This weeks readings in Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works contained great ideas and resources. I felt like the technology ideas that were shared go along with the behaviorist theory.
"Reinforcing Effort" was my favorite chapter because I love the idea of having the students complete a rubric that correlates with their work. I have been trying all year to get my students to see that they are in control of their grades, they earn them, I don't give them what I want. I think having them complete the rubric then create a chart, will allow them to see that the effort they put forth reflects in their grades. This will also give them a since of ownership over their work. I LOVE this idea!!
The "Homework and Practice" chapter had a lot of great resources that I feel I would use more in the classroom. I hate to require my students to use a computer for homework because so many don't have access. Some of the sites mentioned I already use in class and my students love them. Anything to do with technology really gets the students excited about learning
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Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI think that the effort graphs would really work well with our students. To be able to see that when they really try they make a good grade and when they don't put time into their work they don't would be a big eye opener. This would be especially helpful in a graph format because they could actually "see" the correlation.
Jenn,
ReplyDeleteI also liked the idea of charting the student's effort throughout the semester. I think this will give the kids (especially ours) a concrete example of why they make the grades they make! This would also be a great thing to show their parents!
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the flashcard exchange site. We are just beginning a unit in science on Heat and Matter which includes a lot of new vocabulary. I usually have the students make flashcards so I decided to check out the site. I have only begun to preview it, but I think you can create flashcards that can then be printed out. This way you could send them home or give students the option to complete them paper and pencil or on-line. I wonder if these flashcards could be made into flashcards for basic fact practice as well? On-line or drill practice? I do always try to be sensitive to asking students to do any work at home on the computer as even if they do have one at home, who knows the family policy with it, or how many share it.
Jennifer,
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that charts are a great tool to help students visualize their learning achievements. A lot of the blogs I have read agree that charts and graphs helps the students be more accountable for their learning and see the reward in putting forth more effort in class and at home. If students enjoy the reward of seeing their homework scores improve, they are more likely to continue putting forth this effort. I think that this “Reinforcing Effort”, correlates with the behaviorist theory that rewards help motivate the students.