Constructivist Teaching with Technology: Learning with Laptops
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Karl wrote up a proposal where staff meet once every 3rd week for a 3 hour block, during day, paid staff development- built in collaboration time, reflection and sharing.
Teachers need the passion.
First thing was to change the way the classroom looked. Changed the culture for students, tables, rolling chairs, and told the kids they were professionals and they had a job.
Second, changed the posters in the room. 21st century motivating.
Third, posted kids expectations in the class.
The first successes were noticed with teachers being engaged, during lunch, teachers talking about ideas, no complaining during lunch.Each teacher has a personal blog for reflection. Classes have their class blogs. Constructivist class practice. When Ann has a fishbowl in the class so students are participating, then the outside kids are blogging the proceeding.Skype is better than blogger for commenting on ideas.
Had conversations about what kinds of abilities the students should have by graduation. Businesses said teamwork was essential. When to be a leader, when to follow and how to collaborate. Collaboration is not the same as cooperative learning!
http://www.lps.k12.co.us/schools/arapahoe/21c/necc2007.html
Podcasting is an incredible way to share what is happening, it is a window to the classroom. She had her students write essays for NPR, This I Believe. Success!
to be continued....
Some of the responses are not the best work, but there is a worldwide audience and it is emphasized to produce quality work.
Leaving time for conversation. Thanks to Karl and his team. Check it out!
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