Michele

Michele

Sept.19 2012

Reading and Reflection:

I enjoyed the article as it gave specific examples of how technology can work in the classroom to the benefit of the students. I feel this is a weakness in my teaching but one that I hope to rectify once I have completed all the CAE courses and I can concentrate on becoming more “techie”. I believe that students should become more responsible for their learning and I would like to incorporate more discussion boards in my classes to encourage this. I would also like to set up quizzes that the students could use to test their understanding of the course material.

I currently use Sharepoint to post all my course information and I do not print out paper copies for my students. An observation I made this fall is that some of my students rely on my explanation of the assignment and neglect to read the assignment as posted on Sharepoint. As a result, they often miss some details of the assignment and lose marks. I do believe that they must become responsible for their learning so the consequence is that they do lose those marks.

Currently, I have been using scribblers as reflective journals for my students. It would be great, when I feel comfortable to set the students up within Google Docs as you have done, Eva.

I like the idea of the students being able to repeat quizzes to gain knowledge; it would be good scaffolding of information. How do you feel RRC would feel about that?

As the article mentioned, if the technology is set up so that the students stay on task then learning is fostered. This would be my ultimate goal.

Homework CAR Assignment September 25, 2012 How the Flipped Classroom is Radically Transforming Learning This article is about two chemistry teachers who were team teaching and concerned about their rural area students who missed classes due to bus traveling time to sport evens and other activities. They observed that many students then struggled to get caught up on missed classes. Through a technology discovery in a technology magazine the pair realized that they could record their power points with their voices and then convert them into a video file. In the spring of 2007 the pair began posting their video s for their students which ended the time spent in class giving lectures and allowed them to spend one on one time with their students. They also discovered that as the students often worked in groups and if they were struggling with a concept the teacher was able to provide a mini tutorial right on the spot. Students became more collaborative and learned from each other. With an atmosphere of respect from the teachers, the students usually responded in kind. An environment that fostered learning versus completion of assignments was created. The flipped classroom also changed parent /teacher interviews. The focus changed from concern about behaviour in class to, is the child learning. Reflection I find this a very interesting concept and I can certainly see the benefits for the ECE Workplace Program. As this program is an accelerated one, it would be beneficial for the students to take responsibility for their learning through videos. As an instructor, it would be excellent to have the time and opportunity to foster more in depth learning for the students through individual and group work. I often feel very rushed when teaching some courses and the flipped classroom could eliminate some of that. It would be exciting and challenging to try a flipped classroom. I also think it would be engaging and exciting for students that are focused on learning to have a support environment such as a flipped classroom. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Source <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">How the Flipped Classroom Is Radically Transforming Learning ... retrieved September 28,2012 <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Calibri; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">[|www.thedailyriff.com/.../how-the-flipped-classroom-is-radical]

(Cindy) I enjoyed reading your reflection to this article Michele. I could really identify with what you wrote about ECE Workplace program because I teach in the same area. I agree - I often feel rushed when trying to deliver all the information - so flipping the classroom would solve some of those issues for sure. Also - my students travel a couple hours to our class - so by offering a flipped classroom, this would cut down on some of their driving time for sure. (Bitia) I am a fairly new instructor and I agree with what you said about feeling rushed when teaching. It is hard enough to teach the material and not worrying about making videos on top of that. It is a great thought and it would be exciting to add to the classroom, hopefully soon in the future!

October 9, 2012

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Webquest

This webquest would be set up as a Parent Information Board Assignment in the course Partnerships with Parents to demonstrate a parent involvement method.The students will create and organize a parent information board that offers parents resource information on a topic related to child development.

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Text instructions: 1. Items to consider: This text would be included as it is imperative that the students comprehend that if they are to engage parents in a partnership that they must have some understanding of the families they care for at their centres and provide applicable information.
 * topic should be relevant to the interests and needs of the parents at your child care centre.
 * consider parental parental background and needs.

2. Task It is important that the students understand the expectations of the assignment.
 * Provide educational material for parents to read.
 * Display your board at the centre for one week.
 * Present your parent board in class

3. Process I would include all the instructions in the process, as many students are visual and need to read the instructions and others are concrete and sequential and need the information presented logically. Be creative was included for the out of the box thinkers as an avenue for their creativity.
 * The board will be set up as a bulletin board in your centre.
 * Content should be informative/child development related.
 * Offer a variety of print resources including articles, pamplets, posters and information sheets.
 * Present the infomation inan attractive layout.
 * you can include pictures, posters and photographs of the children.
 * Be creative

Each set of instructions emphasized the fact the the information presented must be relevant, educational and child development related.

October 16, 2012

Critiques on Presentations

Rob: Clickers, webquests( 15 -30 min), practically speaking, co-operate training Practically speaking - I think this is an interesting concept especially for Rob's course. I'd like to study this concept more to see how it could be applied to ECE work. I would also like to use clickers and was interested in how Rob uses this with his classes. Having the students pose the questions is a novel idea. Interesting evaluation by using the students as well. I would think that perhaps the success of this would depend on the group of students and how focused on task they are.

Betia Case Study - teach the infomation and then have students apply that knowledge in a case study. Good way to synthesis information.

Role Playing = scenarios and then students evaluate each other.Great idea to evaluate each other.

Journals and blogs - great for communication, reasearch and understanding.. Like the simple and clear prezi style. Your prezi was so enjoyable to follow along with. Very easy to follow.

Danya - Cooperative learning, Learning centres, Disovery learning Danya you had so much interesting material that I will need to go back and read everything. I'm not an auditory learner so will enjoy reading your presentation. I really like the idea of using learning centres. We use it in child care centres and occassionally have set up learning

Carol (restraint application)

Discovery learning - activity to discover restraint policy followed by quizz. Your students will probably learn and remember more this way. Good activity PBL and Learning Inquiry -

Role Play - own skits(patient, nurse, health care aide family member. Scenario provided by Carol. This is a great way for your students to understand how the various people ineach role might feel.

Daryl - Dart Service Cooperative Learning - unique concept in turning a lecture to learner centred for student bus drivers. I think this would be benefical to your students in understanding the Dart Service as they will be required to really pay attention and apply the information. Simulation - hands on learning. Learning by doing. Role Play - has been using power point discussion and lecture. Role play fare disputes. Awesome. Wonderful presentation. Pristine outcomes.

Andrew - journaling, roleplay Journaling - documentt student progression and growth, aid for students to see there growth. Good idea for confidentiality questions, Andrew. Simulation - youtube to help students understand written information.. Can use this at home. Recommendation for an real in class simulation..... there would be a lot of benenfi to this. Role playing.- scenarios to deal with various situations on the bus. This is a good concept to practice how to deal with issues.

Oct.23 2012

Aaron -Prezi - problem based learning - simulations - engine lights - real life experience - I like the Prezi that was used. It was so distracting. I was able to follow easily. - discussion boards: good for theory. Good description of discussion board. I can understand that if this was set up as a real discussion board it would be beneficial for your class.

Cindy - Cool animoto with video. Easy to understand. Very creative. This would be fun for students to use in assignments. - role play - discovery - Cooperative learning

Don - webquest - resonant circuits - groups of 2 or 3 - very easy to follow. - Cooperative Learning - power factor correction - groups of 4- brainstorm to get more ideas than learnng alone. I find that the students are often more on task and willing to talk when they are working together. - Simulation - troubleshooting so are prepared when on the job. Effective idea I would think. Good presentation.

Harry - Problem based learning - pairs - I think your students would really learn the information this way as they will really need to think. - Discussion - novel idea. I have never thought of using discussions for evaluation criteria. - Role play - taking turns being employees and customers. Great idea. Often students can't see the other side of the story.

Stephen - Cooperative learning - Case study: working with photographs, printers, can the students solve real life problems. - Role Play: useful learning for students, again being put in a position to see both sides of the story.

Johanna - role play - client/consultant relationship. - case study - for colour formulas - I would imagine this would be a very useful learner centred approach. - cooperative learning - creative, fun idea. - this was a very interesting presentation.

Ruth - love your webquest!! - cooperative learning - debate controversy- how fun! - great presentation. Very clear and concise. Great ideas. - timeline for child development. very innovative.

Derek - K-W-L -helps students know what they know. Helps students relax and realize that everyone is different. - Scaffolding - relates and scaffolds from the KWL. Great idea. - Simulations - students utilize their knowldege to satisfiy Derek. Reminder to students that they are accountable to their clients. Good reality check for students.

Scott - webquest - start with video- reafirm what Scott has taught. - blog (discovery learning, scaffolding) involved as well - Case study - Cooperative learning - discussion - discovery, role play, scaffolding & simulation. Many of Scott's activities fit into many diff. learning approaches. Creative and out of the box way of presenting the information. You used a different format.

Michele's Inquiry Learning Presentation

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Oct.30th Inquiry based learning

Ruth - skipping - great, informational video - photos - contacted an expert - researched health benefits - participaction websites - taught herself how to use Drop Box - very thorough and informative

Derek/Scott - Buying Windows - funny video - who to go with, what type of window - informational video, energy efficient windows - discovered many tiypes of windows - interesting and useful information - very interesting about jacking up the price on expensive homes. Wow!

Rob and Bitia - passed around examples of their work, very impressive. -Prezi, I liked how Bitia explained the process while showing the painting - good for you. Very impressive.

Cindy - How to operate a jack hammer - loved your explanations and sense of humour - this was awesome!!

Melanie - elder care - you provided alot of information in a very stressful time for you. Well done. - you have a had huge learning curve

Nov.6 2012

Don - Video editing - iMovie 11 - software - music video - planned to film own clips and add the music. - You Tube tutorials - awesome!! So creative!! - Quite the production......truly amazing. Well done, Don.

Carole How to make sushi and how to make a prezi - recipe from internet - Prezi was great and very easy to follow how to make sushi. - well done, Carole!

Harry - Geo Caching - easy to follow information. - I knew nothing about geo caching and was able to follow along. I get it! - Very interesting. Thanks, Harry.

Stephen - Sewing - As a sewer, I always make sure to press the fabric....it's the difference between looking homemade and professional. Good for you for pointing that out. - Well done, Stephen. You nailed the steps of sewing. - You were brave to give sewing a go.

Johanna - How to Cook Lasagna - Good and easy steps to follow - Now I'm really hungry.

Danya - How to Pay it Forward - video clip: - Laid out steps paying it forward - I like the step of not giving out your address and phone # - leave note behind for people to pay it forward. - interesting concept. - You Tube video by Danya I hope to still see the video

Kyle - Superuser - I didn't know the difference between an Android phone and and Iphone. - Rooting and jailbreaking are all new concepts to me. - in fact Kyle your whole presentation is new information......so I have really learned a lot.

Daryl and Andrew - Fiddle Time - as a piano player, I didn't realize that the notes used on the violin are different. Cool. - way to go. You two are amazing! I really enjoyed your presentation. - It is evident that your passion for all things Metis has fueled your learning.

Aaron - Cloning Plants - very interesting. I didn't know that growing from a seed might not get the original plant. - wonderful information. - great step by step instructions that I can follow or anyone for that matter.