Discuss how technology tools can
encourage students to be reflective and evaluate their own strengths.
Using a
blog can offer students space where they can reflect over time about what hey
are learning. Tools like SurveyMonkey call allow students to set up online
surveys. The results can be tracked by the students and help them compare their
self-assessments to larger groups.
Describe several ways in which
you can get students’ minds ready for a project.
Good
projects start by tapping students’ prior knowledge. Introducing the project
K-W-L.
Discuss the elements of teaching
fundamentals first.
Teaching
the fundamentals will get the point across and get the project going in the
right direction. It is important to help students build their skill gradually before
taking on a complicated project that use cutting edge technologies. When
students are aware of what they know and what they don’t, they can establish a
pint of departure and a sense of purpose. Using the K-W-L activity puts
students in touch with their prior knowledge and helps them imagine where their
learning can go.
Describe the important steps in
preparing students for using technology in project.
Technology
isn’t the project; it is how the project gets done. Plan efficient ways to get
students ready to use technology for learning. Identify the learning functions
that are important for the project. Ask what tools are best for the job, What
do students already know how do, What will they need to know, etc. Consider how
to set up opportunities for students for learn by and among themselves.
Learning to use a technology or an application for a project can e a rich
problem-solving experience, certainly of the 21st-century skill
variety. Set up a technology playground where student can explore and encourage
students to teach and help each other.
Discuss ways to promote inquiry
and deep learning.
Brainstorm ways to combine social
studies with science, math, literature, and art in the learning ahead. The
project is complex and engaging, it goes in many directions, and while they
learn many things together students are challenged to explore their own
interests.
Great reflection! I really liked how you said that blogs are a source of technology where students can use to reflect over a long period of time. What a great way for students to track progress throughout a topic/project. Incorporating writing and technology with reflecting on topics are a great way for students to evaluate their own strengths. I also really liked how you talked about the kwl chart as being a way for students to imagine where they learning can go. This is absoultely true and is important that we as teachers capture these moments when teaching!
ReplyDeleteBlogs in the classroom is also a good way to keep a running record for each student. They can reflect on what they have learned, and evaluate what they still want to learn. This also gives other classmates the chance to see thier peers progress. Good reflection
ReplyDeleteI really liked how you said "Technology isn't the project; it is how the project gets done." I think this is so true! It is a perfect way to sum up the fact that students need to learn the technology prior to the project so they don't have to spend time figuring out how to use it instead of putting their 100 percent focus on the project. Setting up a technology playground where students can play around with the technology first, and look to their peers to learn how to use it is a great way to prepare students for the technology in the project.
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