My driving question is "How can I use an in-class flipped model to differentiate learning in a first grade classroom?"
Here are some key ideas from Clark, Baggio, and Dervin and how they connect to my driving question:
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I’m not sure how much I've evolved as an innovative thinker, but this course definitely has made me think more about technology, pedagogy, and what to do with all of this newfound knowledge.
During this course, I've taken more chances with technology. I’m not afraid of technology in the classroom; in fact, my background is in software development and tech writing. However, I tend to avoid personal technology in the classroom because I’m not yet convinced of its benefits for first graders. This course has helped me to refine my action research project so that technology actually may be extremely beneficial in my classroom. I’m looking forward to trying my new and improved “differentiation through technology” very soon. The wide range of reading material in this course has definitely contributed to my knowledge about good pedagogy. I’ve learned at least a little about topics ranging from neuroplasticity to interface design. I’ve learned about the importance of avoiding cognitive overload in my students, and about the educational value of peer teaching. I’ve learned about details as small as the value of left-alignment in a presentation, and about topics as broad as sensemaking. Through Baggio, Merrill, and Clark, I’ve learned about design in e-learning, and their principles of simplicity, flow, contrast, examples, and accessibility apply not only to my online presentations but to worksheets and handouts, as well. Finally, I've learned about how much more I have to learn. I’m hoping to somehow connect and aggregate what I’ve learned in this class -- and throughout the Masters program -- and put it all together so that I can succinctly articulate my thoughts about education and learning. And then, I want to learn more. From Linda Darling-Hammond to Sir Ken Robinson, from Dan Pink to John Medina, from Ruth Clark to Sandrine Thuret, I’d like to connect the dots to create a complete picture. Perhaps an infographic? |
Masters in Innovative Learning:
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