Presentation to teachers on how they learn, how others learn and technology forces learning, unlearning and unlearning. Technology is a part of our culture and can not be ignored. Presentation had teachers discuss many of the topics, open up dialog, share and deepen the professional community among themselves.
13. What type of learner are you? http://www.bgfl.org/ - Multiple Intelligences
14. Visual-Spatial - think in terms of physical space -architects. Like to draw, do jigsaw puzzles, read maps, daydream. Can be taught through drawings, verbal and physical imagery. Tools: models, graphics, charts, photographs, drawings, 3-D modeling, video, videoconferencing, television, multimedia, texts with pictures/charts/graphs. Bodily-kinesthetic - use the body effectively, as a dancer or carpenter. Keen sense of body awareness. Like movement, making things, touching. Communicate well through body language and be taught through physical activity, hands-on learning, acting out, role playing. Tools: equipment and real objects. Musical - show sensitivity to rhythm and sound. Love music and are also sensitive to sounds in their environments. May study better with music in the background. Can be taught by turning lessons into lyrics, speaking rhythmically, rhymes information. Tools: musical instruments, music, radio, stereo, CD-ROM, multimedia. Interpersonal - understanding, learn through interaction. They have many friends, empathy for others, street smarts. Taught through group activities, seminars, dialogues. Tools: telephone, audio conferencing, instructor time and attention ,video conferencing, writing, computer conferencing, E-mail.
15. Intrapersonal - understanding one's own interests, goals. Tend to be shy, introverted. They're in tune with their inner feelings; they have wisdom, intuition and motivation, as well as a strong will, confidence and opinions. They can be taught through independent study and introspection. Tools: books, creative materials, diaries, privacy and time. They are the most independent of the learners. Linguistic - use words effectively. Have highly developed auditory skills and often think in words. They like reading, playing word games, making up poetry or stories. They can be taught by encouraging them to say and see words, read books together. Tools: computers, games, multimedia, books, tape recorders, and lecture. Logical -Mathematical - reasoning, calculating. Think conceptually, abstractly and are able to see and explore patterns and relationships. They like to experiment, solve puzzles, ask cosmic questions. They can be taught through logic games, investigations, mysteries. They need to learn and form concepts before they can deal with details. Naturalist - learn best studying natural phenomenon in natural settings. Closely connected to nature (enjoys gardening, collections, very ecologically oriented). Tools: notebooks, observation equip. Caring for animals, plants, and earth
16. The illiterate of the 21st century will not be those who cannot read and write, but those who cannot learn, unlearn, and relearn. ~Alvin Toffler
22. National Educational Technology Standards Students Creativity & Innovation Communication & Collaboration Research & Information Fluency Critical Thinking Problem Solving & Decision Making Digital Citizenship Technology Operations & Concepts
23. NETSTeachers Facilitate & Inspire Student Learning & Creativity Design & Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences & Assessments Model Digital-Age Work & Learning Promote & Model Digital Citizenship & Responsibility Engage in Professional Growth & Leadership
28. Change/Innovation Innovation is a change in the thought process for doing something, or useful application of new inventions or discoveries. Must be substantially different and must increase value. Goal: positive change to make someone or something better.
29. Lifelong Learners & Learning Professionals Learn for tomorrow Practice Share Question Teach
30. I am always ready to learn although I do not always like being taught. ~Winston Churchill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eGHAuV5yLo
31. I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me. ~Dudley Field Malone
33. Obstacles/Resisters/Fears Fear: look stupid (incapable) in front of students Can’t get past school filter Afraid to loose status Too hard No time
34. Summary Learners learn and think in a variety of ways Technology is transformative and forces learning, relearning and unlearning. Learning can be difficult Technology is apart students culture and ours Obstacles and resisters must be addressed and attitudes may be difficult We learn from each other today for tomorrow
Optimism – cognitive Most if not all of us carry both categories at least at timesWhere do you spend most of your thinking?Cognitive thinking of a learner may take practice so with your discussion this morning revolving around technology the learner side is where we need to be
Break into their learning groupsDiscuss how their style fits them – give examples (me, words spelling)discuss next slideThen after discussion have them mix up to their tables.
Get into your groups and discuss your learning style (about 5-6min)Nominate one member to summarize your learning style if group is over 10 then get into sub-groups
82 yrs oldis an Americanwriter andfuturist, known for his works discussing the digital revolution, communication revolution, corporate revolution and technological singularity.Former editor of Fortune Then he moved to examining the reaction of and changes in society. His later focus has been on the increasing power of 21st century military hardware, weapons and technology proliferation, and capitalism.He is a principal of Toffler & Associates, a consulting company, and was a visiting scholar at the Russell Sage Foundation, visiting professor at Cornell University, faculty member of the New School for Social Research, a White House correspondent, an editor of Fortune magazine, and a business consultant.[3]
Think of the industries that have been transformed by technology:History – industrial revolutionMedicalAdvertisingMusicSnail mailTV – competing with internetOf course Education – but how much? Have it kept pace with exponential increase in technology?
Social NetworksFacebook, MySpace Delicious, Diigo Deviant ArtYouTubePodcastingBloggingWhat words did you hear these students use?Would you agree that Technology is embedded in their life?When they have a project something to create they will think differently than you. No posters with markers probably.
Is Not an solution to good educationIt Is a necessary Tool in our student lives, workplace, in our culture today and tomorrowDo you think that if students use their tools that they are more comfortable using for learning that their motivation and engagement would increase? It is like a quill pen when you have a ink pen at home or in your pocket.4. Tapping into their world for creativity, collaborating skills, makes learning seem more significant.Technology is Exponentially growing and has since before the Apple II in 1977Apple 1977 WWW 1989 -91Better FasterEasierAffordableChanging
Is Not an solution to good educationIt Is a necessary Tool in our student lives, workplace, in our culture today and tomorrowDo you think that if students use their tools that they are more comfortable using for learning that their motivation and engagement would increase? It is like a quill pen when you have a ink pen at home or in your pocket.4. Tapping into their world for creativity, collaborating skills, makes learning seem more significant.Technology is Exponentially growing and has since before the Apple II in 1977Apple 1977 WWW 1989 -91Better FasterEasierAffordableChanging
ISTE: International Society for Technology in Education has National Education Technology Standards that educators from around the globe has agreed to for Students, Teachers, Administrators and Technology Leaders.We could spend a week looking at these and what they look like and how to begin or advance. But lets take a few minutes and briefly go over these. They are also on the server along with the By Grade profile. If you wondering where you should target for this is a good place.
Technology changes fastWhat you have learned changesSo you unlearnThen relearn the newHow is that bad?We could talk a week on this but lets end its challenging
Professional Development?Training?School – degrees?BooksExperience / EmotionOthersHelpWhich ones would you place at the top?
Innovation
As professionals how do we support each other in our learning & teaching of each otherHow can you share what you are doing, what you are learning to be a better professional
Are these obstacles personalAre some personalAttitudesBurn outFearsLack of knowledgeObstacles – resistersA force that tends to oppose or delay motionI can ignore the change (who can say that)my needs are already met hereI have invested heavily hereI do not want to change because…the destination looks worse than where I am nowI am in the middle of something importantthere is nothing to attract me forwardsThe journey look painfulthe destination or journey is somehow bad or wrongI don’t trust those inchargeI am able to ignore the changeI can ignore the change (who can say that)
Group back into a like intelligencesAre these obstacles personalAre some personalAttitudesBurn outObstacles – resistersA force that tends to oppose or delay motion
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