Module 4: Triple E Framework

Knowing about how Technology Integration is good, but how do you take it to the next level where your students are fully Engaged?  What can you do with technology to Enhance their learning experience so that it is more meaningful?  How can your lessons Extend beyond the classroom?  These are all goals of Dr. Liz Kolb's Triple E Framework.

We are going to learn about the Triple E Framework this semester and then use it to create lessons that are more meaningful for our students.  We are reading the book and here is a 10-minute Teacher podcast that involves Vicki Davis interviewing Liz Kolb as a foundation for learning the Triple E Framework.

The Learning First, Technology Second book does a good job of explainging the lesson development process.  The Triple E Framework website extends what you find in the book but I find the format easier to understand.  Dr. Kolb has another 10-minute video, Triple E Framework Introduction, that more deeply describes the framework while taking you on a tour of their website. 

I enjoy how she discounts the need for memorizing the 3 questions for each E.  It is important for educators to understand the overall meaning of each of the areas.

As you go through the book, you might benefit from hearing Dr. Kolb review the chapters before you read each chapter.  Admittedly, there are a few chapters that don't need any introduction, but they can help with others.

Here is a link to a set of chapter YouTube videos.  She created these videos as part of a book group she was leading.  

I especially appreciate her Final Reflection video.  She goes beyond the framework to implementing effective learning environments.   Enjoy it.