Reflect on the idea that tests are the only objective assessments of student learning.
In my opinion, it would not be fair to make tests the only objective assessments of students. Students need a variety of ways to demonstrate their knowledge of what they have learned. Some students are not good test takers because they know the information but do poorly as a result of being too nervous. In todays society, we are dealing with the age of technology. Technology is always changing and can provide students with alternative ways to present what they have learned and mastered over a period of time. Teachers need to be able to find innovative ways to reach the students that they teach and this includes offering alternate assessments.
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Blog 3
Reflect on the idea of what a technology-infused classroom looks like. How do you plan to have a technology-infused classroom?
I plan to have a technology-infused classroom by integrating what I know into my teaching. I will not allow my students to hand in unacceptable work, instead I will help them to learn how it could be made better. I will support my students and teach them the valuable skills that they will need to achieve academic success. I think it’s important to not establish a superiority reign over the children but to make them feel as though there is a partnership, between student and teacher. They need to feel like the classroom is an equal field, and that their teacher is there to instruct them; not give them orders. Another great aspect of the partnership is that parents can take an active role as well, they should be kept informed of the different activities and learning that takes place in the classroom. It’s important that parents take part in their child’s learning process, so they can assist the teacher. It’s not enough to sit in front of the entire classroom and teach, but rather; it takes well designed activities and projects that will stimulate a student’s mind and assist them in learning efficiently and help them truly understand the material without them getting bored or distracted.
I plan to have a technology-infused classroom by integrating what I know into my teaching. I will not allow my students to hand in unacceptable work, instead I will help them to learn how it could be made better. I will support my students and teach them the valuable skills that they will need to achieve academic success. I think it’s important to not establish a superiority reign over the children but to make them feel as though there is a partnership, between student and teacher. They need to feel like the classroom is an equal field, and that their teacher is there to instruct them; not give them orders. Another great aspect of the partnership is that parents can take an active role as well, they should be kept informed of the different activities and learning that takes place in the classroom. It’s important that parents take part in their child’s learning process, so they can assist the teacher. It’s not enough to sit in front of the entire classroom and teach, but rather; it takes well designed activities and projects that will stimulate a student’s mind and assist them in learning efficiently and help them truly understand the material without them getting bored or distracted.
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