Focus question #1: What are the
implications of the research in science of learning for teachers?
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The latest research of science of learning
emphasizes active engagement and a focus on meta-cognitive thinking to build
what has been called student centered or knowledge production approach to
teaching.
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Such research finding represent a challenge to
instructional methods that feature mainly lectures and presentations y teachers
to students- what can be called teacher-centered or knowledge reproduction
approach to teaching.
Source: Transforming Learning with
New Technologies pg.55
Summary:
The
chapter focused on how technology can change teaching and learning in schools.
It should inspired students to learn and use their creativity. Actively engage
student with a lot of visual learning. It talked about different things to be
visual components in teaching; example, video, internet sites, graphing
calculators. And how we can engage student with things like online surveys, and
discussion boards.
Tech Tool:
Poetry
180: A Poem A Day for American High Schools (www.loc.gov/poetry/180). Poems for
everyday of the school year (from the library of congress).
Still looking for more of a reflective post - not just a repetition of what is in the chapter. You need to develop your thinking and then translate that into your writing. For example, what would you do with Poetry 180? Why did you chose to highlight that in your blog post?
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