Learning Styles
This webpage has a chart that gives good examples of how people with different learning styles comprehend information. When I looked at the date on this webpage information I was shocked. I feel the chart is still applicable today and so I posted it here. .
Rose, C. (1987). Learning Styles. Retrieved February 27, 2009, from Accelerated Learning Web site: http://www.chaminade.org/INSPIRE/learnstl.htm
Friday, February 27, 2009
Resource Log 20
Classroom Democracy
I came across and intriguing article about a social studies teacher using democracy as part of the classroom environment. It wasn't her just teaching democracy she was enabling her class to use a democratic process in the classroom. Her student had made their own classroom bill of rights and students rights in the class. It is very interesting. The students are giving choice which is very important especially to teenagers.
Shaw, L. (2003, March 13). Democratic Classroom [Teaching Social Studies]. Retrieved February 27, 2009, from Learning Central database: http://www.learningcentral.org/plp/nec/plpportfolios.nsf/ WorkSlidesByFolder/86256D0D0059A21487256E7A00738FAD?OpenDocument
I came across and intriguing article about a social studies teacher using democracy as part of the classroom environment. It wasn't her just teaching democracy she was enabling her class to use a democratic process in the classroom. Her student had made their own classroom bill of rights and students rights in the class. It is very interesting. The students are giving choice which is very important especially to teenagers.
Shaw, L. (2003, March 13). Democratic Classroom [Teaching Social Studies]. Retrieved February 27, 2009, from Learning Central database: http://www.learningcentral.org/plp/nec/plpportfolios.nsf/ WorkSlidesByFolder/86256D0D0059A21487256E7A00738FAD?OpenDocument
Resource Log 19
This is an interesting article about the history of democracy and how it applies to teaching. This is part of developing a learning community. This is one of the chapters discussed in the wiki book.
Pryor, C. R. (2004, Winter). Creating a Democratic Classroom: Three Themes for Citizen Teacher Reflection. In Reference Publications. Retrieved February 27, 2009, from Kappa Delta Pi Record Web site: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4 009 /is_200401 /ai_n9395744.
Pryor, C. R. (2004, Winter). Creating a Democratic Classroom: Three Themes for Citizen Teacher Reflection. In Reference Publications. Retrieved February 27, 2009, from Kappa Delta Pi Record Web site: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_qa4 009 /is_200401 /ai_n9395744.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Resource Log 18
Assessment Resources for Teachers!!!
This website has links to all different authentic assessment resources. There are rubrics, performance assessments, and links on how to help teachers create better forms of assessment to judge students learning.
Vandervelde, J. (2008, October 25). Online Assessment Resources for Teachers. In Authentic Assessment. Retrieved February 18, 2009, from University of Wisconsin-Stout Web site: http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/assess.shtml
This website has links to all different authentic assessment resources. There are rubrics, performance assessments, and links on how to help teachers create better forms of assessment to judge students learning.
Vandervelde, J. (2008, October 25). Online Assessment Resources for Teachers. In Authentic Assessment. Retrieved February 18, 2009, from University of Wisconsin-Stout Web site: http://www.uwstout.edu/soe/profdev/assess.shtml
Resource Log 17
Authentic Assessment
There are many ways to judge or grade the performance of students in class. This article shows the difference between tradition assessment methods and using authentic assessments. An example of traditional assessment would be selecting a response. An example of using authentic assessment would be performing a task.
Mueller, J. (2008). What is Authentic Assessment. In Authentic Assessment Toolbox. Retrieved February 18, 2009, from http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/whatisit.htm
There are many ways to judge or grade the performance of students in class. This article shows the difference between tradition assessment methods and using authentic assessments. An example of traditional assessment would be selecting a response. An example of using authentic assessment would be performing a task.
Mueller, J. (2008). What is Authentic Assessment. In Authentic Assessment Toolbox. Retrieved February 18, 2009, from http://jonathan.mueller.faculty.noctrl.edu/toolbox/whatisit.htm
Resource Log 16
The Council for Exceptional Children's take on Authentic Learning!
This is another article about authentic learning. It gives another good description of what this types of learning is. It also gives teachers ideas on how they can change there lessons to make a better learning environment. It doesn't really apply technology but I sure most creative teachers could come up with some ways to incorporate it anyway.
Council for Exceptional Children. (2007). Authentic Learning. Retrieved February 18, 2009, from http://www.cec.sped.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Experiential_Learning&Template=/TaggedPage/ TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=24&ContentID=4697
This is another article about authentic learning. It gives another good description of what this types of learning is. It also gives teachers ideas on how they can change there lessons to make a better learning environment. It doesn't really apply technology but I sure most creative teachers could come up with some ways to incorporate it anyway.
Council for Exceptional Children. (2007). Authentic Learning. Retrieved February 18, 2009, from http://www.cec.sped.org/AM/Template.cfm?Section=Experiential_Learning&Template=/TaggedPage/ TaggedPageDisplay.cfm&TPLID=24&ContentID=4697
Reflection Journal 7
This past week I have been investigating what authentic learning is. I have found a few very interesting articles about what it is and how I should be incorporating it into my classroom. I have always felt learning by doing is the best way for students to really understand learning objectives. I myself did not always learn much by just having a teacher tell me about a subject. I needed to have a hands on learning experience to fully understand course material. This is why I chose to teach in the Applied Technology department at my school. Most of my lessons are paired up with some type of experiment or real world application. This semester my Culinary Arts students are hosting a catering event for teachers in my building. It will be set up just like an event in a restaurant or banquet. They have many different jobs and they also will have to figure food costs and see if we make a profit. They all like to make food but we are teaching them how to use their experience with food as a possible career path. It is very cool and I am excited for them.
Friday, February 13, 2009
Resource Log 15
Authentic Learning for the 21st Century!!!
This journal article gives great information of what authentic learning is. It also is a really good article because it discusses ways to incorporate technology into the learning process. Is is a great article. I can't post it in my chapter 3 sandbox but I do want to use the some of the information for our wiki book. If you are participating in the chapter 3 wiki please take a look.
Lombardi, M. M. (2007, March). Authentic Learning for the 21st Century. Educause Learning Initiative. Retrieved February 13, 2007, from Educause Web site: http://net.educause.edu/ir/ library/pdf/ELI3009.pdf
This journal article gives great information of what authentic learning is. It also is a really good article because it discusses ways to incorporate technology into the learning process. Is is a great article. I can't post it in my chapter 3 sandbox but I do want to use the some of the information for our wiki book. If you are participating in the chapter 3 wiki please take a look.
Lombardi, M. M. (2007, March). Authentic Learning for the 21st Century. Educause Learning Initiative. Retrieved February 13, 2007, from Educause Web site: http://net.educause.edu/ir/ library/pdf/ELI3009.pdf
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
Resource Log 14
Real-world learning in a virtual environment
A former North Carolina Technology & Learning Teacher of the Year talks about how she worked with the North Carolina Zoo to get students excited about learning.
Walbert, D. (n.d.). Real-world learning in a virtual environment. In Learn NC. Retrieved February 11, 2009, from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Web site: http://www.learnnc.org/lp/ pages/802
A former North Carolina Technology & Learning Teacher of the Year talks about how she worked with the North Carolina Zoo to get students excited about learning.
Walbert, D. (n.d.). Real-world learning in a virtual environment. In Learn NC. Retrieved February 11, 2009, from University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Web site: http://www.learnnc.org/lp/ pages/802
Resource Log 13
Real World Learning with the Hybrid Model
This is an interesting article about the concept of real world leaning. It gives a great summary.
Spilka, R. (2002, March 20). Approximately "Real World" Learning with the Hybrid Model. Teaching with Technology Today, 8(6). Retrieved February 11, 2009, from http://www.uwsa.edu/ttt/articles/ spilka.htm
This is an interesting article about the concept of real world leaning. It gives a great summary.
Spilka, R. (2002, March 20). Approximately "Real World" Learning with the Hybrid Model. Teaching with Technology Today, 8(6). Retrieved February 11, 2009, from http://www.uwsa.edu/ttt/articles/ spilka.htm
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Reflections Journal 6
Student Centered Learning
After spending time reading through different theorists and getting a better idea of what constructivism is I am ready to apply it to my lessons. I feel I do already use a lot of student centered learning activities but many of them do not include technology. I have thought about how I can change my class while using the same curriculum. My students usually fill out journal after hands on cooking lab. They will usually have a few refection questions to answer. I think I am going to transform this into a class blog for the students to talk about the labs. I would like to use a program where each student could set up their own blog like the one we have in this class. Are there any suggestions for other blog sites teachers are using? I need something that I can have a lot of control over. Another idea I have is creating a recipe quest for my students. I want my students to be able to find good recipes to use in our class that apply the concepts we are learning in the chapter.
I know students really enjoy using the computer labs at school and are often more likely to be engaged in an assignment if we use computers. The only problem is we are only allowed to use the computer labs so many times a quarter. I am concerned about getting the students to comment on blogs as a homework assignment because some of my students do not have a computer or the internet. I think I may try the blog assignment as an extra credit opportunity to get it started.
After spending time reading through different theorists and getting a better idea of what constructivism is I am ready to apply it to my lessons. I feel I do already use a lot of student centered learning activities but many of them do not include technology. I have thought about how I can change my class while using the same curriculum. My students usually fill out journal after hands on cooking lab. They will usually have a few refection questions to answer. I think I am going to transform this into a class blog for the students to talk about the labs. I would like to use a program where each student could set up their own blog like the one we have in this class. Are there any suggestions for other blog sites teachers are using? I need something that I can have a lot of control over. Another idea I have is creating a recipe quest for my students. I want my students to be able to find good recipes to use in our class that apply the concepts we are learning in the chapter.
I know students really enjoy using the computer labs at school and are often more likely to be engaged in an assignment if we use computers. The only problem is we are only allowed to use the computer labs so many times a quarter. I am concerned about getting the students to comment on blogs as a homework assignment because some of my students do not have a computer or the internet. I think I may try the blog assignment as an extra credit opportunity to get it started.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Resource Log 13
Constructivist Design Conference
After watching a clip on teacher centered learning I looked for some videos on Student Centered Learning. I came across this short video on the Constructivist Design Conference. I thought this type of conference would be a really great staff development opportunity for my school. The conference focuses on having teachers do the same activities they want the teachers take back and use in their own classrooms. I thought it was very interesting.
Mesibov, D. (2008, October 29). Constructivist Design Conference 2007 pt. 1. Message posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzzli9P3NLI
After watching a clip on teacher centered learning I looked for some videos on Student Centered Learning. I came across this short video on the Constructivist Design Conference. I thought this type of conference would be a really great staff development opportunity for my school. The conference focuses on having teachers do the same activities they want the teachers take back and use in their own classrooms. I thought it was very interesting.
Mesibov, D. (2008, October 29). Constructivist Design Conference 2007 pt. 1. Message posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzzli9P3NLI
Thursday, February 5, 2009
Resource Log 12
I watched a short video on You Tube that popped up when I was looking for videos on constructivism. This video portrays a teacher-centered learning environment. It was a very boring environment and the students were not listening, interacting, and most of all learning. Yuck! Watch this video if you want to learn how to bore you students.
Murphy, E. (2007, October 23). The Perils of the Teacher Centered Classroom. Message posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz2B1nNNUeY&feature=related
Murphy, E. (2007, October 23). The Perils of the Teacher Centered Classroom. Message posted to http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xz2B1nNNUeY&feature=related
Wednesday, February 4, 2009
Reflections Journal 5
Applying Constructivism in the Classroom
Today I read a new article listed below about the history of Constructivism and I thought I would use what I learned from it as part of my journal post. The article "Constructivism: Pre-historical to Post-modern" by William Warrick really got me thinking about how I apply the constructivism theory in my own classroom. I teach Food and Nutrition and Culinary Arts in a high school setting. I have always believed that children learn best by using real experiences. Real experiences bring classroom concepts to life for students. Help them not only understand material but also remember it. I have the pleasure of teaching a class where we apply learning objectives to real hands on experiences a few times a week. So I mix traditional methods with nontraditional methods such as constructivism.
After thinking about how my teaching methods might apply to the idea of constructivism I then decided to start thinking about how I can use these types of methods but include technology. We have done video taping of cooking labs but I feel I use technology most in my class as a tool for me and not the students. So my next challenge will be to look for new innovative ways to use technology to that applies to my foods curriculum. I am open to suggestions but will be spending time the next few days finding resources for my class.
Today I read a new article listed below about the history of Constructivism and I thought I would use what I learned from it as part of my journal post. The article "Constructivism: Pre-historical to Post-modern" by William Warrick really got me thinking about how I apply the constructivism theory in my own classroom. I teach Food and Nutrition and Culinary Arts in a high school setting. I have always believed that children learn best by using real experiences. Real experiences bring classroom concepts to life for students. Help them not only understand material but also remember it. I have the pleasure of teaching a class where we apply learning objectives to real hands on experiences a few times a week. So I mix traditional methods with nontraditional methods such as constructivism.
After thinking about how my teaching methods might apply to the idea of constructivism I then decided to start thinking about how I can use these types of methods but include technology. We have done video taping of cooking labs but I feel I use technology most in my class as a tool for me and not the students. So my next challenge will be to look for new innovative ways to use technology to that applies to my foods curriculum. I am open to suggestions but will be spending time the next few days finding resources for my class.
Resource Log 11
For better understanding of Constructivism I found another article titled "Constructivism: Prehistorical to Post Modern." I really liked reading this article. It gave a nice summary of the history of Constructivism. The article also included information on how you can apply the learning theory today. Very Interesting!
Warrick, W. R. (n.d.). Constructivism: Pre-historical to Post-modern [Data file]. Retrieved February 4, 2009, from George Mason University Web site: http://mason.gmu.edu/~wwarrick/Portfolio/ Products/constructivism.html
Warrick, W. R. (n.d.). Constructivism: Pre-historical to Post-modern [Data file]. Retrieved February 4, 2009, from George Mason University Web site: http://mason.gmu.edu/~wwarrick/Portfolio/ Products/constructivism.html
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Resource Log 10
I thought it would be interesting to look up the actual wikipedia information on Constructivism. They has a list of different theoriests to compare with along with the background information of constuctivism. Maria Montessori was listed as a contributer to this educational premise.
Wikipedia. (2009, February 2). Constructivism (learning Theory). Message posted to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructivism_(learning_theory)
Wikipedia. (2009, February 2). Constructivism (learning Theory). Message posted to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Constructivism_(learning_theory)
Monday, February 2, 2009
Resource Log 9
Philosophy of Technology Meets Social Constructivism
Interesting article on how constructivism meshes with technology. The article focuses on the different ways these two topics effect one another.
Baird, D. (1997, Spring). Philosophy of Technology Meets Social Constructivism. In Society for Philosophy and Technology. Retrieved February 2, 2009, from http:/?scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ SPT/v2_n3n4html/brey.html
Interesting article on how constructivism meshes with technology. The article focuses on the different ways these two topics effect one another.
Baird, D. (1997, Spring). Philosophy of Technology Meets Social Constructivism. In Society for Philosophy and Technology. Retrieved February 2, 2009, from http:/?scholar.lib.vt.edu/ejournals/ SPT/v2_n3n4html/brey.html
Resource Log 8 Teachnology
This website has all sorts of useful tools including a rubric maker, lesson plans, and printable worksheets for teachers. Along with these resources there is information pertaining to using constructivism and technology together in the classroom. Check out the learning models and current trends in education.
Constructivism and Technology. (2009). Teachnology. Retrieved February 2, 2009, from http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/constructivism/and_technology/
Constructivism and Technology. (2009). Teachnology. Retrieved February 2, 2009, from http://www.teach-nology.com/currenttrends/constructivism/and_technology/
Reflections Journal 4
After spending time creating my section of the wiki textbook I have decided that creating a textbook has to be one of the hardest jobs. I feel may partner and I did some pretty good research but at what point do you stop and then put your information together. Information available to us is ever changing. This makes it hard to tell if the information we wrote about is the best and most correct information available. I guess this is where a wikibook is appropriate. Any time new data comes around you can make modifications to the work already available.
It was difficult for me to decide what information to keep and toss when I had to summarize my theorists. I found them all very interesting but knew I only had about 1000-1500 words to work with. Also the section we are writing is a summary of origins and backgrounds so I tried not to get to carried a way. Overall this was a very intimidating but interesting experience. I hope as the semester progresses this process will become easier. I did notice the pace is certainly going to pick up. I am grateful we had extra time for the first run. I am interested to see how my classmates have formatted their research for their wiki post on Wednesday. Anyone else care to share their first wikibook experience???
It was difficult for me to decide what information to keep and toss when I had to summarize my theorists. I found them all very interesting but knew I only had about 1000-1500 words to work with. Also the section we are writing is a summary of origins and backgrounds so I tried not to get to carried a way. Overall this was a very intimidating but interesting experience. I hope as the semester progresses this process will become easier. I did notice the pace is certainly going to pick up. I am grateful we had extra time for the first run. I am interested to see how my classmates have formatted their research for their wiki post on Wednesday. Anyone else care to share their first wikibook experience???
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