Team 5: A Technology and Learning Summary
The Technology and Learning team consisted of members from varied levels of teaching and MET experience. We came together to approach a topic that we had all considered important since we value the use of technology in our own teaching practice and hoped to learn more about it while taking the MET program. We worked collaboratively and were pleased with the reception our presentation received from our peers.
During the presentation communication from other students started slowly. Around day two or three, after people had a chance to explore the site and read through the material, they were able to begin posting in the discussion forums and polls. Poll 1 (17 votes)- 71% stated that yes they would allow students to BYOD if it were up to the individual teacher. Poll 2 (only 6 votes) 83% said Social Media is important for the classroom. One person voted “other” and no one voted that it was “just a fad”. Individuals were able to read the summaries, watch videos, and participate in discussions along with the polls and wordle. The many approaches offered allowed for insightful feedback and personal reflections. Students participated actively in the discussion after the initial period mentioned above.
We have gained new insight on our topic based on the perspectives and reflections of the other students. With Activity 3 Discussion Question 1, there was vigorous discussion about the affordances of online learning as well as the pros and cons. Such engagement reinforced the pedagogical challenges that learning online puts on the modern educator. Flexibility, time management, self-motivation and individual learning styles, were some of the factors mentioned in the activity, which need careful consideration by both educators and students to ensure success is attainable. Members of Team 5 opened a new direction to the evolving discussion by exploring student non-engagement in online learning environments. Responses to this part of the discussion hinted that students are not yet fully prepared to use online avenues for institutionalized education. The unintended result of this tangent was that we were afforded the opportunity to step back and question some assumptions we have made about our students and what they want from online education versus what we may believe they want. We suspect the discussion about online learning and its challenges will become more complicated in this era of the 21st century learner.
Team 5: A Technology and Learning Summary
The Technology and Learning team consisted of members from varied levels of teaching and MET experience. We came together to approach a topic that we had all considered important since we value the use of technology in our own teaching practice and hoped to learn more about it while taking the MET program. We worked collaboratively and were pleased with the reception our presentation received from our peers.
During the presentation communication from other students started slowly. Around day two or three, after people had a chance to explore the site and read through the material, they were able to begin posting in the discussion forums and polls. Poll 1 (17 votes)- 71% stated that yes they would allow students to BYOD if it were up to the individual teacher. Poll 2 (only 6 votes) 83% said Social Media is important for the classroom. One person voted “other” and no one voted that it was “just a fad”. Individuals were able to read the summaries, watch videos, and participate in discussions along with the polls and wordle. The many approaches offered allowed for insightful feedback and personal reflections. Students participated actively in the discussion after the initial period mentioned above.
We have gained new insight on our topic based on the perspectives and reflections of the other students. With Activity 3 Discussion Question 1, there was vigorous discussion about the affordances of online learning as well as the pros and cons. Such engagement reinforced the pedagogical challenges that learning online puts on the modern educator. Flexibility, time management, self-motivation and individual learning styles, were some of the factors mentioned in the activity, which need careful consideration by both educators and students to ensure success is attainable. Members of Team 5 opened a new direction to the evolving discussion by exploring student non-engagement in online learning environments. Responses to this part of the discussion hinted that students are not yet fully prepared to use online avenues for institutionalized education. The unintended result of this tangent was that we were afforded the opportunity to step back and question some assumptions we have made about our students and what they want from online education versus what we may believe they want. We suspect the discussion about online learning and its challenges will become more complicated in this era of the 21st century learner.
Team 5: A Technology and Learning Summary
The Technology and Learning team consisted of members from varied levels of teaching and MET experience. We came together to approach a topic that we had all considered important since we value the use of technology in our own teaching practice and hoped to learn more about it while taking the MET program. We worked collaboratively and were pleased with the reception our presentation received from our peers.
During the presentation communication from other students started slowly. Around day two or three, after people had a chance to explore the site and read through the material, they were able to begin posting in the discussion forums and polls. Poll 1 (17 votes)- 71% stated that yes they would allow students to BYOD if it were up to the individual teacher. Poll 2 (only 6 votes) 83% said Social Media is important for the classroom. One person voted “other” and no one voted that it was “just a fad”. Individuals were able to read the summaries, watch videos, and participate in discussions along with the polls and wordle. The many approaches offered allowed for insightful feedback and personal reflections. Students participated actively in the discussion after the initial period mentioned above.
We have gained new insight on our topic based on the perspectives and reflections of the other students. With Activity 3 Discussion Question 1, there was vigorous discussion about the affordances of online learning as well as the pros and cons. Such engagement reinforced the pedagogical challenges that learning online puts on the modern educator. Flexibility, time management, self-motivation and individual learning styles, were some of the factors mentioned in the activity, which need careful consideration by both educators and students to ensure success is attainable. Members of Team 5 opened a new direction to the evolving discussion by exploring student non-engagement in online learning environments. Responses to this part of the discussion hinted that students are not yet fully prepared to use online avenues for institutionalized education. The unintended result of this tangent was that we were afforded the opportunity to step back and question some assumptions we have made about our students and what they want from online education versus what we may believe they want. We suspect the discussion about online learning and its challenges will become more complicated in this era of the 21st century learner.