When we first started talking about this topic in class I was a little confused about this project, so I am glad we had a reading that was related to it and really explained the idea of Challenge Based Learning to me. I have heard of the idea or ideas similar before, especially since I have been in Woodring. However, I never had the chance to experience one of these types of projects while in high school and I know it is something that I would have enjoyed.
I really liked this week's article, I found it very informative as well as inspiring. It really got me excited as a future teach of all the ways I can try and implement this in my classroom. There are several aspects of challenge based learning that I think are great for working with this generation of children. One of them is that it is exciting and unique. Instead of just having student learn about issues you are having them think of ways to solve them. Instead of assigning students something to read and write about, you allow them the chance to follow their passions and do something meaningful. It brings group projects to a very new level. I also really liked the idea of framing it around the workplace. This is not only essential skill building but it also might also get some students, that before were not thinking about their future, to get excited about getting a job on day. I also like the teamwork that is involved because this allows students the chance to put aside differences and find similar interests among their peers.
I think this is going to be my favorite project of the quarter and I am excited to see everyone else's ideas about this concept!
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
IPads for Literacy Learning
I really enjoyed this article because it seems as though school all around are starting to really embrace the IPad as a tool for teaching.This is on specific example of how the evolution of technology is shaping our classrooms.It really got me thinking about when I have see the benefits of using IPads in the classroom and believe that it is something that every school/teacher should try and model.
My old K-12 school recently received a grant that helped bring technology in the classroom and with it several of teachers have been able to use these IPads for all ages of children. It is a great way to get student's to be engaged as well as learning new things. The great thing about it is that children and even teenagers love to use these tools and don't view it as work but more of play. But with this resource available it is important to use it correctly in the classroom. I believe it is very important for teachers to research ways to use the technology, like reading this week's article. I have seen some who just have the technology in the room and either don't use it or don't use it for educational purposes but as incentives for the students and only have games on it. It is a shame to see this because like the article mentioned there are so many great apps that go along with the IPad and other resources like it and should be taken advantage of by everyone that has the opportunity.
I also feel like using IPads is a great way to teach children how to use technology in all different types of ways. For some children the IPad may just seem like a toy or game but I feel it is the teachers responsibility to teach the students how to use it for educational purposes as well. I can't wait to use different types of technology in my future classroom but I also understand that it is not going to be simple. Technology takes a lot of work to correctly apply in the lessons and teach students how to use it responsibly.
My old K-12 school recently received a grant that helped bring technology in the classroom and with it several of teachers have been able to use these IPads for all ages of children. It is a great way to get student's to be engaged as well as learning new things. The great thing about it is that children and even teenagers love to use these tools and don't view it as work but more of play. But with this resource available it is important to use it correctly in the classroom. I believe it is very important for teachers to research ways to use the technology, like reading this week's article. I have seen some who just have the technology in the room and either don't use it or don't use it for educational purposes but as incentives for the students and only have games on it. It is a shame to see this because like the article mentioned there are so many great apps that go along with the IPad and other resources like it and should be taken advantage of by everyone that has the opportunity.
I also feel like using IPads is a great way to teach children how to use technology in all different types of ways. For some children the IPad may just seem like a toy or game but I feel it is the teachers responsibility to teach the students how to use it for educational purposes as well. I can't wait to use different types of technology in my future classroom but I also understand that it is not going to be simple. Technology takes a lot of work to correctly apply in the lessons and teach students how to use it responsibly.
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