Once I watched Alan November video, titled, Who Owns the Learning? Preparing students for success in the Digital Age. There were some key points and questions that Alan November asked that captivated my attention. During the video, the questions that were asked have numerous solutions, and in my opinion, will be answered in different ways based on how educators view Web 2.0 tools as resources and means for student learning. So the question, Who Owns the Learning?" certainly made me think. Mr. November referred to students being able to Google answers for the work that has been provided and assigned by their teachers. Being that I teach at an Alternative school, that provides an online learning environment for students, I have seen students Google answers. I have observed students Google answers to questions because they do not want to read the material. Another question that Mr. November asked I wanted to reflect on is, "Are we giving kids assignment that was invented before the internet?" That's a great question. Mr. November made reference that teachers need to re-design assignments that we give kids. I concur, that as educators we need to re-design assignments that we provide our students, even if we get assignments from the internet. I believe that re-designing assignments, although I have heard educators say "don't reinvent the wheel." There need to be a rebalance of learning as Mr. November stated in his video. I believe that this balance of learning begins by "re-designing" assignments and students learning that will engage and motivate students to become involve and manage their learning.
Next, I think that Web 2.0 and its role in 21st Century teaching and learning is a vital role in students learning because Web 2.0 is the source of communication for their generation and implementing technology in the classroom will help students improve their learning and have authentic communication with others while learning. In the video, Alan November stated, that he is not interested in what's the technology that is being used for student learning, but interested in the culture of teaching and learning; to get the culture of the classroom right to increase student learning. I believe that creating a learning environment that is cultured around blended learning and personalized learning will motivate students to take a more proactive role in their education that will help them enjoy and manage their learning. Blended learning is a mixture of providing students within class and online learning by incorporating instructional technology resources in lessons. Blended learning allows students overtime to have some type of control over their learning, but not always total control over their learning. It is my opinion that blended learning provides a more engaging learning experience for the students. Another classroom culture that will help students manage their learning is Personalized learning. Personalized learning tailors to each student to help them obtain the goals and outcomes set for students to reach and how to best help them meet those objectives. Personalized learning also uses instructional technology to deliver content to students. Although Blended and Personalized learning is similar, I enjoy blended learning environments. I believe that Blended learning environments support students with diverse needs because there are numerous technology resources and Web 2.0 software's, for example, Social Media and educational media software's that teachers can incorporate in learning to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and all students.
However, Web 2.0 tools have changed my way professional practice, because my goal is to provide effective teaching and learning opportunities using 21st Century technology to engage and improve student learning while in my classroom. I always practice the 4c's which are Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. Although technology is great, as Mr. November stated in his video, it is not the type of technology that we should be interested in, but the culture of teaching and learning. If educators make use of the 4c's during learning, students will be successful, engaged, and become motivated to manage their learning.
Lastly, I am excited to learn more about FlipGrid. I enjoyed posting my introduction to this class using FlipGrid, although I have never used that tool before. I am always excited to learn about new technology that I can implement in my classroom to help motivate and engage my students while learning.
References:
Fisher, J. F. (2017, September 12). What's the difference between blended and personalized
learning? Retrieved from https://www.christenseninstitute.org/blog/whats-difference-blended-personalized-learning/
What are the 4Cs? (2016, July 12). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/QrEEVZa3f98
Next, I think that Web 2.0 and its role in 21st Century teaching and learning is a vital role in students learning because Web 2.0 is the source of communication for their generation and implementing technology in the classroom will help students improve their learning and have authentic communication with others while learning. In the video, Alan November stated, that he is not interested in what's the technology that is being used for student learning, but interested in the culture of teaching and learning; to get the culture of the classroom right to increase student learning. I believe that creating a learning environment that is cultured around blended learning and personalized learning will motivate students to take a more proactive role in their education that will help them enjoy and manage their learning. Blended learning is a mixture of providing students within class and online learning by incorporating instructional technology resources in lessons. Blended learning allows students overtime to have some type of control over their learning, but not always total control over their learning. It is my opinion that blended learning provides a more engaging learning experience for the students. Another classroom culture that will help students manage their learning is Personalized learning. Personalized learning tailors to each student to help them obtain the goals and outcomes set for students to reach and how to best help them meet those objectives. Personalized learning also uses instructional technology to deliver content to students. Although Blended and Personalized learning is similar, I enjoy blended learning environments. I believe that Blended learning environments support students with diverse needs because there are numerous technology resources and Web 2.0 software's, for example, Social Media and educational media software's that teachers can incorporate in learning to differentiate instruction to meet the needs of diverse learners and all students.
However, Web 2.0 tools have changed my way professional practice, because my goal is to provide effective teaching and learning opportunities using 21st Century technology to engage and improve student learning while in my classroom. I always practice the 4c's which are Critical Thinking, Communication, Collaboration, and Creativity. Although technology is great, as Mr. November stated in his video, it is not the type of technology that we should be interested in, but the culture of teaching and learning. If educators make use of the 4c's during learning, students will be successful, engaged, and become motivated to manage their learning.
Lastly, I am excited to learn more about FlipGrid. I enjoyed posting my introduction to this class using FlipGrid, although I have never used that tool before. I am always excited to learn about new technology that I can implement in my classroom to help motivate and engage my students while learning.
References:
Fisher, J. F. (2017, September 12). What's the difference between blended and personalized
learning? Retrieved from https://www.christenseninstitute.org/blog/whats-difference-blended-personalized-learning/
What are the 4Cs? (2016, July 12). Retrieved from https://youtu.be/QrEEVZa3f98