It is so important that teacher use technology within our classrooms. Technology has come such a long way and it is the way the new generation is engaged in the world. Our book explains how there are "three different levels of human capacity development: technology literacy, knowledge deepening, and knowledge creation" (Robyler & Doering, 2013, p.21). These skills are considered needed in today's workforce. In order to prepare our students for these needed skills, we must begin using in-classroom techniques that provide such things. Integrating things such as flipcharts and interactive lessons is a great way to engage students with school criteria while also teaching them the skills of development in our world.
Technology Use Based on Problem Solving:
This section of our book really elaborates on how and why technology is so important in our classrooms. It explains how to motive/engage students, support their learning needs, and how we are preparing students for their future (Robyler & Doering, 2013, p.25). Of course there is always a negative side to any situation presented, but I truly believe that using technology is such an important factor for our schools. One big reason I love the idea of utilizing technology in classrooms is because students are allowed to study their criteria in their own ways. They are able to understand it on whatever level they want. Each student is so unique and different in their own ways that this allows them to learn the actual material.
Constructivist vs. Objectivist:
I believe that using interactive lessons and flipcharts are a constructivists method. The book explains how constructivist "construct all knowledge in their minds by participating in certain experiences" (Robyler & Doering, 2013, p.37). Students are able to participate in these experiences using the interactive technology instead of writing down notes and memorizing test material which they are bound to forget the moment after the test is done.
Flipchart:
I chose a flipchart that I would use in my History classroom. http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en-us/common/WebLink.aspx -- I really like this flipchart because it is extremely organized and easy to use. It explains the material well and gives lesson plans as well as resources for the students. It gives them an assignment, but also brings together a discussion at the end. This is great way to involve students in technology. It is easily accessible and I think kids would find it more interesting than a normal lecture. It is always important to engage to student in the material (Robyler & Doering, 2013, p.25).
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— Alex Strickland (@AL4Strick) November 1, 2013
I completely agree with you about the use of flipcharts in the interactive classroom being of constructivist leanings. Interaction is the key in getting students to obtain knowledge about a subject through activities and personal experience (Roblyer and Doering, 2013).
ReplyDeleteI think we are in agreement on the Constructivist learning style. Interaction with students is the most important thing inside a classroom. Our text hits on how important it is for students to study materials in unique ways, such as simulations or "what if" questions (Roblyer, 2013, p. 25). The interactive classroom is the best opportunity for teachers to do this in their classroom.
ReplyDeleteI agree on being able to integrate things into the classroom in order to create a productive classroom. If you can grab the students attention from the beginning and keep them interested, you have a great chance into reaching them. Students who learn by creating their own products with technology, has a greater sense of pride in their learning.(Doering Robyler 2013)
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