New Media & New Literacies By: Jilly Woodhouse

Jilly Woodhouse CURI-6010-B02: New Media and New Literacies M7D2: Blog #6: Integrating Gaming and Simulation into my classroom. The PhET Density Simulation is an interactive, research-based educational tool designed to help students explore and understand the relationship between mass, volume, and density. In this simulation, students can create custom objects by adjusting their mass and volume, and then measure their properties using virtual instruments like a scale and a water tank for volume displacement. This hands-on experience allows learners to investigate why certain materials float or sink and how density remains constant regardless of an object’s size. Educators can also access a wide range of teaching resources, including worksheets, guided activities, and lab extensions. Overall, the PhET Density Simulation offers an engaging, intuitive way for students to grasp core concepts in physical science through active exploration and experimentation. To integrate the PhET Density ...

        Jilly Woodhouse CURI-6010-B02: New Media and New Literacies M6D2: Blog #5: Case Study examining digital tools   Case Study: Google Classroom and Remind Overview & User Engagement:           Google Classroom is a free, web-based learning management system developed by Google, designed to streamline the process of teaching and learning in K–12 education. It allows teachers to create virtual classrooms where they can post assignments, share resources, give quizzes, and manage grades. The platform integrates seamlessly with other Google tools like Docs, Slides, and Drive, making it a one-stop hub for digital learning. Teachers engage with the platform to organize coursework and provide feedback, while students use it to access lessons, complete and submit work, and communicate with their teachers. Parents, while not given direct access to the platform, can opt to receive email summaries about their child’s assignments and p...

         Jilly Woodhouse CURI-6010-B02: New Media and New Literacies M5D2: Blog #4: Conducting Research on New literacies Consider what topic you are planning to research for your final project.  New Media Literacies in Science classroom. How does the integration of new media literacies in science classrooms affect students' scientific reasoning skills and success in science? Discuss what topic interests you most and why, and what some practical applications of delving in depth in this topic could be for your work as an educator.  As a science teacher, the topic of New Media Literacies in the Science Classroom is of great interest to me because it aligns with how today’s students learn and interact with the world. In a digital age where information is abundant and constantly evolving, integrating new media tools such as simulations, educational videos, podcasts, and interactive platforms can significantly enhance student engagement and u...