Explore constructivist TELEs for math and science As an investment analyst focusing on educational technology start-ups with math and business undergraduate backgrounds and a junior student in the MET program, I did find this course challenging from time to time. My surface knowledge regarding pedagogies and the lack of on-field teaching experiences limited my ability …
The fraction is a challenging topic in primary schools’ math classrooms. Some students have problems with procedural knowledge, and they experience hard times calculating with fractions. While procedural challenge could be overcome through practices, the conceptual misunderstanding is the real issue for students with a basic introduction to whole numbers. Some students confuse if fractions …
I resonated with Shulman’s statement of how a knowledgeable teacher that knows general pedagogical strategies can not be a good teacher (1986). Think back to the content I learned in middle schools, and I merely recalled lectures and pure theories in science and math classrooms. Every single scientific theory I remember is directly related to …
According to Bielaczyc and Collins (1999): “The defining quality of a learning community is that there is a culture of learning in which everyone is involved in a collective effort of understanding. There are four characteristics that such a culture must have: (1) diversity of expertise among its members who are valued for their contributions …
“Consider the cognitive affordances of the software examined. Speculate on how information visualization software (name the software) could be embedded in the design of authentic learning experiences and Suggest active roles for the teacher and the students, as well as a suitable topic. Endeavour to make connections with your future personal practice in this entry.” …
Framing the issue Initially I framed the issue as ‘how to promote learning engagement in STEM’ based on my personal experience in learning math and science. I am always highly self-motivated and engaged in challenging tasks and tend to use technology to solve my problems, which result in low barriers to understand abstract concepts and …
I appreciate this opportunity to compare and contrast 4 TELEs after learning some challenging topics in math and science classrooms. They all present effective knowledge constructions through inquiry-based learning activities facilitated by technologies, with different highlights and limitations. Among the 4 cases provided by the course content, I particularly love the My World and related …
“Describe using specifics, the nature of the activities that may have been central, in your opinion, to the learning experiences described in the papers you read.” Adamo-Villani, N. & Wilbur, R. (2007). An immersive game for k-5 math and science. Proceedings of the 11th International Conference Information Visualization, 921-924. http://ezproxy.library.ubc.ca/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1109/IV.2007.23 SMILE – Science and Math …
LfU Copy your response from Week 8 Discussion: LfU Forum into your e-folios: “Using additional literature from the field of science education, what are several conceptual challenges students might have today with understanding Earth Science that LfU might support? Google Earth Activities for Learning Energy Theories” After looking into the LfU framework and exploring some …
Compose two entries for your inquiry e-folio option: In addition to a copy of your discussion post for this week, add a commentary on your perspectives after the symposium in your inquiry e-folio, for a total of 2 required entries. I resonated with Shulman’s statement of how a knowledgeable teacher that knows general pedagogical strategies …