Concept Map

Classmates, this is my Concept map that I designed. I took a screen shot of it on my Mac Book. That's why all the extra stuff is at the bottom. I do apologize. Enjoy! 

Survey, Poll, Timeline Links

Survey web:  http://chnm.gmu.edu/tools/surveys/6817/

Timeline Web: http://chnm.gmu.edu/tools/timelines/yourtimelines/?timelinesID=6956

Poll: <script language="Javascript" type="text/javascript" src="http://chnm.gmu.edu/tools/polls/display.php?pollsID=4399"></script>

EyeJot Link

http://www.eyejot.com/mview/F5671D90F9278F650746C2F45FDEF268D3CF29733F5BC97D2AB75C9171D520CF

Prezi Presentation

http://prezi.com/go3lsl547fu-/?utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=copy

Wiki Discussion 4

Zackeus D. Johnson

EDLD 590(Summer 2016)

Technology Leadership in Schools

Wiki Discussion 4

Type of Unique, Powerful, and Transformative Learning	Examples to Be Added to Tech Tool Resource List
Critical Thinking and Problem Solving	Online learning environments (Students can do what they can’t on paper)
Digital Literacies	Webquests and online projects Multimedia timelines
Communication and Collaboration	Social networks and media Digital games Online posters and website publishing
Creativity	Desktop Publishing Computer animation and movie making
Digital Citizenship	Learning to use technology productivity Exist both inside and outside the classroom.

Ask students to explain why they believe a particular technology will create a specific type of unique, powerful and transforming learning experience for students, teachers or both.

“Technology is where it’s at”, as the students would say. Students are technology savvy. They continuously use some type of device in their spare time or even for academic purposes. Technology opens new possibilities for students who use them on a regular. Knowing that students enjoy navigating technology, instructors ae willing and excited to gain more experience and engage in training sessions. As an Academic Advisor, we make sure that students look up their own schedule on ipads and fill out the registration work sheet to generate their schedule. Not only do students learn how to make a schedule, but they learn how browse the “subr” website in order to find other resources and tools that they will need throughout their matriculation at Southern University and A&M College. 

Discussion 4

Zackeus D. Johnson

590(Summer 2016)

Technology Leadership in Schools.

Discussion Four

How did 5th graders’ respond to receiving one or the other of these types of praise?  Why might praising innate ability promote a fixed mindset while praising effort promote a growth mindset?

During the video, I could tell that the level of the student’s confidence was high when they were praised for doing the easier task. They were more comfortable; their facial expressions were showing that they were enjoying the task at hand. However, as the project became more complex, the child’s expressions started to change. They began to lose hope and their level of confidence declined. What I did notice was the children never gave up or never stopped trying to figure out how to make the blocks match the finish product. Also, the teacher never discouraged them or intervened to do the task for them. Promoting and innate promotes a fixed mindset. It’s well-intentioned, but wrong headed. Of course kids are going to be motivated after being told “great job”, but it removes the strategy of learning new things. Therefore it’s fixed because students will yield the same results; focusing on looking good and not learning.

Those who show a growth mindset, feel smart when they are working on something difficult and makes progress. They appreciate the growth and what they learn from putting forth effort. Therefore, student who are praised for their effort would prefer the more challenging task because they are growing throughout the process of attempting to complete the task. Establishing a growth mindset with children will always yield the best outcome. Challenge students to take risk and try something different. It will teach them their style of learning and will also aid teachers with knowing what students should be paired in classrooms for certain assignments. 

Where is My Cheese

Zackeus D. Johnson

590(Summer 2016) Technology Leadership in Schools.

Discussion One

1.      Do you think an Administrator should be like "Sniff and Scurry”? Explain and be specific. How can you as an administrator deal with "Hem and Haws" in your schools.

From my perspective, I think that administrators should be like Sniff and Scurry. Assistant principals should be Sniff’s. They are to seek and “sniff” new ideas in aiding in student’s academic performance while including a positive culture and climate. The principals should be Scurry’s. They are the ones to run ahead to ensure that these new initiatives, that have been brought forward, are effective and efficient to accommodate all learning styles of students within the school. Meaning, they should analyze and evaluate all aspects of these new initiatives and give immediate feed back to their administrators as to why particular initiatives would be helpful or detrimental to the students or how is it in line with the mission and vision of the school.

Administrators can deal with Hem’s and Haw’s easily. You have “Hem’s” in all schools. They are resistant to change and want to continue to do things their way. This sometimes mean that they are insecure or threatened in areas of expertise. You can easily remove them from their positions or you can embrace their style of teaching while informing them that CHANGE is the basis for the school’s development and student achievement. It’s an absolute, a constant and a necessity. As an administrator, it’s your duty to ensure that those “Hem’s” that are in your school, have appropriate accommodations, such as trainings, and professional development, when trying to implement new initiatives on your campus. As it pertains to the “Haw’s” continue to encourage them to press forward or even give them a leadership role within the school so that they are able to help a fellow co-worker. That way, you are ensuring that relationships are fostered.

Greeting everyone!

I am Zackeus Johnson! I am 23 years of age from Liberty, MS. I graduated from Alcorn State University with my BS in Agriculture Business Management. I am an Academic Advisor in the CUSA department at Southern University and A&M College. I am pursing my Masters Degree in Educational Leadership. My ultimate goal is to one day be Dean of Students in higher education.