How People Learn 9 & 10
1. How does this topic fit into what I have learned already in this course?
Technology and how it is used in the classroom has an impact on how our students process, retain, and retrieve information. By providing a technology rich environment, we are offering another way to improve student learning and transfer. By scaffolding through technology, students are given the opportunity to apply what they learn and in many cases, they are using reasoning skills to solve problems.
2. What am I still not clear on in this week's reading(s)?
Once again, I am wondering how we can bypass the huge amount of material we are expected to “cover” in a year and still find a way to implement some of the technology that was discussed in chapter 9. It sounds like there are so many wonderful programs out there but many of them stated students worked on solving some of the problems and doing some of the projects for 3-4 weeks. Like last week’s discussion, changes need to be made to our educational system so that we are focusing more on developing a true understanding of the material versus just touching on things just to give exposure to our students.
3. Under what conditions would I apply this material to my own teaching/work?
I always have had love for technology. Up until reading this chapter, I thought I did a fairly good job on bringing it into my classroom. Now I realize there are many things I am missing out on. I have my students do a great deal of projects that require them to use Microsoft programs and the internet. I found myself wondering how I can better utilize technology with my students. I loved the project called Monsters, Mondrian, and Me. I do something at Christmas time where my students design a new costume for Santa. They write a description of the outfit and another student tries to recreate the costume by reading the description. Now I am wondering how I can turn this project into an online activity and participate with another third grade class somewhere.
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I agree that there is little time for technology with everything else that we teach. I think that is because of the state testing. I think that if we could focus on less but go into more depth through technology we would better meet the needs of our students. I really think that things need to change in order to focus on what the kids need in the future.
ReplyDeleteKaren, as I said in my group discussion reply, I will be going back to third grade next year. Perhaps our classes could be Monsters buddies. I think that would be such a cool project to do. I am always trying to find new and interesting ideas to try in my classroom. Your Santa idea sounds very similar to the Monsters project. It sounds like you are already doing great things in your class.
ReplyDeleteIt is great that you want to bring more technology into your classroom because I would have a hard time doing that if I were a teacher. I think it is important for students not to know about technology because it is a large part of society. My 12 year old brother knows way more about technology than I knew when I was 12!
ReplyDeleteI liked your Santa Claus suit idea. Your comment on wondering how to cover curriculum but include interactive technology learning is an important one that cannot be ignored. I just need to take small steps and learn from others and increase my confidence in technology in the classroom and in general. I just need more training (without pressure)
ReplyDeleteI Have the same concern as you: How do we incorporate technology in the short amount of time we have to teach what is "tested". Also, we run into the problem of getting access to technology. Time is a huge factor, but I guess we just need to learn to make time.
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