Sunday, February 24, 2013

ED 307 post 7- partnering and constructivism

I think these two ideas are great for the classroom and will engage students. It will let them use technology and engage them in their learning and encourage thinking that allows them to think in their own way about concepts. It will also encourage creativity. After learning about these two methods of teaching, I was very interested in them. I think every teacher should use them in their classroom

Tuesday, February 19, 2013

ED 307 post 6- ideas about how to help students from low-income families through the use of technology

1- allow these students to go to computer lab to complete all lessons online and if student is still in computer lab working on assignments, use a video session with instructions to the student on how to access it.
2- spend extra time with the student helping them to understand content, whether using technology or not and encourage them to take advantage of any help they have available.
3-give them typed out copies of lessons if needed
4- encourage group work and peer collaboration on lessons as much as possible
5- give them an alternative method for turning in assignments(if needed) if they are unable to do the assignment due to the fact that their family can't afford materials.
6- encourage the student to ask for help if needed
7-allow them more time using technology if needed to complete assignments

Thursday, February 7, 2013

ED 307 Post 5- new ideas

I think  group work in schools increases collaboration and also allows students to learn about each other instead of just assuming things about them. It's especially good when it is combined with the use of all the wonderful technology out there. I think all teachers should do this-1) put seats together so everybody has a group to sit with and don't move the desks except when administering a test. 2)Rotate seating each day, 3)have a computer or other technological device in reach of the students for them to use with their lessons and make sure they are doing their lessons and not goofing off and playing with the devices, 4)Have a group activity each day.

Sunday, February 3, 2013

ED 307 post 4- flipped classrooms

after the lesson on flipped classrooms in ED 307, I thought a lot about it, and I think it's a great idea!! I don't understand why this method isn't adopted in more classrooms. I would use this method in my future classroom. I like the idea. I would even go beyond that with my previous ideas written about on this blog. I think it is a great idea that could be added to. I think it would benefit students, especially with the results shown from the reports about it.