Talk:Unit 1: Why it's Important to Involve Technology in Classrooms
Discuss -- Mike Zelensky 15:10, 15 November 2012 (EST)
Did you have a,"Whoa!" moment? That is, did you read something that you had not thought of? -- Mike Zelensky 15:11, 15 November 2012 (EST)
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Has this reading changed your mind about anything? -- Mike Zelensky 15:11, 15 November 2012 (EST)
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Based on this reading, what are your top reason(s) for using technology in the classroom? You can give any number between one and fifty. -- Mike Zelensky 15:12, 15 November 2012 (EST)
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Do you have any ideas not discussed in the paper? -- Mike Zelensky 15:27, 15 November 2012 (EST)
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Other Comments -- Mike Zelensky 15:13, 15 November 2012 (EST)
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Re: Other Comments -- Teresa Dobler 21:32, 25 November 2012 (EST)
-The learning outcome is listed at the top, but its importance is overpowered by the graphic. Perhaps it should be highlighted or larger or somehow denoted so that the learner does not miss it. -The first assignment is not very specific, as in it is not specifically denoted as something you are asking the learner to do. Perhaps you should more explicitly explain that this is an assignment and how/where they should do this work.
-Some of the language in the unit seems a bit informal when considering educators as the target audience. The biggest example that comes to mind is “jot”.
-Your directions are very loose, for example, share none, one, or any number you choose. You should also probably specify more specifically that the questions to be answered are based on the reading.
-The content and assignments do relate specifically to the learning objective of the unit, which is to increase awareness of why technology should be included.
Enthusiasm and energy definitely come through in your unit. I think it might be worthwhile to consider participants who are real beginners in the area of technology and break down information for those learners. For example, a brief summary of what is to be read might prepare participants to think about gaming technology. This would prevent having learners feel overwhelmed by the density of content as well as help them recruit background knowledge. Increasing the specificity of your follow-up questions would be another way to support learners. So instead of asking whether they changed their minds about anything,you might select a specific area addressed in the reading.
This unit has some fun flare that makes me think you are excited about tech in the classroom. I was wondering who your target audience is, however, as the the lesson is light on content. Id the unit complete? I was also unsure what the key objective was as it it was not highlighted in a way that made it obvious. Here are a few more thoughts I have.
- Learners may benefit for a pre-requisite activity to help draw them into the lesson and set them up for what they are about to read in the MIT paper.
- I was also wondering if the learners would benefit from an off site blog or message board service in order to answer and discuss your questions instead of just posting in the comments section of this wiki.
- Lastly, do you envision a wrap-up activity that brings closure to this unit and prepares learners for the next?
Thanks and I look forward to seeing the final work.
Re: Other Comments -- Nathan Cadoret 15:08, 1 December 2012 (EST)
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