assessments” (

      I've learned about this in a bunch of my classes! It's very interesting to see how this connects to this class and incorporating how we use technology with students and learners.

    2. Kahoot! is a game-based student response tool. Educators can design or use predesigned Kahoot! games to help students memorize Constitutional terms.

      I am very familiar with Kahoot and think it's a great tool for students to use in classroom settings

    3. Behaviorism refers to learning that occurs “when a proper response is demonstrated following the presentation of a specific environmental stimulus”

      I never knew there was a word for this, it's interesting to see how psychology connects to technology and how we can apply that when we teach students. I am definitely going to think about my students behaviorism in the future when introducing and using new tools and apps.

  5. Feb 2021
    1. Camera Mouse is a free downloadable software that allows the user to control the mouse pointer using the camera on their computer by moving their head.

      This is actually really cool and I love that technology has come to this point for users with disabilities. I think this type of advancement will help so many users and be able to use websites that they usually cannot due to the website not being functional in that way.

    2. When students get to share their work with an authentic audience (e.g., family and community members, authors, scientists), they will be more engaged and invested in their learning experience.

      This is very true because if I'm posting or presenting to a group that I know can give helpful feedback, advice, and even is just interested in the content I'm showing, it makes me more interested to present it. I appreciate getting feedback on my efforts so I agree with this statement completely.

    1. Generally, the less equipment required, the more accessible the tool will be to a broad group of users, regardless of socioeconomic, geographic, or other environmental considerations.

      I really like this point because I think it's important, especially as a college student, for websites and companies that are creating content for me to use, to take into consideration how much I have to invest and pay for the use. If I know I have to pay a lot for something I can get for cheaper, I will go with the cheaper option most likely.

    1. Getting more out of Twitter. Initial interactions on Twitter are as simple as “liking” posts you want to support. Commenting on posts can begin conversations full of useful ideas and expand your network of followers.

      I really agree with this statement because I use Twitter daily and I'm constantly retweeting or liking tweets and it shows more relevant tweets and accounts based on those I like. I appreciate this feature because it draws me to accounts I can interact with more, such as a PLN.

    2. The following websites and blogs are a great place to find reviews and curated lists of tools:

      I really like that the author put these resources here and I definitely can see myself using them in the future.

    3. SIFT stands for Stop, Investigate, Find, and Trace

      This can seem intimidating at first, but this chapter explains this clear and concisely to where I'm not intimidated. I really appreciate that about the author.