Comments Off on Constructivism This was a group assignment that both modeled and explained constructivism in the classroom. In addition to our PowerPoint presentation, we provided an activity for the class to demonstrate a constructive activity in the classroom.
Comments Off on Mindtools Prompt:
Reflect on the use of technology as learning tools for students. Use the materials above to discuss how word processors, databases, and spreadsheets have typically been used in schools (by teachers and students). How does thinking about these common applications as “mindtools” dramatically change the way teachers use them in the classroom? What are the general characteristics of tool activities that increase the probability of meaningful learning? Explain how Bloom’s Digital Taxonomy helps to put into practice what is meant by scaffolding?
Comments Off on Effect of Technology on Learning Prompt:
Comment on the first two articles and how they relate. What effect does technology have on student learning? What implications are there for educational techology leaders? Continue reading 'Effect of Technology on Learning'»
Comments Off on DTP Project planning and reflection Project Planning Sheet
Shelbi Burnett
Desktop Publishing Assignment
Goals:
The objectives of this lesson include becoming familiarized with a desktop publishing program to create a finished product that informs a group of peers about my teaching philosophy as well as the environment I promote in the classroom. This would be a critical tool for communication both with parents and school administrators to provide concise look at what is happening in my classroom and how it is structured. It has been identified that communication is vital to the success of education and this assignment would encourage open lines of communication as parents of the students in my classroom would become more aware of the environment in which their children are learning. As a biology teacher this flyer serves to emulate the creativity and wonder I promote in my classroom. The flyer itself attempts to promote the ideas that are essential to my particular teaching philosophy.
Comments Off on DTP Assignment We integrated our Learning environment assignment into a Desktop Publishing piece to better learn how to use the media.
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“To develop knowledgeable, confident and responsible citizens
by providing an extensive learning experience relevant to the interests and capabilities of every student, in partnership with the home and community.” –Center Grove High School Mission
Comments Off on Computers in the classroom Prompt:
“We often speak about computers in the classroom as if we and our audience have a common view of what they are and what function they serve. But the character of computers and their functionality have been very different at different points in time and…remain quite different for teachers of different subjects, teachers who teach students of different ages and backgrounds, and teachers who have characteristically different pedagogies” (Becker 2).
Becker’s research is one of the few large scale surveys that investigated what teachers are really doing with computers in the classroom. How does it compare with the data we discussed in class? How does the second research article (Addressing the NETS for students through constructivist technology use in K-12 classrooms) relate to Becker’s study? What factors/forces led teachers to use resources like computer technology to different extents and in different ways? Do you think teachers’ philosophies of education play a role in determining whether/how they will use computers?
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