Technology - Pedagogical Knowledge
I am trying to teach my students of different abilities and skill level through differentiated instruction. I also would like to create a blended classroom environment so the students can choose the learning style that works best for them. I typically model lessons and projects to the students once at the beginning of class and then help students individually through out the class period. However, creating video recordings (screencasts) of my lessons or adding links to professional software tutorials to our school website, allows my students to work at their pace. They can watch the videos over and over if they need to, or skip past it if it is review. Students will not have to worry about remembering every bit of information I give out in a single lesson. If they miss something or need to work step-by-step, they can with the videos. Integrating self paced projects/skill building activities on the school website also addresses the needs of the students who work quickly through class lessons. Giving students an opportunity to challenge themselves independently.
Technology - Content Knowledge
By recording lessons and compiling extra learning materials for advanced students onto our school website, students can access them easily and as often as they need. They can review lessons in class, at home, or in my computer lab. They can get extra help from parents at home, from their classroom teacher, or our resource staff. I can also 'flip' my lessons in this situation, so that when students are in the classroom they get more time to work the projects. My students are learning how to use different technologies in my computer lab and how technologies can help us communicate, collaborate, innovate, research, problem solve, and more. Using screencasting tools and our website I am changing the way typical classroom information is presented. Modeling the different uses of technology, students are exposed to more technology skills that help them in their learning environments.
Pedagogical - Content Knowledge
People learn about technology a variety of ways throughout their life. A very small amount of this is through direct instruction in the classroom. See article below:
Student should be learning about technology skills at home, at school, from their peers, from their parents, from multiple teachers and independently. The pedagogical choices for this WPP are in line with how students will have to continue to learn technology skills after they graduate from elementary school. By presenting my lessons with differentiated instructions and in a blended classroom environment, I am modeling the life long skills the students will need.
Student should be learning about technology skills at home, at school, from their peers, from their parents, from multiple teachers and independently. The pedagogical choices for this WPP are in line with how students will have to continue to learn technology skills after they graduate from elementary school. By presenting my lessons with differentiated instructions and in a blended classroom environment, I am modeling the life long skills the students will need.
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