21st Century Skills for Students and Teachers, including the ICT Competency Framework for Teachers
Although “technology skills” is a small piece of the 21st century framework, components of the interactive classroom can be integrated through many areas of framework. The Interactive Classroom can help teach students about many 21st Century skills by providing an easier way for students to relate to work. The Interactive Classroom relates well to the “knowledge creation” level of the ICT Framework for Teachers. This is “intended to increase productivity by creating students, citizens, and a workforce that is continually engaged in and benefits from knowledge creation and innovation and life-long learning” (Roblyer and Doering, 2013, p. 21).
Technology use based on problem solving
Utilizing technology in the classroom can not only help to motivate and engage students, support their learning needs, and prepare them for future learning. Through the use of interactive classrooms, teachers are able to give students the opportunity to engage learners to “see the application of what they are studying as authentic and part of the real world” (Roblyer and Doering, 2013, p. 25).
Constructivist vs. Objectivist
I feel that the Constructivist learning theory is more closely aligned with the interactive classroom because it relates more to “participating in certain experiences” (Roblyer and Doering, 2013, p.37). The mere definition of the interactive classroom is when students have a hands-on manipulation of classroom tools. Students are able to individually interact with the classroom and by doing so are able to better construct their own knowledge as they go, instead of just absorbing what is said by a teacher through direct instruction. According to Roblyer and Doering (2013), in a constructivist classroom, students are doing “activities that help them generate their own knowledge” (p.36).
Flipchart
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en-us/Resources/Item/43580/conserving-the-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-decisions-and-debate#.UnRzahb3nzd
I liked this flipchart because it attempted to keep students interactive while discussing an important topic. An essential question is listed on the 2nd slide, which provides students with a focus for the lesson. Student response systems are integrated throughout this lesson providing an opportunity for students to be engaged throughout the discussion. This type of technology integration can help support students’ learning needs. Roblyer and Doering (2013) discuss how “integrated learning systems and mobile, handheld technologies help teachers quickly assess and track student progress, giving them the rapid feedback they need to make adjustments to their learning paths” (p. 26).
http://www.prometheanplanet.com/en-us/Resources/Item/43580/conserving-the-arctic-national-wildlife-refuge-decisions-and-debate#.UnRzahb3nzd
I liked this flipchart because it attempted to keep students interactive while discussing an important topic. An essential question is listed on the 2nd slide, which provides students with a focus for the lesson. Student response systems are integrated throughout this lesson providing an opportunity for students to be engaged throughout the discussion. This type of technology integration can help support students’ learning needs. Roblyer and Doering (2013) discuss how “integrated learning systems and mobile, handheld technologies help teachers quickly assess and track student progress, giving them the rapid feedback they need to make adjustments to their learning paths” (p. 26).
These are some good resources to help make your classroom interactive:
M5 http://t.co/XXV5oFLd8u Good ideas for how to make Class Active and Interactive #ED527UM
— Bart Raulston (@BartRaulston) November 2, 2013
I agree with your assertion that interactive classrooms lean more toward the Constructivist school of thought, as Robyler & Doering (2013) point out, "Today's constructivist integration strategies often focus on having students use data-gathering tools (e.g., mobile technologies) to study problems and issues in their locale, and on creating multimedia products to present their new knowledge and insights" (pp. 45-46). In using an interactive classroom and activities such as flipbooks, students are able to address their scholarly needs on their own terms and gain crucial technological knowledge in the process. By embracing technology early, they will be better prepared for their eventual careers and collegiate experience. By finding the right tools for each activity, we are giving students the opportunity to grow, as they will be able to make their own decisions as to which technological tools they should use in future projects.
ReplyDeleteYour video shows a really unique way of using various forms of technology in a class setting. Technology use is increasing rapidly, and integrating it into the classroom will help students get a head start on their futures. I doubt there are many, if any, forms of higher education or jobs that do not require you to use technology in some way. The rapid growth of technology use is changing the way we learn and work. It is speeding things up and giving us access to so much more. Unfortunately, I think it may be taking away our patience and ability to concentrate. Roblyer & Doering (2013) say, “ We need more teachers who understand the role technology plays in society and in education, who are prepared to take advantage of its power, and who recognize its limitations” (p. 10).
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