Blog Post #7

How Do We All Become Learners?

Growing up in the public school system I was taught how most traditional classrooms are conducted; the teacher stands at the head of the classroom and lectures all of the students. However, this is not the most productive way of giving a lesson. Project based learning is a great way to provide an interactive learning environment where students use tools and skills acquired from the teacher and search for the answers or new questions to help the lesson become more in depth.

My Strengths:

• Adaptive
• Creative
• Time Management Skills

My Weaknesses:

• Procrastination
• Silliness
• Getting off topic

I think I'll have to learn to focus more when giving a lesson so that I do not get off topic so easily. As well, being prepared ahead of time for my lessons and not procrastinating will help me stay on topic and keep the lesson moving right along further preventing silliness. Using stimulating technology will help keep students interested in the lesson. 

Using iMovie and Alabama Virtual Library in Kindergarten is a great video where Kindergartners are using iMovie to create Book Trailers like the videos we are. As well, they are beginning to learn how to research and practice it. We All Become Learners is a video about how teachers become learners and learners become teachers. With iPads in the Classroom students can utilize this technology to go on virtual tours and field trips. This enhances every lesson and helps keep the students interested and inhibits a more productive learning environment. 

Top 10 Reasons to Use Technology in Education is a great video with a short listing of important things to remember:

• Students Love Tech
• Engages them in the four key components of learning
• Simplifies teaching environment
• Professional development
• Improves Test Scores
• PLNs- learn from experts
• Helps with Homework
• Saves Money
• Removes obstacles
• It's just fun!