Student as the Researcher
Involving students as researchers inside the classroom is essential today in the 21st Century where there are so many different resources and different ways for students to be researchers. November (p.51) writes that "one of the most astonishing gaps in many students' educations is their inability to validate information on the internet." I agree with November and think that as a history teacher, it is essential that I am showing my students how to validate information and determine the validity of different sources. It is also essential for students to recognize the appropriateness of different sources for different research. For example, Wikipedia may be appropriate for a pop-culture search but would not be complete for the impact of slavery on the Constitutional Convention. A program that I would integrate into a history lesson for students would be the Digital Public Library of America. This website has access to countless primary source documents, where students can...
Hi Patrick,
ReplyDeleteWell done. I appreciated listening to your philosophy of education. It sounds like you have a very solid vision surrounding effectively reaching your students.
I've enjoyed using Jamboard as well. I was first introduced to it during a prior Gordon class as a student. Since then, I've used it in my own teaching. It's particularly wonderful during this virtual age of learning. The con that you pointed out, about not being able to track which students contribute what is definitely important to consider when using the tool.
It is clear that you followed the rubric as you planned and pieced together your presentation. Thank you for sharing.
-Samantha
Hi Patrick,
ReplyDeleteI love that how important collaborative learning is to your history classroom. I remember my history class as lecture based. I was not interested and did not retain anything. I feel as if collaborative learning can make history more exciting and engaging for students. By relating it to students current lives they will make more connections and more likely to remember. I love the incorporation of collaborative technology in your class. Jamboard will help keep students more engaged. One way to grade students individually with Jamboard would be to have students use different colored sticky notes if they are in small groups or sign their name at the end. In my math course, our teacher used this methods in groups to make sure everyone was participating. I feel as if your students will get so much from your class based on your teaching style and philosophy.
Renee
Patrick, thank you for sharing your presentation. I loved getting to see how technology could be applied to a classroom with older students. I spent most of this course focusing on using technology for the elementary students, so it was very interesting to hear your thought on how applications could be used in your classroom. It was great being in class with you this semester. Good luck!
ReplyDeletePatrick,
ReplyDeleteIt was great to hear how you are going to teach with purposeful technology and learning which focused not only on the student but also on making it fun and engaging. It shows how you want students in your class to have autonomy, in order to be leaders in their own learning. I love your focus on the global world of students, it is so important! It was great to have several courses with you! Wishing you the best in the next year!
Hi Patrick;
ReplyDeleteI appreciated your intentionality on your classroom being a collaborative classroom. I also agree with your thoughts that students can learn as much from each other as they can from the teacher. Soft skills can be developed in collaborative work. I know at my school are high school history teacher does an amazing job ofThe collaborative component within the classroom. I have never use jam board but after listening to your presentation I really want to incorporate that as a tool when scaffolding projects for students. You did a great job you’re going to be an amazing teacher. We need more men in the classrooms to be examples. It was great being in class with you and I wish you all the best. Blessings Darla
Hi Patrick, thanks for your sharing. I agree that the classroom environment should make sure all the students' voices be heard. Learning needs to be fun, so students want to learn. History was one of my favorite classes when I was in high school because my history teacher used the fun historical stories that we may see in the tv show to do his lecture. Or bring use to tour the ancient building to apply what we learn about that dynasty which I think learning history is soo much fun. I love your final thoughts that use technology correctly can enhance student learning and improve outcomes in the classroom. Jam-board is an excellent tool for old students, one of my professors in Gordon introduces it to me, and we all love it. It makes our discussion more efficient. Happy summer and good luck in the school year!
ReplyDeleteHi Patrick, I loved seeing how technology would be applied in an upper level class especially because my classroom experience and exposure is very limited to early childhood and elementary education. I've said it before on the blog post itself, but I really think Kahoot is a really befitting app for your grade level! I appreciated the depth of your philosophy of education. I recall having a brief conversation about it before and I 100% agree that good education starts with the foundation of good connection and relationship. Wish all the best for you and your future as an educator!
ReplyDeleteHi Pat,
ReplyDeleteI realized after watching your presentation that I do no communicate a lot with high school educators. I am really amazed by how thoughtful and caring your teaching style comes across. I think your values in education of making each student feel a sense of belonging in the classroom setting is great, and it's definitely more important in high school settings than people realize.
Kahoot is an app I remember using in one of my internships with 6th and 7th grades. I love it! I think you're right, that it creates a lot of healthy competition - it also builds relationships and teamwork skills.
Have a great summer!