Enriching content area learning experiences was the topic of this week’s class. We talked about how we would revise an old lesson to incorporate technology and “turn on the lights” for our students. Now we are looking at the National Education Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) and determining which two indicators we would like to strengthen our confidence in.
The first standard of the NETS-T is Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. The two indicators that I have chosen to work on are:
c. teachers promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d. teachers model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
I would accomplish this by using the GAME plan.
GOAL: My goal is to get my students comfortable using video recordings of themselves to promote enhanced learning and performances, as well as a reflective tool for them to use for self-evaluation.
ACTION: I will introduce students to video recording at the beginning of the year. At first, they can “play” with the camera to record themselves practicing new vocabulary. As they progress and become more comfortable using this tool, we will record storytelling, dialogues, and role-playing activities.
MONITOR: to monitor this, I will use a class wiki or blog for students to post comments about their progress. We will also create rubrics to evaluate how well they are doing.
EVALUATE: As we complete each assignment, students will be given an evaluation rubric to assess the effectiveness of using digital tools to enable them to plan, monitor, and improve their work. They can also post reflective comments on their blogs as to improvements that could be made for the next assignment. I would also like to collaborate with other teachers to get feedback on how to improve this technique.
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I enjoyed reading your GAME plan. I think that incorporating video recordings for your students is a new and different way of teaching students and helping them to have a hand in their own learning. I worked with a teacher that had students do voice recordings so they could hear how fast or slow, soft or quiet, they might be when reading. But I like this idea! I think that students would really enjoy this. Good luck with your GAME plan!!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a lot of fun! You might have the students modify their recordings in the form of an iMovie. They could possibly make a video portfolio through the use of iDvd or a similar program that might demonstrate their progress throughout the year. Great idea!
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