The instructional strategies described in the resources explored this week correlate with the principles of social learning theories. The definition of social learning theory is students actively engage in constructing artifacts and conversing with others (Laureate Education, Inc., 2009). When students work together they can confirm, encourage, and question each other's learning. Technology can be used to conduct research on internet, create power point presentation, handouts, statistics on a spreadsheet, and picture slideshows (Laureate Education, Inc., 2009). Technology can also be used to create websites, multimedia, and webquests (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, & Malenoski, 2007). When students work in cooperative groups, it can help them make sense of new information by interacting with others (Pitler, Hubbell, Kuhn, & Malenoski, 2007). All of the strategies described in the resources this week help students work together cooperatively.
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Bridging learning theory, instruction, and technology. Baltimore: Author.
Pitler, H., Hubbell, E., Kuhn, M., & Malenoski, K. (2007). Using technology with classroom instruction that works. Alexandria, VA: ASCD.
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I think you touched on many key points from this week's resources. I am also a physical education teacher and I was wondering if you have used of the ideas in your class that you mentioned in your blogs. We teach in a very unique setting and many of the ideas that you mentioned I have tried. I found that students love working together, teaching one another and more importantly learning from one another. Do you have the same experience?
ReplyDeleteStudents working in groups really helps the understanding of the new information or resources they are being presented or taught. A lot of times students will be nervous or wont ask a question to a teacher but if they have a peer there they will be able to more comfortably ask them what exactly is going on or how to properly use the technology. Working in groups really can enhance the learning environment.
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