Skilled Communication is a very important skill in the changing face of education. Students need to be able to communicate in a manner that most teachers are not themselves proficient with. I can say that I am probably better then most but that is not saying a whole lot.
Overall, I found the sorting activity to be interesting. Even the lowest level requires students to use extended or multimodal communication. Quite frankly having a coherent message alone seems to be a giant step for my students let alone a coherent message that uses multiple tools to communicate. The second floor of the elevator requires students to provide evidence. This has been and will continue to be a major focus of my grade level. This is a skill that students will increasing need as the move onto older grades. I think it would be helpful to continue working on this with my students but to begin to implement the multi-modal communications.
Friday, November 20, 2015
Monday, November 9, 2015
My Journey Begins
As a learner, I'm aware that I like repetition and clear expectations. This leads to comfort issues but we know that to learn you need to be uncomfortable. I think that I am definitely feeling a little uncomfortable....so I must be learning.
I really don't know a lot about student learning in connection with the 21st century learner. I know that the six traits are collaboration, knowledge construction, real world problem solving, use of technology for learning, self regulation, and skilled communication. However, I am really looking forward to learning how these concepts work together and begin using them in the classroom.
After listening to webinar on collaborations. I feel it is an area that I have put some focus into lately. I have been having my students complete projects as a team. Each student is responsible to a part and they come together to make a final project. I think that the next step would be for more student direct projects or the inclusion of technology.
At this time, I don't feel that I am using the 21st century learning to a high level. I am no on the up the elevator though. I think that I have a lost of room for growth.
I really don't know a lot about student learning in connection with the 21st century learner. I know that the six traits are collaboration, knowledge construction, real world problem solving, use of technology for learning, self regulation, and skilled communication. However, I am really looking forward to learning how these concepts work together and begin using them in the classroom.
After listening to webinar on collaborations. I feel it is an area that I have put some focus into lately. I have been having my students complete projects as a team. Each student is responsible to a part and they come together to make a final project. I think that the next step would be for more student direct projects or the inclusion of technology.
At this time, I don't feel that I am using the 21st century learning to a high level. I am no on the up the elevator though. I think that I have a lost of room for growth.
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