Lecture in the digital age I feel is very beneficial in some aspects. In blended learning I feel it helps those students who need a little more time and alone time to listen to a lecture. It allows them to pause and take breaks, it also allows students who are absent to still get the exact information that was given in their absence or absences. However I think some things still need to be in lecture because that is what creates a bond between teacher and student. I feel having a bond and connection to each other is important in understanding each other. It also allows to the students to feel/hear the passion a teacher has for her subject area, which in turn can get a student excited about learning in his or her class. I don't feel lectures need to be long, they just need to get the teaching point across and then let students go on their own to figure out the rest through observation, trial and error, and discussion.
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I use the Constructivist Approach when I am teaching. I have always been a student who needs to be apart of my learning to understand and remember what is being taught. I truly believe every child can learn. It just takes guidance to help them find their learning style. Everyone is born curious and is eager to learn when given the right opportunities. So, as a teacher I try to make sure I always give my students the opportunity to be engaged and be apart of their learning. When thinking about what theory fits more closely with the structure of an online learning environment I would think that Constructivism does because it allows students to be apart of their learning, be creative, and take owership of their work.
I am really excited to try the Schoology for this course. I have never used an LMS before and I am excited to learn more about them and to see the benefits of having one. |
AuthorMy name is Andrea Miller. I am a Kindergarten teacher in the greater Grand Rapids area. I love getting feedback and learning new ways to teach material to my students. I love getting them excited about learning and gaining a love for school. Archives
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