EDIC 7102 Module 5

Moller (2008) highlights examples of static technologies and dynamic technologies.  McGreal and Elliott (2008) elaborate on various technologies that are considered static or dynamic.  I place myself in the static phase.  I believe I am recently moving toward the dynamic phase.  Through my participation in an online program, I am experimenting with technologies that are leading me away from static.  There are still many tools that I am not knowledgeable about.

According to Wenger, White, Smith, and Rowe (2005) the evolution of technology and communities influence each other.  As the technology market keeps changing, members of the community will become inventive with meeting their new needs (Wenger, et al., 2005). 

Several methods will allow me to move toward the dynamic end of the spectrum.  Continued participation in an online program will be beneficial since assignments are designed with multiple opportunities to integrate and demonstrate the use of technologies.  In addition, I would need to experiment with virtual simulations, gaming, and mind tools.  Taking the initiative to test out the new technologies with students would propel my status closer to the dynamic end of the continuum.

  

References

McGreal, R & Elliott, M. (2008). Technologies of online learning: e-learning.  In T.  Anderson (Eds.), The theory and practice of online learning (pp. 143-165). Edmonton, AB: Athabasca University Press

Moller, L. (2008). Static and dynamic technologies. Unpublished document. Walden University.

Wenger, E., White, N., Smith J., & Rowe, K. (2005, January). Creating communities of practice. Technology for communities 5(2), 1-15. Retrieved from http://technologyforcommunities.com/CEFRIO_Book_Chapter_v_5.2.pdf

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