While reading chapter 3, one of the many things that caught my attention were the four methods to engage students. The four methods to engage students are one-on-one tutoring, learning groups, inquiry learning, and metacognitive thinking. My two favorite ones would have to be inquiry learning and metacognitive thinking. If i'd have to choose between those two I would definitely pick metacognitive thinking because the students can examine their own learning methods through self-explanation and self-evaluation. This is a great way for students to be more engaged in their learning and have them critique themselves rather than the teacher doing it.
Ahh,feedback. I think that one of the greatest things ever excited is feedback, whether we get it from our loved ones or simply anyone in that matter. Feedback is such an important part of anything and everything you do, it allows you to know if you are on the road to success or simply off track. Feedback is as important in a classroom as much as your workplace. Students like to hear what they are doing right or wrong and how can they make it better. I would like for my classmates, colleges and students to tell me whether I'm doing something right or wrong. Someones feedback is important to have, if it's something bad you can't get mad because they're doing it to better help you. Feedback is wanted everywhere, online, at stores, on cellphones and on everything.
One last thing I read about was creative ideas through social media. Everywhere we go everyone is either on their phone or laptops/computers. We are all sucked into technology, it's a part of our every day life. Some schools have a strict policy on cell phone use. Does it have to be like that? I think that teachers and students should be able to communicate and interact with technology. Teachers now from the moment you start school your on a computer learning things you had no idea about. I feel as if students would be more interested in learning through a fun power-point or anything interesting in that matter. Sure you can have a text book heavy day once a week but everyday students wouldn't want to be there or might even fall asleep. Social media is such a big part of us that we all need to learn how to incorporate it in our classroom and workplace.
In conclusion, I read many different topics on chapter 3 and I can say my favorite one was about feedback. Students should be engaged in everything the teacher does whether it's by technology or not. We all need feedback and most importantly to know how to use technology. Technology has become a great part of our lives and everyday we learn something new. Everyday technology develops more and more.
Is this from Canva? You need to give yourself attribution when you create a digital tool - see my sample blog for an example (and also remember you will always have a resource section to refer back to your textbook!). One other thing - no need to replicate in text what you create in a digital tool on the blog. :)
ReplyDeleteI like your emphasis on feedback - it is an important part of learning and something we need often to shape our future attempts. Sometimes, though, we need to use some critical thinking and self-confidence when receiving social feedback as I have seen too many people take casual comments (sometimes sarcastic, sometimes hateful) too seriously. Certainly though in an educational setting, frequent and critical feedback is important.