The SECTIONS model is an application framework that educators can use to evaluate the effectiveness of applying a certain technology in their classrooms. SECTIONS specifically refers to 8 different areas: Students, Ease of use, Costs, Teaching & Media, Interactivity, Organizational issues, Networking, and Security & Privacy.
Inquiry, creative thinking, and digital literacy are becoming more and more important in the classroom, and they play an increasingly important role in education. Therefore, as an educator, one must realize the importance of integrating digital technology into the classroom. Using the SECTIONS model can help guide teachers, because it aims to “facilitate decision-making in the choice of technology at the strategic and tactical levels, and help determine the most appropriate balance in a particular technology between different media” (Bates & Poole, 2003).
I found that many of my former teachers obviously used SECTIONS. Teachers use PowerPoint online to teach. Teachers often interact with students and discuss problems together. At the end of each semester, each course has a questionnaire that allows students to put forward their opinions, and teachers can change some teaching methods based on these opinions.
Bibliography:
Bates, A. W., & Poole, G. (2003). Effective Teaching with Technology in Higher Education: Foundations for Success. Jossey-Bass, An Imprint of Wiley. 10475 Crosspoint Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46256.