- The instructional strategies that would fit well with blogs in the classroom would be Indirect Instruction as it is student centered. Scaffolding would also work well as you could use a Blog to provide a framework for an investigation.
- The instructional strategies that would NOT fit well with blogs in the classroom would be direct instruction as it is highly teacher directed.
- Even though at first, I didn't see how Blogs could be used in my secondary math classroom, I now see many possible uses. I could set up a Classroom Blog that could facilitate assessment and enrichment by allowing myself to post writing prompts, links, and other resources for students. Also, a Student Blog could be used for journals or learning logs.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Instructional Strategies
WIKI WIKI WIKI
Whoa Wikis!!!
Link to my Wiki: http://cottrillwiki.wikispaces.com/
Check it out :)
I added "In 2010, a bond proposal passed and PHS will now get a football stadium on site at the High School." to the Pinckney High School Wikipedia page.
Link to my Wiki: http://cottrillwiki.wikispaces.com/
Check it out :)
I added "In 2010, a bond proposal passed and PHS will now get a football stadium on site at the High School." to the Pinckney High School Wikipedia page.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Computer Based Instructional Objects
Whenever using a computer based instructional object, there are additional considerations including accommodations for special needs students, time constraints, computer time constraints, group structure, grading scale, absent or suspended students, students that misuse technology and I'm sure I'm missing other ones! Most of these considerations must be considered before doing any lesson and therefore must be considered when using a computer based instruction object.
Check out these exemplary Math WebQuests:
1. Triggernometry by Kris Bunch, High Tech High
http://questgarden.com/100/96/9/100422202702/index.htm
I evaluted this Webquest for the WebQuest Evaluation and it is awesome! It uses deductive, inductive, scaffolding, simulation and problem solving! It provides the students with a crime scene and they are assigned tasks that they must complete using trigonometry, geometry and equation solving.
2. Tessellations and Geometric Shapes by Sara DeBoer
http://questgarden.com/102/71/8/100429114919/index.htm
This WebQuest asks the students to research to find tessellations in real life (students can physically go outside or around the school to find some) and take pictures of them. The must then explain why they are tessellations and present their findings to the class. Then the students do some work with polgyons and creating a pattern by translating, dilating and reflections. This WebQuest uses deductive and scaffolding to aid student learning. Very cool!
3. Mrs. Vanilla's Ice Cream Shop by Claudia Marmolejo
http://questgarden.com/103/23/9/100506004422/index.htm
Even though this WebQuest is not in my grade level, it is excellent! The students use this WebQuest to become familiar with converting improper fractions into mixed fractions. The difference between this one and the other 2 is it is mostly using a deductive instructional strategy and it is much shorter. Which makes sense as it was created for a much younger audience. The connection to the student is great and it works very nicely!
Check out these exemplary Math WebQuests:
1. Triggernometry by Kris Bunch, High Tech High
http://questgarden.com/100/96/9/100422202702/index.htm
I evaluted this Webquest for the WebQuest Evaluation and it is awesome! It uses deductive, inductive, scaffolding, simulation and problem solving! It provides the students with a crime scene and they are assigned tasks that they must complete using trigonometry, geometry and equation solving.
2. Tessellations and Geometric Shapes by Sara DeBoer
http://questgarden.com/102/71/8/100429114919/index.htm
This WebQuest asks the students to research to find tessellations in real life (students can physically go outside or around the school to find some) and take pictures of them. The must then explain why they are tessellations and present their findings to the class. Then the students do some work with polgyons and creating a pattern by translating, dilating and reflections. This WebQuest uses deductive and scaffolding to aid student learning. Very cool!
3. Mrs. Vanilla's Ice Cream Shop by Claudia Marmolejo
http://questgarden.com/103/23/9/100506004422/index.htm
Even though this WebQuest is not in my grade level, it is excellent! The students use this WebQuest to become familiar with converting improper fractions into mixed fractions. The difference between this one and the other 2 is it is mostly using a deductive instructional strategy and it is much shorter. Which makes sense as it was created for a much younger audience. The connection to the student is great and it works very nicely!
Friday, May 7, 2010
Educational Technology Course - Website vs. Blog
This if my first blog! I don't have much experience with them but what I can tell so far is that a Blog is information posted by anyone who sets up an account. It could be their thoughts, opinions, feelings or even posting from a trip or experience. I remember watching the movie Julie & Julia and that she used a blog to post on her experiences as she worked through an intense cookbook. A traditional website has pages that have information posted on them, typically about a business, sports teams or for some type of functional use.
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