Great Job Mae. I think for your ignite assignment you should assemble 20 or more images of your "ideal" school. The sky is the limit. Would you be limited by the physical building of a school? Would students be guided by their own interests? How would they engage in their learning? It's fun to think about what these future schools might look like and its even more fun to be able to dream big. If money was not an issue, what would you design?
Hi Mae, I appreciated the thought you put into your paper. I really liked the data you culled based on the SAMAR model. I appreciate the idea of not using a particular technology but your focus on accessibility. As someone with different learning abilities, this portion resonated with me strongly. Perhaps looking more at the emotional of empathy portion of the the Design Learning process might give you clues as to why the professional development has not been working. Are they afraid of trying and failing, or they don't have time. This was a pervasive topic of conversation when I was in student teaching, and teaching. The technology was there and apps where used, but it seemed more substituting one task for another or passively viewing videos on a maker application instead of my supervising teacher showing them how. perhaps as part of your Ignite project you could get more at the heart of how teachers are feeling and why they aren't as confident as they could be.
Hey Mae, Good job on your problem of practice. I really liked how detailed your paper was very detailed and the data that was include really help show how you used what you gathered through working with your students to better understand how you should a about designing your solution. When it came to how your students were surveyed, I found it interesting that you thought about the different models of learning that your students were exposed to. Normally we don't really think about exposing students to different learning models since we tend to get used to doing things in ways that we're used to. I really like how focused more on your students being able to us the technology and finish the lesson rather than what was being used. I though that your problem was very well planed and though out.
You have some great data points to work with, to demonstrate the importance of your problem of practice. I appreciated the point that you made about technology at lower levels of the SAMR model.
It does seem that some students develop a narrative that learning takes place with a teacher in front and quiet students in rows. But, we know that this is only one model (and mostly ineffective). I am excited for your students to learn about sound in this inquiry project. I love that your students will have the opportunity to use design thinking for themselves.
Can your students tackle issues related to the larger school community? Could your students use microprocessors (like a micro:bit) to engineer solutions? Here I'm thinking about the fact that micro:bits have different input sensors like sound level. If the sound goes above a certain level, then something happens (lights flash, sound effects, etc.). How can you connect with your school librarian to expose students to a variety of resources?
Hi Mae, I think your problem of practice was well-researched and your solution will have a big impact on your student learning environment. Here are some thoughts as you move forward. 1. One immediate solution (while your students work on the long-term solution) could be to have a "Quiet on the set" announcement as students begin to record their videos. It will alert other students that a recording is taking place and allow them to begin learning self-regulation skills. 2. Do you have an idea of what your student-centered learning environment will look like on a daily basis? Will you change the learning plan gradually per lesson or per unit? Another idea is to change the ELA sections first and go back and redesign other core classes based on the data you collect after the lessons. 3. How will you change the comfort level of your students, other teachers, and administrators with student-centered learning? I can't wait to see how it works. I think your solution will benefit not only your students but other students and classes in your school.
Great Job Mae. I think for your ignite assignment you should assemble 20 or more images of your "ideal" school. The sky is the limit. Would you be limited by the physical building of a school? Would students be guided by their own interests? How would they engage in their learning? It's fun to think about what these future schools might look like and its even more fun to be able to dream big. If money was not an issue, what would you design?
ReplyDeleteHi Mae,
ReplyDeleteI appreciated the thought you put into your paper. I really liked the data you culled based on the SAMAR model. I appreciate the idea of not using a particular technology but your focus on accessibility. As someone with different learning abilities, this portion resonated with me strongly.
Perhaps looking more at the emotional of empathy portion of the the Design Learning process might give you clues as to why the professional development has not been working. Are they afraid of trying and failing, or they don't have time. This was a pervasive topic of conversation when I was in student teaching, and teaching. The technology was there and apps where used, but it seemed more substituting one task for another or passively viewing videos on a maker application instead of my supervising teacher showing them how.
perhaps as part of your Ignite project you could get more at the heart of how teachers are feeling and why they aren't as confident as they could be.
Hey Mae, Good job on your problem of practice. I really liked how detailed your paper was very detailed and the data that was include really help show how you used what you gathered through working with your students to better understand how you should a about designing your solution. When it came to how your students were surveyed, I found it interesting that you thought about the different models of learning that your students were exposed to. Normally we don't really think about exposing students to different learning models since we tend to get used to doing things in ways that we're used to. I really like how focused more on your students being able to us the technology and finish the lesson rather than what was being used. I though that your problem was very well planed and though out.
ReplyDeleteMae,
ReplyDeleteYou have some great data points to work with, to demonstrate the importance of your problem of practice. I appreciated the point that you made about technology at lower levels of the SAMR model.
It does seem that some students develop a narrative that learning takes place with a teacher in front and quiet students in rows. But, we know that this is only one model (and mostly ineffective). I am excited for your students to learn about sound in this inquiry project. I love that your students will have the opportunity to use design thinking for themselves.
Can your students tackle issues related to the larger school community?
Could your students use microprocessors (like a micro:bit) to engineer solutions? Here I'm thinking about the fact that micro:bits have different input sensors like sound level. If the sound goes above a certain level, then something happens (lights flash, sound effects, etc.).
How can you connect with your school librarian to expose students to a variety of resources?
Good luck!
Hi Mae,
ReplyDeleteI think your problem of practice was well-researched and your solution will have a big impact on your student learning environment. Here are some thoughts as you move forward.
1. One immediate solution (while your students work on the long-term solution) could be to have a "Quiet on the set" announcement as students begin to record their videos. It will alert other students that a recording is taking place and allow them to begin learning self-regulation skills.
2. Do you have an idea of what your student-centered learning environment will look like on a daily basis? Will you change the learning plan gradually per lesson or per unit? Another idea is to change the ELA sections first and go back and redesign other core classes based on the data you collect after the lessons.
3. How will you change the comfort level of your students, other teachers, and administrators with student-centered learning? I can't wait to see how it works. I think your solution will benefit not only your students but other students and classes in your school.