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Assignment 2

New technologies, industry trends, new emerging markets, global growth and economic changes continue challenge conventional instructional methods. Creating an environment where learners that can adapt to change and become resilient in nature will find greater success in life and make a stronger and impactful contribution to society. Student centered learning is an approach to education that has to be widely used in education because of the impact that technology has on education. Educators must be forward thinkers by using new technological developments. Continually redeveloping delivery in your subject area is an indispensable aspect of an educator as well as an adult learner.

Inspiration, motivation and compassion are three words resonate with me philosophically regarding adult education. Autonomy is very important to adult learners in that they must feel that they have some control over the new content, ideas and the discussions they are part of within the context of the classroom. The goal should be to instil confidence in a student to avoid having them feel like an imposter or, that they are out of touch with current technology.

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Assignment 4

The flipped classroom

The flipped classroom is where students typically view the material on their own after school hours usually involving video and web based content. What would usually take place in a traditional setting is the instructor lectures and homework is assigned. With using the approach of flipping the class this will allow for the course work to be done in class allowing for more teacher student time in class to discuss the content. Students become active learners rather than passive learners. The students take responsibility for their learning and often take the content beyond the scope of the curriculum. Although it is not a new concept the way it is being used is getting more attention with educators. Assistive technology gives the students the ability to give their responses during the peer instruction sessions and allows more time for the instructor to maximize higher order thinking. Flipping a classroom does not supplant lecturing entirely due to economic reasons but flipping the classroom allows more classroom learning. I personally find a flipped classroom to be a very interesting educational concept that I will use part of the time before flipping it entirely.

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Assignment 7

The article especially relates to my curriculum and is applicable because of the nature of the content. I teach Career Development and the outcomes of the course require time away from the classroom and a tremendous amount of self-reflection. I do acknowledge the anxiety students feel as they are not confident in how to write a cover letter for example. They often want me to tell them what to say. I provide examples to review and get them to write their own and then I help them with how to improve on it buy making suggestions on the grammar, spelling, tone, wording, layout and content. In groups the write their own paragraph and share with the class and we discuss ways to improve and/or reinforce that they have produced a quality piece.The students are given deadlines and a role/part of the letter to write. They are to present to the class the role of a job applicant trying to gain an interview. We role play interviews by conducting mock interviews as well.

http://www.facultyfocus.com/articles/instructional-design/using-role-play-simulations-to-promote-active-learning/

Debbie - I could see how role playing could definitely be used with your course content, and in fact would be one of the best ways for students to prepare for career development. Interviewing simulations and even pre-interviewing simulations would be beneficial to students for building confidence for the real thing!

Michael - Great reflection, I agree with Debbie that using role play in career development would be excellent. I know from my own experience, teaching Heath Care Aide students, that we prepare them for their interviews through the use of "mock Interviews"

Roxy- I definitely agree with the use of role play to prepare for an interview. At the end of any program, the aim of the student is to gain employment in their designated field. Preparing for those common interview questions is essential. Going into an interview prepared gives a heightened sense of confidence! I also perform mock interviews in my esthetics classroom:)

Assignment 10

Webquest Example (Career Development)

The process:
 * Introduction
 * Task
 * Process
 * Evaluation
 * Conclusion

Where do you see yourself getting your work experience? is there a specific industry of interest to you?
 * Introduction:** Now that you are nearing the completion of your course it is time for your internship!


 * Task:** Your job is to research companies where you would like to get your practicum hours. You will show through pictures, video, data, charts/graphs or any media or method of your choice why 3 different companies you choose seem to be a good fit for you.


 * Process:**
 * Research 3 companies on the web provide a photos. [|Google Images]
 * Provide a map of the locations: [|Google Maps]
 * Ask yourself if you would enjoy working there. Describe why.
 * What is the pay?
 * How is the industry doing overall?
 * Speak to the employer or an employee within the company and explain what you learned from them.
 * What is the NOC code and other possible job titles you could use to expand your search? [|National Occupational Code]

The process for each company should be the same. You should spend at least 1 hour on each company. You will have 2 weeks to prepare your presentation and will have 15 minutes to present your information. [|Webquest]


 * Evaluation:**


 * Research Report : Research Report ||
 * Teacher Name: Wade Slater ||  ||   ||   ||
 * Student Name: ||  ||
 * CATEGORY || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Organization || Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. || Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. || Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. || The information appears to be disorganized. 8) ||
 * Internet Use || Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. || Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. || Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. || Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites. ||
 * Notes || Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion. || Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized. || Notes are recorded. || Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders. ||
 * Quality of Information || Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. || Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. || Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. || Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. ||
 * Date Created: May 14, 2013 03:46 pm (CDT) ||  ||   ||
 * Conclusion:**
 * Congratulations you have successfully provided yourself with a great head start with options for your practicum.**
 * CATEGORY || 4 || 3 || 2 || 1 ||
 * Organization || Information is very organized with well-constructed paragraphs and subheadings. || Information is organized with well-constructed paragraphs. || Information is organized, but paragraphs are not well-constructed. || The information appears to be disorganized. 8) ||
 * Internet Use || Successfully uses suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. || Usually able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. || Occasionally able to use suggested internet links to find information and navigates within these sites easily without assistance. || Needs assistance or supervision to use suggested internet links and/or to navigate within these sites. ||
 * Notes || Notes are recorded and organized in an extremely neat and orderly fashion. || Notes are recorded legibly and are somewhat organized. || Notes are recorded. || Notes are recorded only with peer/teacher assistance and reminders. ||
 * Quality of Information || Information clearly relates to the main topic. It includes several supporting details and/or examples. || Information clearly relates to the main topic. It provides 1-2 supporting details and/or examples. || Information clearly relates to the main topic. No details and/or examples are given. || Information has little or nothing to do with the main topic. ||
 * Date Created: May 14, 2013 03:46 pm (CDT) ||  ||   ||
 * Conclusion:**
 * Congratulations you have successfully provided yourself with a great head start with options for your practicum.**
 * Congratulations you have successfully provided yourself with a great head start with options for your practicum.**


 * We will discuss each option together and decide how to approach these companies**


 * Reflections of others assignments:**

Wade – RE GIL ASSIGNMENT 8: Good resources supplied and I agree it is a natural interest to a large percentage of your class. Wade – RE BRYAN ASSIGNMENT 8: Teaching the safety of others is focused on - this is great for you to teach. Knowing when to say NO or having the right to refuse. Wade - Michele do you not practice lifting, walking a simulated blind or disabled person? I think that counts toward role play in some capacity. Some content lends itself very well to role play and other types are more difficult but doable. I teach graphic arts and instead of just designing a piece I give specific jobs to each team member ie: Production Manager, Pre-Press Tech, Artist, and Estimator for example Wade - Teachers are under much pressure to utilize computers - some are not "native"
 * Wade – RE DEBBIE’S ASSIGNMENT &: ** That age-old questions of 'when are we ever going to use this?' Problem-Based Learning is also one of my favorites strategies too when it is necessary to inject some fun into things that may not be that interesting to students. Teaching students to think, problem solve, research and share findings is the goal even if they are "never going to use this".
 * Wade – Assignment 4 Donna.Thank you for presenting I like how you looked for ways to solve for the disadvantages! **.


 * Classroom Management dialogue:**

Wade - I had a hard of hearing student who had an interpreter type every word I said. I had to carefully watch the rate and volume of my speech. He was not grasping the material and was requiring too much of my time and slowed down the class at times. Donna thinks..There should be some type of funding available for a tutor in a situation such as this. Wade responds to Donna and Michelle...he actually had 2 interpreters at a time, they took turns. My problem was the course was in advanced graphics programs and he didn’t have the prerequisites necessary to succeed. I felt like I let him down because so far behind from the rest of the class. And yeah funding... Wade - Increasing the word count was a nice tactic. I find proximity generally works too for interrupters and disrupters. The hungry students really have rough and we have to be sensitive to this and extend ourselves by getting some food into them even if it is out of pocket sometimes.

Wade - I too use humour but sometime students feel they can be jokers too and I have ran into some inappropriate use of humour from students. <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Wade - Your tenacity to prove his cheating should be commended. He probably was backed into a corner and cheated because he doesn't get the material or he has checked out and doesn’t value his education. You calling him on it was a great lesson for him maybe more so than what he was tested on.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Wade - My Classroom Management Creed: Student engagement is imperative and remains a critical aspect of how successful an adult learner will be throughout their post secondary education. Using the knowledge of the entire classroom will foster new ideas in students as well as provide reinforcement of prior learning. Teachers that make students feel respected and that their input is valued goes far in maintaining student engagement. Life experience should be taken into account by using their experiences to enhance learning. Attributes including values, higher ethics, and rationale of subject matter are descriptors of what an educator must possess to be successful themselves. Showing students that they matter and are treated equally is the primary responsibility of all educators.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Wade - Why I support student-centred learning, collaborative learning and a classroom flip. New technologies, industry trends, new emerging markets, global growth and economic changes continue challenge conventional instructional methods. Creating an environment where learners that can adapt to change and become resilient in nature will find greater success in life and make a stronger and impactful contribution to society.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Assignment 8 comments on others presentations:**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Stephan - Your use of a flipped classroom, webquest, and case study all tie into each other very well. You have thought out the lesson plan very well and your outcomes are clear and achievable with your student-centred approaches.** - identify what effects each of the alignment angles has on vehicle handling - evaluate alignment readings and formulate effective repairs - (I esp like this formulate effective repairs)

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Michele - Your case study sounds realistic and practical and having student come up with a care plan for their client is a good teaching strategy. Finding the reasons for their declining health and the steps they can take to avoid further health problems would be a real challenge at times if the client doesn't want to change. Teaching students to think about saftey and hazards can help prevent injuries. Good presentation.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Assignment 5 comments on others presentations:**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Melodie - Keeping up with your peers use of technologies is a pretty strong motivator. Deciding on the content for a blog would be daunting. Your presentation and desire to have strong content with the use of humour and scalability are impressive. Designing, content, and marketing a blog done all in one summer with a 7 mth old is also impressive.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Tom - I like your project idea and that you used it to teach a class on medal art. Great visual presentation however.** <span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**your presentation images would be better enlarged, as it was tough to see detail and I was really interested in the results/content. The students will be inspired if they use their own favourite sports team. Good that you don't waste material too. Problems are good to have because once you figure things out you can show your student what not to do.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Gil - Your presentation was definitely full of passion, detail and good use of video too.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Stephan - I like that you showed what the frame looks like now and what it has too look like. You did make this a webquest project.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Bryan - "Cold bluing steel" you learn something new everyday. Good that you brought in a sample. Good information and delivery.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**David - I agree it can be daunting learning photography and related equipment. I like your shutter speed explanation.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Debbie - Using the internet for information on medical issue is scary. You are so right about that. Going to a professional was your best option.** I might have this done too. Thank you for the presentation.

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Roxanne - What a great idea for learning something valuable. Well done - It was a idea good to have someone there the first time rain or shine. Soapy water technique also a good idea.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">**Brenda - An interesting topic and a bit of history was nice to learn too. Health and aftercare are good considerations for the presentation to include.**

<span style="background-color: transparent; color: #000000; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15px; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline;">Barry -You should be on Myth Busters. Very technical and informative presentation.