I imagine it will take a while for teachers, staff, and students to have enough quiet moments to come to terms with all we have experienced (if we ever do), as Covid-19 spikes and virtual learning stretches on. After reading about it, it makes total sense as to why it is beneficial. Playing Jeopardy before a test is a fun way to review, and having a template to use via power point is invaluable. : At first, it was incredibly difficult transitioning from traditional high school to online learning,. I like remote learning. He has made it easy to understand the work I need to do. Can a virus get on your computer if you have up-to-date virus protection? This site would be a good resource to use when studying music compositions. You can also contact me on Twitter at @Larryferlazzo. Patrick Wilson Jr., Mara Hug, and Rich Yamamoto (the same student who wrote the preceding contribution) are hosts of Discover Podcasting at the Kansas State School for the Blind. But journaling coupled with reflectionespecially during times of historic crisisshowed me that this activity can support complexity and has a long tradition for good reason. It takes awhile of trying a new study strategy to know if it actually works for you, so do not give up the first time you try it for any reason. Realizing the ongoing problems, a mobile software has been developed. What specifically am I struggling with, and why? 2023 Editorial Projects in Education, Inc. Citing sources on class materials would show students how to properly cite materials in actual situations. You can encourage and guide reflective learning by asking relevant questions, such as which parts of the material do I struggle with?, which learning techniques work well for me?, and is there anything I can do to make my learning process more effective?. It would be especially helpful for older students whose reading level does not meet their actual grade level, thereby making reading in core classes more difficult. Reading information directed by the course professors is a great start but it is not the whole story and will rarely lead to a compelling case or any growth, it is because of this we must take more responsibility for our own learning and growth, especially with distance learning. The list doesnt include ones from this current year, but you can find those by clicking on the answers category found in the sidebar. I also found the concept of looping of interest, because I did not know that it was still done. It didnt surprise me as much as reinforce to me how important it is for kids to take ownership of their learning. Education Week has published a collection of posts from this blog, along with new material, in an e-book form. Students were always finding ways around blocks to game sites and social networking sites. What any school needs to keep in mind is that no matter what sort of technology exists, teachers should be well-informed in how to effectively use it in their classrooms. Furthermore, if you do this, you can also ask yourself what all the techniques that work well for you have in common. The large (masked) gatherings to protest the death of George Floyd and centuries of institutionalized racism were the first time many of us left our homes in New Jersey. My other concern would be how the filtering software at the school would affect some of the resources I would like to use, such as online notation programs. Leadership & Management Individual Reflective Essay Throughout this module, I have learned many things and encountered diverse experiences, both exciting and challenging. I think it would be difficult to use if I wanted my students to take the quiz online, because from what I read they would have to copy and paste the code for the quiz I have created in order to access it. Edutopia and Lucas Education Research are trademarks or registered trademarks of the George Lucas Educational Foundation in the U.S. and other countries. Its much more relaxed now, and I must say, its rather enjoyable. Just because there is filtering software does not mean it is fail proof, and students are always finding ways around it to access their favorite social networking or gaming sites. My main concern is how often I would be able to get my class into the computer lab in order to use these resources. The model is given as below. I ended up balancing both of these every week. This is called modular approach of teaching and learning (k.Jaya sree,2004) if self learning modules are available on some topics they can b given to the students as assignments for self learning .scientific attitude refers to an individual's outlook This model is a recognised framework for my reflection. To create amazing modular learning it is crucial that your content is developed into small, independent bite-sized chunks. The Boxtops site is a good reminder of an easy way we can raise money for our schools. These tests were very high stress. After debate among our staff about the merits of synchronous versus asynchronous instruction, I turned the question to my classes in a Google Form, asking about what they preferred. End of Module Reflection | A Journey Through Learning A Journey Through Learning Kirsten Farquhar's Professional Learning Site MenuSkip to content Home Standard for Provisional Registration End of Module Reflection 1 Reply Throughout this 1st semester, I have enjoyed the HWB module. I wish my teacher preparation was as thorough as some of the examples! The questionnaire showed a true reflection of me as a reflector and a theorist. Many of the household items we use and by have boxtops on them. This would greatly help students who are easily distracted while on the computer, especially when doing research for a project or paper. I conclude by sharing the opinion of a student from my class. First was the great benefits of project-based learning. People have been aware on how education is able to lead their future to betterment. My son joined briefly to talk about a recent Avator obsession; our class felt almost like a family. Students who did not pass the test, or part of the test, their junior year had an especially stressful time taking the test their senior year. Teachers are under a great deal of stress because of the new implementation of modular distance learning modality. I feel that web site evaluation techniques are extremely important for students. Reflective learning can be something that you do by yourself or together with others. However, that doesnt mean that I would be opposed to doing assignments online; I just want the instruction to be in a classroom, because its nice to know that youre truly not the only one who may be lost. Technology cannot replace good teaching, it only enhances it. I typed words into the generator, but when the game was displayed all of the tiles were blank??? The time came when I have finally decided to take e-learning. The Chance to Redo Assignments, School Shootings This Year: How Many and Where, The Best Advice for New Teachers, in 5 Words or Less: 2023 Edition. It is harder because of my sister. We had two computer labs, one for middle school and one for high school. Mara (Freshman) loves to read and spend time with her friends. These publications would range from discipline in the classroom to effective teaching strategies to music specific strategies. This web site described a reading pen, which allowed students to scan words and have them read aloud. http://www.soundtree.com/lesson-plans#article. Similarly, another study found that reflective learning helped students process the learning material and link it to material that theyve encountered previously. In these sorts of software, students work at their own level, so a larger range of students (from special needs, to gifted, and all those in between) would be able to participate successfully. Looping is done in a sense in the music world a little more than other areas. The high school I attended (located in PA) had senior projects instead of testing. http://office.microsoft.com/en-us/templates/. Those experiences compared to this year were less than pleasant, simply because at the time, I didnt know what I was doing, and I tended to overwork myself silly. Looking at the web site address and if there is an author listed is the first thing someone should do when visiting a site. First, school is over fast. Reflection on Distance Education Created by Schmitz, Carrie A, last modified by Kelly, Bradley P on Nov 02, 2010 From The Viewpoint of Someone That Has Taken Several Distance Learning Courses: After spending the last year taking online classes, I feel that distance learning has a lot to offer. Students will record their own voice reciting the report using multi-track digital audio software. I could use this idea in my music class by having students create a story based on a classical piece of music. My reflection to this thing is having modular in new normal is hard, because the lesson in module is not all in the internet. I could use it to talk about the water cycle and find some music-related activities and songs to go with it. I miss my friends. The module 9 scavenger hunts links to the computer basics quizzes would be useful to go over with students when just beginning the year. Alternatively, in other cases, you might want to engage in slower and deeper reflection, by writing down all the key topics that youve learned about, and going over this list to identify areas that you dont understand well. They are no longer learning without a goal or a purpose. Sometimes, I have assumed that students already know what I breeze over. As a music teacher, I am embarrassed to admit that I know very little about copyright law. I do not like that it doesnt give the correct answer and this may be frustrating for some students. You can send one to me at lferlazzo@epe.org. In Part One, five students from the high school where I teach in Sacramento, Calif., shared their reflections. I know that it is possible to beam assignments back and forth, so perhaps there would be a way for students to beam compositions to each other? This lesson plan covers a multitude of skills. Modular instruction is an alternative instructional design that uses developed instructional materials which are based on the needs of the students. What should you do if you suspect you have a virus?Run your antivirus program ASAP. It is surprising how much money some schools are willing to put into technology, while others are not willing to invest much at all. As far as screening websites goes, I have also discovered that sometimes teachers can access web sites in their accounts but students could not access those sites from their student accounts. For example, in some cases, you might engage in quick and shallow reflection while youre studying, by asking yourself do I really understand this material?. The ASCAP Foundation (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers) offers grants generally amounting to $2,500. For example, how well you understand certain concepts. Today, the first three contributions come from students in Austin Greens 1st grade class in Utah. I have seen many students in computer labs surfing the internet unsupervised. Provide opportunities for self-reflection and meaning-making. and were due Fridays.. She put more emphasis on project-based learning.She understood that students would be more motivated to learn about topics they were personally interested in. This is a more complex question, but simple ones are just as effective. My administrators were always talking about integrating disciplines, and I am sure this unit would have made them happy. When done as a shared activity, reflective learning can take many forms. These images and video clips can be integrated into a science or math lesson, or used as a writing prompt or ideas for a research paper. I recommend students should take this assessment because it can help you a lot in so many ways, but it really can help you to limit and schedule your time each day a little better so you can focus more on your goals .I am very determined to make better improvements to both of these sections and focus on my future career and goals., To become truly engaged and to be able to actually learn to a higher level as students we must take a much more serious and active role. This would help get parents into the school, allow them to network with other parents, and let parents see what their students classroom life looks like. I like this site because a teacher can take data from anything and turn it into a graph. If not, why not? Note: when it comes to shared reflective learning, an important concept to be aware of is the protg effect, which is a psychological phenomenon where teaching, pretending to teach, or preparing to teach information to others helps a person learn that information. An athlete whos preparing for a competition can think about which learning strategies arent working well for them and why, and then either improve the way they use those strategies, or replacing those strategies with better ones. So when I began reading Module 4 and saw the description of Backward Design, it was intriguing and something that I filed in my memory for later use. It would be a good site to refer to before developing a lesson about computer viruses for my students. I would use laptops in my classroom to have students create projects like power points, do research, compose music online, and play educational music games online. It would eliminate some distractions and allow students to finish assignments quicker, and likely produce better work.I have not used either of these tools before. I provided this link as well because it gives step-by-step instructions on how to decrease the amount of information displayed on the computer screen, helping students focus better. 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