The first post I read was the one that discussed being a responsible digital citizen. I thought it made some very good points, such as being responsible and choosing your words carefully on the internet. My parents reminded whenever I left the house to remember my name. It was some time after High School that I finally understood what they were trying to tell me. It is a lesson I have never forgot and I always try and remember that my actions always affect more than just me.
This is my first experience with Bloom's Digital Taxonomy. I do like the worksheets and the logical path it takes the learning experience. I don't have some of the classroom experience that my colleagues have, but I the pyramid suggested seems logical and effective.
The article on the 21st century teacher certainly indicated that the teacher in this generation needs to apply technology and adapt to a changing student. The video entitles Learning to Change emphasized this fact.
What this site has made me think about is the content of my teaching, including the moodle site. Sometimes I tend to get wrapped up in how the site appears and not as much in how the material will be received. This website will make me think more about the content of the moodle lessons as well as the delivery. It also tells me that the strategy I use with the groups of kids that I have this year may not work with the group that I have next year.
I will certainly try and be flexible and creative in my approach and incorporate some of the technologies that my students are familiar and and comfortable with, such as texting and mobile devices.
First off Glenn, I loved your parents' comments to you for everyday you left the house. It really got me thinking that such a simple phrase can have such a profound impact. I might use that with my kids someday.
ReplyDeleteI also have to agree with spending too much time with what my Moodle site looks like and not focusing on the content at times. I think we get caught up with the aesthetics of the site because the visual aspects are what students see first and we want to grab their attention, but at the end of the day, we need to make sure the resources we utilize are of worthwhile quality. I guess it's just a balancing act that we're both trying to deal with.