Unit 1 Reflections

Must I use a inquiry-based learning approach in my classroom to use computers as a tool?

No, But according to the classromm snapshot it is by far the most effective way for a student to discover information. A lot of what happens in a classroom is dependant on the class you have and what level they are not just acdemically but whether they can handle the freedom to use inqury-based learning.

3.    Can I still use tutorials and drill-and-practice software?

YYes, drill- and- practice software and tutorials should be used as a way to renforce what has already been learned. But not as the primary use of technology in the classroom. Idealy I would want to use both bepending on the strengths of the child and the ability of the class as a whole.

Y

Won’t I have to spend a great deal of time to develop these units of instruction?

Depending on the knowledge one has about the specific technology being used, technology can also the incorperated into units already in place. Also as suggested in the text one could be apart of team planning where integration is grade level wide.

 

Won’t every student need a computer to use it as a tool?

 

In a perfect world it would be ideal for each student to have their own computer. But as we all know from the education profession there are constant budget cuts and lack of resources in the school systems. A teacher must be able to do the most with what they have, 21st century skills are an important part of the future for students even if the school system is a few years behined. It is up to the teacher to advocte and fight for what they need in order to help their students achieve their goal.

Chapter 2 Reflections Questions

How do I plan an integrated lesson that will work for my students?

 

Depending on what the schools system has in place there my already be a systematic way of incorperating technology into the regular classroom. Taking the time to seek staff development opportunities could be benficial, asking fro help from fellow teacher and maintaining an open dialogue among staff to play to the strengths of others. Something you are not good at could be something some one else has a nack for.

Why do I need objectives to help with my planning and lesson development?

 

To see if you reach the goals set forth at the beginning of the lesson adn what you may need to change inorder for the lesson to work the next time. What may work with one class may not work with another from year to year.

How can I encourage my students to engage in the processing of information?

 

Children are like sponges they absorb lots of information. By asking thought provoking questions a child is able to process the inofrmation they have been given also through the use or realworld applications.