While reading chapter 1 of Ziemke/Muhtaris, one thing will become clear. These authors (teachers) believe strongly in technology amplifying not replacing what works. For my two education students, tell me how you plan to implement the tools the authors discuss and describe. For the two non-ed majors, discuss how you could use these tools in your current major/prospective professions. Be thorough to all parts of the chapter.
Blog by Tuesday, June 6th at midnight and respond to all classmates by Friday, June 9th at midnight.
The very first part of the chapter discussed a vlog, that the teacher does with the students. I thought this was so neat and very useful information. In my classroom, I think I will allow student to create blogs so that they can ready something, and then go to a recording device and talk about everything they just read right after. This will be like an “information drop.” I love this idea because students do have to write anything down and then try to memorize it. They can just go and talk about what they read and this may help students who lose all information when they try to write stuff down and answer questions that the teacher gives them.
ReplyDeleteAnother idea discussed is the workshop model for instruction. I really like this approach because I think students learn best from going over something together while doing the actual activity, or learning about the device or while learning from other students who may already know how to do it. Within this workshop students play on the device for 5 minutes, this is a great idea because it allows the students to use their curiosity and look around the device so they can concentrate later on what you want them to do. Then they have a mini lesson, independent practice and debriefing. This is a perfect model for the classroom and I will definitely use this to introduce new devices, apps, sites, etc.
Who are our students and what do they need? This section really made me think about how I will implement this in my classroom. One student may need something totally different than another student and it will be so important for me to notice this. Some students may be more comfortable with something than another student and I can always have the student who knows it a little better work with the student who is still struggling a little.
I also think understanding who our students are and their strengths and weaknesses is crucial to help students cooperate and grow to their potentials. Some students might express themselves very well in one medium such as video vlog better than another medium. So, providing students with different ways to express themselves is a good way to learn students, which is very important for teachers.
DeleteWhen I think about the job that I am planning on doing after my graduation, which is teaching, some of the strategies needed to enhance student’s understanding include collaboration between students and engaging students. So, using some of the devices discussed in this chapter would be very helpful for those tasks. For instance, using recording booth will provide the students with effective medium to express their thinking process. The instructor can also use it to record videos explaining abstract concepts. The digital bulletin boards can also be used to provide students with a platform to share their thinking and to even debate about some of the questions posted in class. Similarly, it can help students cooperate and discuss about problems given in class. Therefore, as the authors stated, technology can be used to enhance the process of teaching.
ReplyDeleteI also really liked the vlog idea. I think it would be a great way for students to information drop anything they have on their minds. I know when I am asked to actually write about things it’s harder for me to get all my thoughts down and I actually forget some things I wanted to write down. Having students video themselves just talking is an awesome idea.
DeleteI also liked the digital bulletin boards idea. The book mentioned that there is a tool called " Padlet" that not only allows students to share but one can save the bulletin boards in a single account. I think this will be a great tool for gathering any feedbacks from students and allow students to ask or share any lingering questions,
DeleteEven though I really do not have definite plans, I am working towards becoming a research analyst. I came across many different tools and techniques in this chapter that I could use in future not only as a research analyst but also as a lab technician. I really liked the recording booth idea but I am not sure If that will be applicable to my career. Two of my favorite things this chapter discussed about are 1. Table conferences and 2. Digital bulletin boards. Having assisted a professor at a research lab for the past two years, I now somehow understand the importance of team work. In future, I would definitely want to encourage small table conferences where me and my co-workers would discuss materials, brainstorm ideas using anchor charts as mentioned in the chapter, use diagrams and pictures to clearly share and convey one’s understanding and ideas. I think this will be a very efficient strategy towards making your experiment a successful one. Secondly, I would encourage using digital bulletin boards as a platform to gather feedbacks, respond and comment on each others’ ideas.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you applied the chapter to what you could possibly do in your future career. I think technology is becoming a huge factor in any career, not just education. These are great ideas!
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