I have selected two indicators from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) web site to increase my competence and proficiency in. The two indicators I have selected are 2 - A, design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity and 2-C, customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.
To accomplish these task I have developed a GAME Plan. The first phase of my plan (G/Goal) is to learn more about adapting computer tutorials to promote student learning by customizing the tutorial to address students' diverse learning styles. The second phase (A/Action) is to look for and find a computer tutorial program that is designed for high school physical science. To do this I will use a search engine to look online. The third phase (M/Monitor) involves creating a check list inline with the characteristics in figure 4.2, page 54 in our text to use when reviewing software. The forth and final phase (E/Evaluate and Extend) includes utilizing the software with my students to develop their skills in problem solving, finding creative solutions and higher-order thinking that is associated with solving math word problems.
Digital learning tools like computer tutorials will enable students' to work at their own pace, create cooperative learning opportunities, allow me the opportunity to work with those students that need more direct instruction without hampering the progress of those capable of moving at a faster pace and enable me to do a better job of addressing the individual learning styles of my students.
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Richard,
ReplyDeleteI like your idea about using computer tutorials in the classroom. It is great for a class with learners that work at many different paces. I also think that students will get more excited about learning if they do have to opportunity to move faster or slower depending on their needs. I think the most difficult part would be finding an effective program! Good Luck!
Sally
Hello Richard.
ReplyDeleteI like your idea of using software to create individualize tutorials for your students. I know my students love surfing the internet for webquests so I can imagine that this type of learning would go over very well in the science classroom. I teach 9th grade general science and 10th grade Biology so I'd be very interested in the program you decide to use. I've recently been using Voicethreads as a way for students to convey information in projects as well as show their creativity. It's also great tool for student collaboration and social learning. What else are you using the science classroom?
-Mike