This week we had a presentation from
Martin Ingenmey and Bryce Ridgen from Minnedosa Collegiate regarding their 1:1 computing
initiative. I’ve heard of schools in Winnipeg doing this but haven’t been to
one or heard first hand of what it’s like. It seems to be going really well for
them and I’m glad that some math perspectives were shared as well. These
students came up with some super creative assignments and will most likely
remember doing them for a long time! I am inspired to give such open
assessment, I especially liked the idea of the discussions he had with his
students where he was open with what he wanted them to exhibit knowledge on,
and they could do whatever they wanted to show this. No guessing as to what the
teacher wants. If the students know exactly what outcomes they need to hit with
the assignment, why not use whatever media and method they want to portray this
knowledge. I really liked the math ideas of a Twitter wall, having the students
connect with math/science experts in their fields. And the math tutorial video,
having the student explaining the concept, showing as much or more than a test
would, and then its there for others to learn from too. I thought the SAMR
model that lined up with Blooms taxonomy was pretty neat. A lot of the time I
feel like I am just trying to fit technology into the class for the sake of
fitting it in. But his was a different way of looking at it; using technology
but with the goal of it having the students achieve that higher level of
understanding.
SAMR Model:
Higher Order Thinking Skills
Lower Order Thinking Skills
I also really like the idea of the SAMR model because it gives you a nice visual to align using technology with. I think that it allows students to push themselves to be in the next level and use creativity in the assignments like Bryce had showed us. Great post!
ReplyDeleteGreat post Alex. It was nice to get a better sense of what a 1:1 classroom looks like. It is one thing to read about it and another to hear from a teacher who is using it and able to bring examples of class work. What Bryce talked about that intrigued me most was his students partaking in a Twitter chat. This is something that I seemed hesitant about at first as it is open to the public, but he explained how trollers can be used as a teachable moment. I think, as he said, it is a great way to challenge the students thinking.
DeleteTrent makes a good point in the fact that I was also very skeptical on whether Twitter should be implemented into my classroom in the future. The trolls and people bashing my students did not seem very attractive. After seeing that these people could be used as a "teachable moment". it made sense. As Bryce said " these people are just challenging your opinion, so fight for your own opinion." Bryce had many good ideas that I will also use in my classroom.
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