Active LearningScedella McAteeIDT 7064Fall 2014

Student Assignments

• Web-based Research

• PowerPoint creation and demonstration

• Group Discussions

Web-based Research – Inquiry/Discovery Learning which requires students to research ideas and develop their knowledge and based on information they discover. Pg. 30

Web-based ResearchInquiry/Discovery Learning which requires students to research ideas and develop their knowledge and based on information they discover. Pg. 30

PowerPoint creation and demonstrationProject based learning – organizing learning around projects- which involve students’ critical thinking pg. 31

Group Discussions

Collaborative Learning requires cooperative learning among 2 or more peers which ultimately “extends learning beyond the immediate collaboration by adding to the collective knowledge of the classroom” pg. 29

Two Teaching and Learning Strategies that I identified with most:

Strategy 1: Generative Learning Generative learning is defined by Mills as: “process of generating ideas by reorganizing facts

and information into more flexible knowledge structures that reveal relationships among ides or by identifying gaps in knowledge or conflicts between ideas.” Pg. 31

Strategy 2: Coaching and MentoringCoaching and Mentoring is defined by Mills as: Coaching is a partnership among colleagues where they observe one another in practice of their profession and conduct discussions before and after the observation. Mentoring is when an expert/professional is identified to assist with developing/coaching another to improve/enhance his/her skills. Pg. 32

Reflection

• Link to Blog Post with Reflection:– http://kidblog.org/MsDellsClass-2/4470f8d9-f29c-

4260-a3ab-e7899e1e3b1a/active-learning-reflective/

References:

Mills, S.C. (2006). Using the Internet for active teaching and learning. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson Merrill Prentice Hall. ISBN 10: 0131105469

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