Pape, L., Sheehah, T., & Worrell, C. (2012). How to do more with less: Lessons from online learning.Learning and Leading with Technology, 39(6), 18-22. Retrieved from http://www.learningandleading-digital.com/learning_leading/20120304?pg=20&pm=2&fs=1
The article “How to Do More with Less” by Liz Pape, Tracy Sheehan, and Colleen Worrell gives teachers helpful tips on how to teach skills associated with this digital age on a limited budget and in an effective way. This includes styles of classroom teaching such as “blended” or “flipped classroom” instruction. Each of these methods offers easy ways to incorporate technology into learning without having to be in a computer lab. However, they do require that students have access to a computer and Internet outside of the school environment, which may be difficult for some children. One of the major benefits of these styles is that there are a large number of options of tools and programs that the student may use that allows for the child to find one that suits their personal learning style. The variation in resources means that all areas of multiple intelligences can be represented. The article also lists web tools that are free and can be incorporated into the class while fostering digital skills and fostering creativity, internet literacy, and research skills. Some examples of these are blogs, social bookmarking tools, wikis, and prezi. Most of these offer the opportunity for students to explore and create individually while also having the ability to create collaborative projects. For example, the social bookmarking tool Diigo allows students to create or join a group where they can post resources for research projects or other assignments. The authors also gives some real classroom examples of how web tools have been used to teach students digital skills in fun and innovative ways at no cost, while also incorporating core subjects into the learning process. This multitasking cuts down on time constraints that have been placed upon teachers to demand higher standards from their students.
The article “How to Do More with Less” by Liz Pape, Tracy Sheehan, and Colleen Worrell gives teachers helpful tips on how to teach skills associated with this digital age on a limited budget and in an effective way. This includes styles of classroom teaching such as “blended” or “flipped classroom” instruction. Each of these methods offers easy ways to incorporate technology into learning without having to be in a computer lab. However, they do require that students have access to a computer and Internet outside of the school environment, which may be difficult for some children. One of the major benefits of these styles is that there are a large number of options of tools and programs that the student may use that allows for the child to find one that suits their personal learning style. The variation in resources means that all areas of multiple intelligences can be represented. The article also lists web tools that are free and can be incorporated into the class while fostering digital skills and fostering creativity, internet literacy, and research skills. Some examples of these are blogs, social bookmarking tools, wikis, and prezi. Most of these offer the opportunity for students to explore and create individually while also having the ability to create collaborative projects. For example, the social bookmarking tool Diigo allows students to create or join a group where they can post resources for research projects or other assignments. The authors also gives some real classroom examples of how web tools have been used to teach students digital skills in fun and innovative ways at no cost, while also incorporating core subjects into the learning process. This multitasking cuts down on time constraints that have been placed upon teachers to demand higher standards from their students.
Question 1: Why should there be an emphasis for students to learn
digital skills?
Answer 1: In this day and age, technology is rapidly expanding and has
reached almost every facet of our day to day lives. It is important for students to learn how to
use these existing and emerging tools to their advantages, and for personal and
professional advancement. There are some
really amazing tools available that are designed to help students of all ages
gain proficiency in subjects such as science and math, and others that can be
manipulated and customized to fit the needs of language arts and history
requirements. Students should be made
aware of the resources that are available to them and how to use them in
educational ways to better both their lives and their grades.
Question 2: What is another example of a web tool cited in the article
and how is it used?
Answer 2: Another tool that is cited in the article is My Fake
Wall. This is a spin-off of Facebook,
which most students will probably be familiar with, even at the younger grades. This is a cool tool because it allows the
students to create fake Facebook wall for characters, which can be fake
characters of historical figures. This
can be an interesting assignment for students because it requires the student
to put themselves in the mindset of whomever they are creating for, and can put
a new perspective on the way they understand the material they have
learned. It also allows them to use
creativity and originality as they plan and design an outline for their
page.
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