Evidence #1 Reflection: Inquiry Base Action Plan
I have learned that it is very important to motivate learners. In the Inquiry activity, I was motivated by the idea of finding the answer to “my” question not what I was told to answer. My inquiry question is intriguing because I have a vested interest in finding the answer. I am learning to refine my search area and content. I have also learned about citing sources from the Internet, which I have never done before.
The Inquiry Based Action Plan allows me to build on my current knowledge of accessibility of technology practices and tools for the classroom. This is a very personal endeavor, which I hope my findings will be useful to and for my students and colleagues. As I “construct” my own learning through my inquiry question I hope to be able to find and use practical ways to overcome the limited resources for technology in my classroom and school. I have also started using inquiry based learning in my classroom, about which the students are very enthusiastic. They are researching at home and fighting over the computer passes at school to find the answers to their inquiry. I thoroughly enjoy being the facilitator for my students during their inquiry journey.
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- OLTD Outcome Addressed: Integrate current cognitive learning and brain-based learning theory
I have learned that it is very important to motivate learners. In the Inquiry activity, I was motivated by the idea of finding the answer to “my” question not what I was told to answer. My inquiry question is intriguing because I have a vested interest in finding the answer. I am learning to refine my search area and content. I have also learned about citing sources from the Internet, which I have never done before.
The Inquiry Based Action Plan allows me to build on my current knowledge of accessibility of technology practices and tools for the classroom. This is a very personal endeavor, which I hope my findings will be useful to and for my students and colleagues. As I “construct” my own learning through my inquiry question I hope to be able to find and use practical ways to overcome the limited resources for technology in my classroom and school. I have also started using inquiry based learning in my classroom, about which the students are very enthusiastic. They are researching at home and fighting over the computer passes at school to find the answers to their inquiry. I thoroughly enjoy being the facilitator for my students during their inquiry journey.
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Evidence #2 Reflection - Podcast
- OLTD Outcome Addressed: Develop practical and technical skills in all phases of concept, development, design, implementation, etc.
I learned how to use a podcast, which I had never done before. We used “Audacity” to develop the podcast. I found that I wanted to just “play” with the program before actually doing the podcast. At first I was a little reserved about working with someone else, but soon found out how much fun it was and how each of us could help each other when we were stuck on a slide. I have discovered that learning on-line isn’t just about content, but encompasses many hands-on fun activities. I think that this evidence piece shows the constructivism approach to learning in that: learners interpret info according to personal knowledge, learners use higher level thinking for personal meaning and contextual learning, are active not passive, learner is centre of learning – instructor as facilitator, construct knowledge rather than are given knowledge, and includes both physical and intellectual activities. (The Theory and Practice of On-Line Learning)
I am excited about learning about new technical skills to share with my students and colleagues. Learning about podcasts, PowerPoint presentations, web spaces, wikis, and Pecha Kuchas has given me the confidence to bring to my students a variety of sources to express their learning in innovative and creative ways. I am excited to share my learning with my colleagues and help them in their endevours in their own classrooms.
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