From Advisees

There are several different things that advisees believe are beneficial for teachers to utilize. First, there is the ability to operate an LMS. Doctorate students think that anyone who aspires to be an educator should know how to create a class from this in order to benefit their students' future. Second, they believe you should have an extended understanding of Smartboards. Future educators also need to be educated about the new BYOD concept and how to handle this new idea in the classroom. Lastly, you should be familiar with the SAMR model. This is simply a model to illustrate the progression of technological learning that offers framework for teachers to follow as they integrate technology in the classroom. There are four aspects of the model which include the following: substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition. Prior to reading this article, the only term I was familiar with was BYOD which stands for Bring Your Own Device. I had to research LMS and found that it stands for Learning Management System. This is a software application for the administration, documentation, tracking, reporting and delivery of e-learning education courses or training programs. The advisees suggest that teachers learn how to use tools that align with the age level of their students and learning content. I can certainly agree with this because not all tools are suitable for every grade. For example, BYOD would not work in a first grade classroom because first graders are much too young to own a cell phone or iPad. However, in a 7th grade classroom, this idea may work because most students at least have a cell phone by the time they reach junior high.