Thursday, September 26, 2013
Wednesday, September 25, 2013
Blog Post #6
Asking Questions to Improve Learning
The resource that I have found is Asking Questions to Improve Learning , the website states that as a teacher prepares for their classes they should compose questions that they will ask their students or questions that might be asked of the teacher. By doing this it will increase students' participation and encourages active learning. When asking questions in the classroom, students can showcase the materials learned, their thinking skills and what is need to prepare for exams.
I choose this resource because it had information that I would need to better myself in asking quality questions. The website Asking Questions to Improve Learning, broke down asking questions into different categories. These categories were: General Strategies for Asking Questions, Responding Effectively, Why Ask “Open Questions? Twelve Objectives, with Sample Questions, and Use Bloom’s Taxonomy. In each category, there are excellent examples in which a teacher can use in the classroom to ask questions to prompt learning.
The two categories in which I learned the most is Respond Effectively and Use Bloom’s Taxonomy. In my education thus far, I have not been taught how to respond to questions. Thanks to my own children, I have a little experience in responding to their questions, however not in a classroom setting. So for me, this was very valuable. Secondly in Bloom’s Taxonomy, there is an outline of the six cognitive process types and it placed them in an order in complexity.
Asking Better Questions in the Classroom
The resource I choose from the list that Dr. Strange gave in this assignment was a Youtube video by Joanne Chesley. In this video she explained that an open-ended question leaves the form of the answer up to the student to respond. Allowing the student to bring forth more information on the question asked. Secondly she defined that a closed-ended question is a response from a student that can be answered in one word, such as: yes, no, or a brief phrase. Ms. Chesley gave two great examples of both an open-ended question and a closed-ended question that could be used in the classroom.
The resource that I have found is Asking Questions to Improve Learning , the website states that as a teacher prepares for their classes they should compose questions that they will ask their students or questions that might be asked of the teacher. By doing this it will increase students' participation and encourages active learning. When asking questions in the classroom, students can showcase the materials learned, their thinking skills and what is need to prepare for exams.
I choose this resource because it had information that I would need to better myself in asking quality questions. The website Asking Questions to Improve Learning, broke down asking questions into different categories. These categories were: General Strategies for Asking Questions, Responding Effectively, Why Ask “Open Questions? Twelve Objectives, with Sample Questions, and Use Bloom’s Taxonomy. In each category, there are excellent examples in which a teacher can use in the classroom to ask questions to prompt learning.
The two categories in which I learned the most is Respond Effectively and Use Bloom’s Taxonomy. In my education thus far, I have not been taught how to respond to questions. Thanks to my own children, I have a little experience in responding to their questions, however not in a classroom setting. So for me, this was very valuable. Secondly in Bloom’s Taxonomy, there is an outline of the six cognitive process types and it placed them in an order in complexity.
The resource I choose from the list that Dr. Strange gave in this assignment was a Youtube video by Joanne Chesley. In this video she explained that an open-ended question leaves the form of the answer up to the student to respond. Allowing the student to bring forth more information on the question asked. Secondly she defined that a closed-ended question is a response from a student that can be answered in one word, such as: yes, no, or a brief phrase. Ms. Chesley gave two great examples of both an open-ended question and a closed-ended question that could be used in the classroom.
Thursday, September 19, 2013
Tuesday, September 17, 2013
Sunday, September 15, 2013
Blog Post #4
Why Podcast?
For my blog four assignment, the resources that I used to complete my assignment was Langwitches 1st Graders Create their Own Read-Along Audio Book, Listening- Comprehension-Podcasting, and the Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom by Joe Dale. For starters, before starting this assignment I was unaware of what podcasting was and how to use it. Although after watching the videos I have a better understanding of what a podcast is and how to use it in a classroom. What I really liked about the first video, Langwitches 1st Graders Create their Own Read-Along Audio Book , was that the first grade students were eager and excited to create a podcast. They started reading a book from a series from the Magic Tree House, Vacation Under the Volcano. After each chapter read, the class wrote a script with an interviewer, Jack and Annie. Then the students would record themselves reading the scripts for the podcast. The scripts would involve questions from the interviewer to Jack and Annie about their discoveries of dinosaurs. Once the recording was complete there were ten chapters of scripts, so the teacher created a booklet so that the students could follow along when they listened to the podcast.
The second resource I viewed was Listening-Comprehension-Podcasting , it made an interesting point on how recording a podcast is a great tool, especially for language learners. Allowing students a chance to play with the mechanics of languages, it gives opportunity to see, hear, and manipulate their voices. The activity that went along with this podcast was a second grade class, they were learning about a story of Purium. Their teacher wanted to create a podcast to be shared with their parents. The Jewish Studies teacher worked with each student to write a part in Hebrew. Collaboratively everyone came together to record and edit the podcast. When editing the teacher connected the SmartBoard so the students could come to the board and edit. However, the lesson here was not all about making a podcast, but about writing a script, listening, comprehension, collaboration, speaking skills, and fluency in the target language.
My last resource, Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom , in this video it describes the benefits of podcasting in a classroom. Some of the benefits include: being an effective way of interacting with students outside of the classroom. An example for this would be that you have a student that is really sick, if the teacher had a podcast the sick student, while at home, could view the podcast and not fall behind in the class. Podcasts allows for project based learning,promote creativity and innovation, providing a way for parents to see what their child is completing in school. As a mother of a first grader, I would love to see how much my daughter is growing in her education.
For my blog four assignment, the resources that I used to complete my assignment was Langwitches 1st Graders Create their Own Read-Along Audio Book, Listening- Comprehension-Podcasting, and the Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom by Joe Dale. For starters, before starting this assignment I was unaware of what podcasting was and how to use it. Although after watching the videos I have a better understanding of what a podcast is and how to use it in a classroom. What I really liked about the first video, Langwitches 1st Graders Create their Own Read-Along Audio Book , was that the first grade students were eager and excited to create a podcast. They started reading a book from a series from the Magic Tree House, Vacation Under the Volcano. After each chapter read, the class wrote a script with an interviewer, Jack and Annie. Then the students would record themselves reading the scripts for the podcast. The scripts would involve questions from the interviewer to Jack and Annie about their discoveries of dinosaurs. Once the recording was complete there were ten chapters of scripts, so the teacher created a booklet so that the students could follow along when they listened to the podcast.
My last resource, Benefits of Podcasting in the Classroom , in this video it describes the benefits of podcasting in a classroom. Some of the benefits include: being an effective way of interacting with students outside of the classroom. An example for this would be that you have a student that is really sick, if the teacher had a podcast the sick student, while at home, could view the podcast and not fall behind in the class. Podcasts allows for project based learning,promote creativity and innovation, providing a way for parents to see what their child is completing in school. As a mother of a first grader, I would love to see how much my daughter is growing in her education.
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Wednesday, September 11, 2013
C4T #1
Minimum Expectations
My teacher Karl Fisch was involved in a two day professional development course structured around the Common Core Math Standard. One activity that he and his group completed was a rating on the complexity of the math problems. Mr. Fisch felt as though a few could be on the PAPCC Test, and they were not discussing what REAL math problems should look like.
After reviewing the problems, they needed to work out the math problems. Mr. Fisch explained to his group that there was a different way of solving the equations. By using the program Desmos on their graphing calculators, Mr. Fisch was able to solve the equations. However, other members in his group did not agree with his technique. After this, it lead him to ask this question: “What should be our minimum expectations?”
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My Response to Mr. Fisch
I explained that I agreed with his colleges just a little. I think that is important to teach the proper formulas to students. Once the students have mastered the formulas, then show a few techniques that would be useful. I explained that as college student majoring in education, I too am struggling to remember the formulas I once was taught, so that I can effectively teach them to my students. All that I can remember are the cheats that my teachers taught.
Teenagers Need a Minimum of 9 Hours of Sleep a Night
Mr. Fisch talked about how school was back in session, and students need a minimum of 9 hours of sleep a night. To back up his argument he posted a video to his blog by TED Talk on the neuroscience of sleep. This video describes the health issues that are associated with insufficient hours of sleep. Also, there is a decrease in learning ability with the lack of sleep. So if a person were to take sleep more seriously a person can increase concentration, attention, decision making, creativity, social skills and health. While, on the other end to the spectrum, it will decrease mood swings, stress, anger, impulsiveness, drinking and smoking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LWULB9Aoopc
My Response to Mr. Fisch
Who would have thought that sleep had so many benefits? I am a college student, after viewing the video you placed in your blog, I found to be important and interesting. I personally never knew that sleep was viewed other than a way for resting and restoring the mind and body. I will take sleeping more seriously, for the health of my mind and body. Nine hours of sleep here I come.
My teacher Karl Fisch was involved in a two day professional development course structured around the Common Core Math Standard. One activity that he and his group completed was a rating on the complexity of the math problems. Mr. Fisch felt as though a few could be on the PAPCC Test, and they were not discussing what REAL math problems should look like.
After reviewing the problems, they needed to work out the math problems. Mr. Fisch explained to his group that there was a different way of solving the equations. By using the program Desmos on their graphing calculators, Mr. Fisch was able to solve the equations. However, other members in his group did not agree with his technique. After this, it lead him to ask this question: “What should be our minimum expectations?”
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My Response to Mr. Fisch
I explained that I agreed with his colleges just a little. I think that is important to teach the proper formulas to students. Once the students have mastered the formulas, then show a few techniques that would be useful. I explained that as college student majoring in education, I too am struggling to remember the formulas I once was taught, so that I can effectively teach them to my students. All that I can remember are the cheats that my teachers taught.
Teenagers Need a Minimum of 9 Hours of Sleep a Night
Mr. Fisch talked about how school was back in session, and students need a minimum of 9 hours of sleep a night. To back up his argument he posted a video to his blog by TED Talk on the neuroscience of sleep. This video describes the health issues that are associated with insufficient hours of sleep. Also, there is a decrease in learning ability with the lack of sleep. So if a person were to take sleep more seriously a person can increase concentration, attention, decision making, creativity, social skills and health. While, on the other end to the spectrum, it will decrease mood swings, stress, anger, impulsiveness, drinking and smoking.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=LWULB9Aoopc
My Response to Mr. Fisch
Who would have thought that sleep had so many benefits? I am a college student, after viewing the video you placed in your blog, I found to be important and interesting. I personally never knew that sleep was viewed other than a way for resting and restoring the mind and body. I will take sleeping more seriously, for the health of my mind and body. Nine hours of sleep here I come.
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