While researching and analyzing ARIS, the layers of this venture have proven to be impressive. What I appreciate about ARIS and the Field Day Lab initiative is that this is about the authentic and meaningful use of technology. The goal is not fortune, but rather development. The community of practice that is present at the University of Wisconsin is telling of the dedication to grounded research directing forward thinking.
In reflection of BC educators using ARIS as a tool for instructing the new curriculum, I am hopeful that enough may be willing to explore this new territory. The time and effort needed to use the ARIS App effectively is likely daunting for many. However, as the new curriculum is leading students to engage in competencies of creative thinking, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and social and cultural responsibility, ARIS is one way that educators, too, can be engaging in these same competencies.
For my own venture pursuit, ARIS is a tool that could be used to develop a place-based nature study app. The accessibility to an online tutorial and the forum support is informative and enabling. The premise that the software is easy to use both for authoring and playing, encourages me in my own venture developing capabilities. As a BC educator, to find a tool that affords the seamless integration of story, place-based learning, and a meaningful use of technology, places opportunity on my desk. As a distance learning teacher, there is potential to share my innovation with my students in whichever community they live.
In reflection of BC educators using ARIS as a tool for instructing the new curriculum, I am hopeful that enough may be willing to explore this new territory. The time and effort needed to use the ARIS App effectively is likely daunting for many. However, as the new curriculum is leading students to engage in competencies of creative thinking, communication, collaboration, critical thinking, and social and cultural responsibility, ARIS is one way that educators, too, can be engaging in these same competencies.
For my own venture pursuit, ARIS is a tool that could be used to develop a place-based nature study app. The accessibility to an online tutorial and the forum support is informative and enabling. The premise that the software is easy to use both for authoring and playing, encourages me in my own venture developing capabilities. As a BC educator, to find a tool that affords the seamless integration of story, place-based learning, and a meaningful use of technology, places opportunity on my desk. As a distance learning teacher, there is potential to share my innovation with my students in whichever community they live.