tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572215012226930030.post929196219515335970..comments2010-11-18T20:50:12.784-08:00Comments on Integrating Technology: Revising My GAME PlanJody Albarezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07728976376006867701noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572215012226930030.post-53758543517945383362010-10-16T06:32:24.587-07:002010-10-16T06:32:24.587-07:00Jody,
I also foung it frustrating to work with so...Jody,<br /><br />I also foung it frustrating to work with some grades on teaching them how to use new technologies but due to the individual levels, I had to accommodate the material to them. Something I did was I first showed the class as a whole how to use the resource then I also handed out a worksheet giving them step by step instructions (both written and pictorial) of what to do on a basic level. Some of my more advanced students just played around and are progressing but other students are reluctant. With my reluctant students, I found that sitting with them in a small group and showing them what they can do really helped. It might help...<br /><br />I really like the fact that you are going to follow through on your original goals and not begin new ones until you accomplish your original ones. I so wish I could do that!!!<br /><br />Good Luck with everything,<br />JessicaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6572215012226930030.post-3841871966233523582010-10-14T13:53:59.518-07:002010-10-14T13:53:59.518-07:00Jody,
As you accommodate your students’ individua...Jody,<br /><br />As you accommodate your students’ individual needs, what methods of differentiating instruction seem to be working best? I usually find that my high school students thrive when paired with peers with whom they can share knowledge of technologies. This usually requires little more than a quick, informal survey about their prior knowledge and experience, based on which I can match them with partners or, as often as not, they can team up on their own. When I am the only one who understands some application, a bit of modeling with the LCD projector, guided practice, and independent practice seems to go a long way. A great deal of patience is still required, of course, but I am learning to respect the positive power of peer collaboration. <br /><br />I do admire your ability to follow through. My computer desktop is a metaphor for my approach to life. I must have fifteen different folders and windows open with tasks I am working on for Walden, my administration, my students, and various programs I’m signed up for--just as I have bookmarks in books all over my house, in my car, and in my classroom. I’m always amazed when I complete anything. <br /><br />-DugDouglas Gauldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09488995009390108608noreply@blogger.com