Framework analysis
There is a variety of learning design frameworks that we as teacher have used within the classroom every day. Most frameworks differ in many ways and have different approaches to teaching and learning, and the way that learning experiences is conducted within the classroom. The second assessment task is to use a learning design framework to build a unit of work around a framework. The framework I will be analysing is the dimensions of learning framework “As a comprehensive model of learning, Dimensions can have an impact on virtually every aspect of education”( Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J. 1997). This will be done the through an S.W.O.T analyse.
Strengths
• It is a highly practical framework.
• Easily accessible topic
• Reads well.
• Have had 3 years of experience using the framework.
• It define the learning process
• It examples of its learning outcomes.
• A strong criteria
• Allows for social interactions to take place.
• Is age appropriate?
Weakness
• Have many steps to follow.
• Can be misinterpreted.
• Students may not understand the language being used.
Opportunities
• Could be used for a long period of time.
Threats
• Could be outdated.
The incorporation of learning activities into this frame work is endless. The learning activities can range from acquiring new concepts such as brain storming activities such as concept maps and beyond. Within this framework students can work with a numbers of ICT’s activities. ICT’s play a key role within the modern classroom environment and the use can help students meet al learning outcomes. The use of blogs, wikis creating web pages and web quests are all learning activities that can be incorporated into this learning design.” The most effective learning occurs when we use knowledge to perform meaningful tasks.”(Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J. 1997). And by the use of ICTS in the classroom students can see that the learning activities are meaningful and assessment can be authentic for their learning
References
Marzano, R. J., & Pickering, D. J. (1997). Dimensions of learning. Alexandra, VA : Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development.
Definition of a wiki.
After experiencing a wiki website, as a professional, I found that wiki is a website that allows the creation and editing of any number of interlinked web pages which a person creates and any person can edit.
The difference between a blog and wiki.
A wiki is different to a blog in many difference aspects between the two, with implications for learning design and functionality. A blog is information source at a person uploads with only the owner of the blog is the only person to edit and tamper with that information. A wiki is a website in which a person can edit a person blog and temper with their information. A blog is a much simpler ICT to use within the classroom as I found that trying to manoeuvre my way through the wiki website, one of the most difficult ICT item, as a professional, that I have ever used. Using the wiki in the context of the classroom I simply wound not because it would be highly complex for students not to mention that is a way in students cyber bulling can take place as well as students tampering with other student’s information and students receiving the wrong information.
Web sites
In the second blog entree of the week we were asked to create a web site on Weebly. Within the classroom the creation of websites are being used more often and it is allowing students a chance to create something that is theirs’ to keep. Personally, I think that websites are a great way for student to do research around the web and allows students to see how web pages are created. In the new
digital literate age and the increasing use of technologies within the classroom students are more likely to use web sites like Weebly in the later education. Students can also use websites to complete learning activities within the classroom and are a fun way for students to learn.
Power points
You can put PowerPoint to in your classroom. The purpose of using PowerPoint is a way for students to show information. A power point is a visual way of representing information for students to show pictures, information and data within the classroom setting. A power point is a highly effective way to represent information and is vital part of the e-learning journey. Within most classroom students have used PowerPoint and it is very easy for students to use within most classrooms. Most Power Points provides an interactive classroom for all students to learn and be involved within all presentations. Power points engage an audience within the topic by visually allowing the audience to be involved within the presentation. As a teaching professional I will allows be in support of power point within the classroom as they provide visual learning and allows teachers and students to present their knowledge to the class in a simple yet meaningful way.
Images Online
Reference
Google images retrieved July 28th 2010 fromhttp://www.cartoonstock.com/directory/u/university_department.asp
Google images
The use of using images online can be successful so that students can create a visual story or a cartoon using pictures from the net is a highly effective way of student developing an e-learning journey. There are a number of activates that a teacher could use online images for (e.g. my own picture that is a joke to show ways of settling differences). An example teachers could use in class through the use of online images is images from the news and how this picture relates to the student and asking the student how and why this picture was taken.
Hi Bryce,
ReplyDeleteIn our research we have discovered that their are different types of learning theories. One of these is behavourism. Students learn through rote. It is believed that students are more engaged when they are on the computer involved in online tutorials or quizzes. Learning gains are seen with rewards systems. Snowman (2009) suggests that teachers use computers as a tool and plan to use them with definite outcomes. What do you think the advantages or disadvantages of engaging your students with this type of digital tool would be?
Karen.
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ReplyDeleteKaren, I think to use a digital tool for rote learning has many advantages, I have personally used some of them on my class in Prac.
ReplyDeleteAdvantages:
1. Cater for the less advanced: Set up tutorials for them to do individually to reinforce and extend their learning so that they can come to the level the class is in
2. Cater for different levels: Have multi-tiered levels tests/quizzes for varying levels of abilities
3. Practice sessions, particularly in Maths where students have to practise several times to master the procedural process- the immediate feedback of the tutorial/practices ensure that students are not wasting time waiting for each other (as is often the case, if the teacher were to lead the correction of answers)
Some of the disadvantages may be:
ReplyDelete1. Relying too much on rote learning, thus stifling creativity.
2. Lack of social learning/collaborative learning due to individualistic nature of tests, tutorials
3. Inducing competition as students may compare results across the same test
Hi Bryce, I notice that you say that you would not use wikis for student learning, as you say it is too complex and has a threat of cyber bullying. However, can you not see the advantage of group collaboration by using this wiki? Perhaps cyber bullying could also be avoided through teacher monitoring? Just a few thoughts.
ReplyDeleteBryce, I strongly agree with your statement that teachers and learning managers alike are implementing numerous theories and frameworks within their learning experiences on a day to day basis.
ReplyDeleteHaving spoken with quite a few in-service teachers it has been clearly seen that, although they may not realise it, they are fostering frameworks such as Marzano and Pickering's Dimensions of Learning in their teaching styles.
We as currnet students of learning management are very lucky to be exposed to so many strategies and framworks which can be used as foundations for developing excellent learning experiences. Teachers who were teaching 10 or more years ago we not so lucky as these teaching and learning thoeries and models were not so readily available and inturn they have not recieved the comprehensive udnerstandings and explanations as we have.
Thank all for your comments on this blogs. As this blog stated there are a number of different method within teaching and that is why education is such a wonderfully diverse lifestyle. I agree with many of your comments and think that they all have the ability to be used within every class room. And through the use of my teaching ability I will follow my simple philosophy "The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires."(W.Ward)
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