While taking a summer class isn't always the most exciting thing in the world, when you're able to have something tangible at the end is always huge benefit. Looking back over the past 8 weeks, a lot has been accomplished, by the instructor and the learner.
Being a "non traditional" educator (PE), I, at times, get lost in creating things for students and how the digital world can apply to my physical world in which I teach. However, being in a class with other teachers (all disciplines) I have found some things that possibly can be applied to my discipline and that my struggles are also others.
I have been able to create/refine a few of my lessons as a result of this class. One of the most beneficial assignments was creating/building collaborative assignments. During this time, i was able to look at i use paddlet as a place for movie notes and study guides and was able to see how Prezi's can be used in class as more interactive lessons that not only I can create, but something students could create as well.
Mark:
ReplyDeleteI agree that this class has been worthwhile. I also agree that the collaborative assignments were the most beneficial. We use Padlet during our IEP meetings. This year I would like to use it when we start new units to find out what the students already "know" and what they would like to learn about.
Have a great school year.
I use Padlet for what you want to do it for. What do they "KNOW". It is an awesome tool.
DeleteI would imagine that it is very difficult to find ways to incorporate technology in the PE curriculum, in part because students don't necessarily see the "fit" either. But, as you begin to incorporate more lessons I bet you'll see more applications for it in your classroom as the year goes on.
ReplyDeleteMark,
ReplyDeleteThe collaboration has really been helpful for me as well. I feel like I have benefited from watching others use so many different tools and it makes me want to just try new things. Good luck and have a great year!