How blogs might be used in a school or classroom setting
Tuesday, November 18, 2014
Video games in the classroom
We have been using video games in the classroom for a long time. I grew up playing "Oregon Trail" and "Where in the World is Carmen San Diego." I remember really enjoying computer time and playing these games. I think that using video games to learn is an excellent idea. I would love to have a game about the process of photosynthesis, cellular respiration, or even cell division. I already have ideas floating throughout my head, however, I have no clue how to make a video game. I agree with the speaker in that we need to engage our students. We do need content based video games. Our students would probably love them. Again, it's a great idea, but the speaker failed to tell us how, or even where we could find the tools to make these games. All he did was give me ideas. I don't know what to do with these ideas. I kind of feel let down.
Sunday, November 9, 2014
The flipped Classroom
Wow! How powerful. The flipped classroom was kind of amazing. I think it would be a great way to change teaching. Students learning on their own time, while getting help on the actual work they have to complete in the classroom. I think I might have done better in math, had this been implemented when I was young. I love the idea of students learning on their own time. I love the idea of not standing in front of my classroom lecturing. There seems to be a lot of different ways to implement a flipped classroom. It would definitely take some getting used to, but it could be life changing.
Positives: Students learn at their own pace. They can rewind, fast forward, watch multiple times. Students get the help they need in class
Potential negatives: Students might lack the necessary equipment (computers, phones, internet)
Positives: Students learn at their own pace. They can rewind, fast forward, watch multiple times. Students get the help they need in class
Potential negatives: Students might lack the necessary equipment (computers, phones, internet)
I have actually used blogs in the classroom. When I taught middle school, I would make it a requirement that students respond to a question that I would post regarding a learning objective. I found it useful, as it was a unique way to check for understanding while using technology. I think my students enjoyed it. Blogs could also be used in the classroom as a tool to get to know one another. Feeling safe in a classroom is important. A lot of the time, teachers do not allow students to talk. A blog could be a great way for students to get to know each other without a big disruption in the classroom. Depending on the subject of the blog, students might realize that they have commonalities that they might not have realized. It could be a wonderful classroom building tool, especially for shy students.
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