The Interactive Classroom
Discuss how the interactive classroom (and interactive lessons, like flipcharts) relate to the following criteria (Make at least one connection (1 - 3 sentences) to each. Be sure to bold and italicize these headings so that they are recognizable.):
21st Century Skills for Students and Teachers, including the ICT Competency Framework for Teachers (p. 21)Flipcharts and other interactive lessons give students the hands-on technology use that is necessary in the 21st century. Working on projects with fellow students allows for communication and collaboration which Roblyer and Doering cited from the P21 framework as being essential skills along with creativity and innovation which can be learned from the task of creating an original work. (2013)
Technology use based on problem solving (p. 25 - 26)
Roblyer and Doering (2013) state that technology in the classroom facilitates the best learning when the three components, motivation and engagement, support for learning needs, and preparation for future learning, are used together correctly. Keeping students engaged and motivated will create a more malleable mind that is ready to learn. Addressing and working with student's individual learning needs makes each student feel like they can succeed. Preparing students for future leaning means that every student will leave the classroom able to accustom themselves to new environments.
Constructivist vs. Objectivist
Roblyer and Doering (2013) define constructivist learning as learning that occurs when the student creates their own knowledge from hands-on experiences and objectivist learning as learning that can only occur from direct instruction from a knowledgeable teacher.
Based off of these definitions, interactive classrooms would more closely align with constructivist because the students are constructing their own learning through real life, hands-on experiences.
Roblyer and Doering (2013) define constructivist learning as learning that occurs when the student creates their own knowledge from hands-on experiences and objectivist learning as learning that can only occur from direct instruction from a knowledgeable teacher.
Based off of these definitions, interactive classrooms would more closely align with constructivist because the students are constructing their own learning through real life, hands-on experiences.
I really enjoy this flipchart because in my placement right now, it would be really helpful to have a game they could do to practice their multiplication facts. Like Roblyer and Doering said on page 25, technology can always grab students' attention and focus them on learning tasks.
#M5 http://t.co/S5hmr8wt75 this site gives some great examples and uses for flipcharts in a classroom #ED447UM
— Daniel Donaldson (@MrDonaldson14) November 5, 2013
Not sure why there are so many white text boxes versus the black text boxes.
ReplyDeleteDaniel, I was torn on whether it was constructivism. I feel like in some cases, technology use is more constructivist, while at other times it is more explicit(like with flipcharts, which are teacher oriented). With the use of iPads and flip cameras I definitely feel that it is more constructivist because of Roblyer and Doering's (2013) definition that describes constructivism as hand-on, which is exactly what iPads and flipcameras do: provide hands-on learning.
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ReplyDeleteI really liked the flipchart you shared! Roblyer and Doering (2013) state, "Teachers say technology's visual and interactive qualities can direct students' attention toward learning tasks (p. 25)." I think using these flipcharts are definitely great for gaining students' attention and getting them excited about learning!