Module 5 Activity 3 Reflection

Module 5

Module 5 Activity 3 Reflection

This activity was based on evaluating software using ten criteria and providing a brief description of the criteria.  The readings provided for this activity was very refreshing, some of the educational software mentioned was totally new to me so I had the pleasure of examining and exploring the software closely to test their capabilities.    

I came up with means how I can incorporate most of the software into the class and which grades they are suitable for.  This activity was an excellent hand on one.

Activity 2 Reflection

Module 5

Module 5 Activity 2 Reflection

This activity was hinge on my experience with Educational Software, as an educator I have to be aware of the diverse Educational Software   that are readily available to improve students’ knowledge and their retention level, teachers must ensure educational software are evaluated and they are freely available before they are used in the classroom.  Educational software can motivate students to learn complex concepts in a more interesting and meaningful way.

Students must always be at center stage in the learning environment   in order to receive the best results   students must be  directly involve in the learning process, the use of Educational software can assist in controlling the pace at which they learn, they can be able to identify their own strength and weaknesses and build on them.  My colleagues really share some good educational software which I intent to explore and incorporate in my teaching.  I am really looking forward to the other activities.

This activity was a very interesting one for me since I gained new knowledge with the Google document.

Module 5 Activity 1 Reflection

Module 5

Module 5 Activity 1 Reflection

This activity required us to join the social bookmarking site Diigo.  Social bookmarking websites enhance and improve learning experience by encouraging group collaboration and making, organizing and saving web resources more efficiently and effectively for students with minimal complication.   

I was  totally unfamiliar with Diigo so experimented  a bit to see how it operates and functions. Diigo is very powerful as it  allows users to  save important websites and access them on any computer,  it also classifying websites by (titles, groups, list) etc.

Diigo contains features and functions that are beneficial to teachers for e.g. they are provided with tools for setting up groups of students, selecting  key information, and making comments on your shared bookmarks. I am definitely going to try to implement some aspects in my classroom. It always a great pleasure to be exposed to new technological ideas social mediums.

My book marking page is below. 

 https://www.diigo.com/user/joyfuljannis

Module 1 Reflection

Module 1 Reflection

This module was a very enlightening one for me. I took away some new meaningful information and incite from this module, I was also afforded the opportunity to build on my previous knowledge in some aspects.

Assignment 3 was a bit challenging for me however I was able to submit on time with the new deadline.  I worked tirelessly to complete this assignment I pray and trust it would pay off in the end.This module was a good one and I looking to my next module.

Module 1 Activity 12 Reflection

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Module 1 Activity 12 Reflection

The readings for this activity highlight the benefits of problem solving in the classroom which includes engaging the learner in reasoning skills, it involves selecting relevant information and understanding of the problem and increasing the learner's confidence, it encourages learners to share ideas and learn from each other, finally it give teachers the opportunity to see how learners think and how they can apply their knowledge and skills when trying to solve a problem.

This activity focused on creating a problem solving activity in my classroom.  I selected my Grade 6 Information and Technology class to investigate the topic Computer Vision Syndrome in mix ability groups and complete a mini portfolio with the information collected.  The students answer research questions and come up workable solution to the growing issue. Students completed PowerPoint presentation on this issue.  This activity made me reevaluate how I will encourage my students will solve problems whether simple or complex and what meaningful strategies they can implement to eradicate problems or issues confronting them in their homes, schools and by extension the community as a whole.

Module 1 Activity 11 Reflection

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Module 1 Activity 11 Reflection

I completed three readings related to this activity which mainly focused on using contrast to stimulate thinking, planning questions and managing questions. 

The information received from the reading are very important for classroom teachers to incorporate in the lessons I was particularly interested in using contrast to stimulate students learning since the activity required me to create and utilize a lesson plan demonstrating this concept. The Grade k  lesson was based measurement of capacity.

This lesson was a very interactive one and the students participated well. This strategy helps enhance lessons and increases students’ retention level.  The members of the group had to comment on colleagues lessons.  I really enjoyed doing this activity looking forward for the new module.

Module 1 Activity 10 Reflection

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Module 1 Activity 10 Reflection

The readings related to this activity were very useful and applicable.  Teachers can definitely incorporate the information gained from the readings in their classroom practices when conducting discussions. Discussions stimulate the learners thinking capacity as well as improving their social skills among classmates and their teacher. It also assists students to develop listening skills and learn to respect others opinions.  Discussion allows students hear diverse views on the on a controversial topic or issues confronting the society.  

For discussion to be implemented successfully the teacher must take on the role of a facilitator,  or coach  whose responsibility is to  monitor students closely and ask questions to see if students understand task at hand.

 Another requirement for my activity was to engaged students in a class discussion in the field of Information technology on the topic should computer be used in all subjects’ areas in the classroom. Students responded favourably or positively to this particular topic.

Discussions can be utilize  for both teaching and learning purposes.

After completing the reading and activity I am definitely going to improve the way I conduct discussions in my classroom environment or setting.