Response to Tiffany Washington

Hello Tiffany, the use of virtual field trips is a brilliant idea. Your plan on how to merge
CCSS in ELA and Math differs from mine. I have learnt additional ideas on how I can further
integrate technology even as I ensure that students master the set standards. Further, the idea of
virtual field trips is brilliant especially if combined with tasks that students will complete during
the trip is a great way to support instruction. It is fun and time saving as well. it saves on money
too and is a great way of tackling funding issues especially in under-resourced areas (Cliffe,
2017). however, it is recommended that the teacher takes the trip first and determines what
exactly they want the students to learn from the trip.
References
Cliffe, A. D. (2017). A review of the benefits and drawbacks to virtual field guides in today’s
Geoscience higher education environment. International Journal of Educational Technology in
Higher Education, 14(1), 1-14.
Response to Ana Marroquin
Hello Ana, the integration of technology is stressed by the Common Coe State standards.
Teachers have a role to facilitate learning of technology skills by embracing the use of
multimedia in their instruction as well as empowering learners to complete more learning tasks
using their digital tools. The use of digital media and visual displays of curriculum content can
help students learn more abut using digital tools to enhance their learning (Burns, 2015).
Requiring students to make presentations using PowerPoint will also help them master the skills.
Learners of all engage can consume digital content in a meaningful way. Depending on the task

given and support provided, students can create digital media and even demonstrate what they
have learned using digital tools.

References

Burns, M. (2015). The Common Core and Digital Skills Development. Retrieved from
https://www.edutopia.org/blog/common-core-digital-skills-development-monica-burns