Assessing Meaningful Learning
13 years ago
Thursday, October 22, 2009
PPT project
My PowerPoint project is going well, Dylan and I have already completed all aspects of the presentation. We choose integrading technology within the classroom. I feel he cares how he does in this particular class and as well his entire education. Honestly I am the type of worker who likes to work alone whenever possible. So that being said, working with a partner in general does not come natural for me, but I do enjoy getting others input and advice in the process.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Blog Post week 7
In the present time, there are so many advances in technology its can be quite difficult to keep up. One thing is for certain the latest and greatest in technology usually ends up in the hands of students such as, cell phones (iphone), laptops, Mp3 players, and gaming systems, just to name a few. How does an instructor know how far to match the technological advances within a classroom setting? This is directly correlated with many aspects, such the subject being taught, if there is any school funding available, and the economical status of the student’s parents. One must be aware of all these factors as well as many others. If the funding is available I believe an instructor should embrace in technological advances, such as in class personal computers, and external drives to give to students as a means of working on assignments both in and out of school.
As far as chats and instant messaging in the classroom is concerned, I believe that there is value found in that. There are several positive advantages to it, such as being able to have discussions, debates, and work on projects, not only with the students within the classroom, but also students in other classes. Another advantage is having the option of reflection on one’s ideas or responses before making them. This can be quite helpful to those students who need some extra time to process, so it does not make them feel placed on the spot. Another great aspect is the collaboration of ideas and thinking. This can be great for bigger classes broken into small group, where the groups could meet outside class, but still within the comforts of their home.
As far as if instant messaging and chats adding or distracting to real instruction it can honestly can get out of hand if not monitored properly. Students can get easily distracted with all the add ons’ with messaging and chats, so one must have guidelines set in place and even have consequences if it gets out of hand. If used in the manner it was meant to be used, it would be such a beneficial tool towards a student’s experience in the classroom.
An asynchronous discussion does have it benefits, such as it can connect students with other classroom outside the imitate classroom. One benefit that stood out was the ability to chat with students across the globe, in manner to learn another language. Though, if availably face-to-face interactions seem to be more beneficial. Such factors as lose of internet, global time differences, and language barriers, all contribute negatively. Face-to-face interactions not only are more personal, but there are fewer factors to be concerned over, and a more personal interactive basis is achieved.
Podcasts is a great method of delivering information. What is does, it allows the student to take a lecture, information video, with them in a variety of forms, in their home computer, laptop, or iPod. What this creates is more opportunities for the student to reflect and take in the information, as a pose to the old method of simply taking notes and reviewing them.
Videogames are a great method to incorporate in studying. What it achieves is something that grasps the student’s attention with the information they are trying and needing to comprehend. It allows the information to presented in a manner that is fun, and easily understood. You can gain many skills, depending on which subject the game is based around and one could also receive collaborative learning from other resources other than just an instructor, or fellow students. Also another important factor is practice; this gives the student an interactive means of practicing the material and mastering it. I would have to agree with this article, it has given me great insight to the benefits of using a game to help someone learn a subject in a active manner. Whenever I have children, if find the game to a useful and an educational means of portraying a subject, then yes I will let my children play it. Of course this will be in direct correlation with other means of studying and learning information. The benefits of playing a game to learn a subject are too great to ignore, just because
As far as chats and instant messaging in the classroom is concerned, I believe that there is value found in that. There are several positive advantages to it, such as being able to have discussions, debates, and work on projects, not only with the students within the classroom, but also students in other classes. Another advantage is having the option of reflection on one’s ideas or responses before making them. This can be quite helpful to those students who need some extra time to process, so it does not make them feel placed on the spot. Another great aspect is the collaboration of ideas and thinking. This can be great for bigger classes broken into small group, where the groups could meet outside class, but still within the comforts of their home.
As far as if instant messaging and chats adding or distracting to real instruction it can honestly can get out of hand if not monitored properly. Students can get easily distracted with all the add ons’ with messaging and chats, so one must have guidelines set in place and even have consequences if it gets out of hand. If used in the manner it was meant to be used, it would be such a beneficial tool towards a student’s experience in the classroom.
An asynchronous discussion does have it benefits, such as it can connect students with other classroom outside the imitate classroom. One benefit that stood out was the ability to chat with students across the globe, in manner to learn another language. Though, if availably face-to-face interactions seem to be more beneficial. Such factors as lose of internet, global time differences, and language barriers, all contribute negatively. Face-to-face interactions not only are more personal, but there are fewer factors to be concerned over, and a more personal interactive basis is achieved.
Podcasts is a great method of delivering information. What is does, it allows the student to take a lecture, information video, with them in a variety of forms, in their home computer, laptop, or iPod. What this creates is more opportunities for the student to reflect and take in the information, as a pose to the old method of simply taking notes and reviewing them.
Videogames are a great method to incorporate in studying. What it achieves is something that grasps the student’s attention with the information they are trying and needing to comprehend. It allows the information to presented in a manner that is fun, and easily understood. You can gain many skills, depending on which subject the game is based around and one could also receive collaborative learning from other resources other than just an instructor, or fellow students. Also another important factor is practice; this gives the student an interactive means of practicing the material and mastering it. I would have to agree with this article, it has given me great insight to the benefits of using a game to help someone learn a subject in a active manner. Whenever I have children, if find the game to a useful and an educational means of portraying a subject, then yes I will let my children play it. Of course this will be in direct correlation with other means of studying and learning information. The benefits of playing a game to learn a subject are too great to ignore, just because
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