2. Achieving
21st
Century Learning Environments
Understand how to select and use appropriate learning
strategies, technology, media, and materials to achieve 21st
century learning in different environments.
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10. Discussion-
CHARACTERISTICS
Small group
Large group
New topics
Higher-level
questioning
ADVANTAGES
Interesting
Challenging
Inclusive
Opportunity for new ideas
LIMITATIONS
Potential for limited
participation
Sometimes unchallenging
Difficulty level
Age appropriateness
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11. Cooperative Learning-
CHARACTERISTICS
Small groups
Formal or informal
Conditions
Individual role = part of
team
Individual and group
accountability
Interpersonal and
leadership skills
Reflection
ADVANTAGES
Learning benefits
Formal/informal
Learning opportunity
Content areas
LIMITATIONS
Size limitation
Potential overuse
Group member limitation
INTEGRATION: Media
production, software,
presentations
ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS
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12. Problem-based Learning-
CHARACTERISTICS
Lifelike problems
Structured
Ill-structured
ADVANTAGES
Engaging
Context for learning
Levels of complexity
LIMITATIONS
Difficult to create
Age appropriateness
Time-consuming
ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS
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13. Games-
CHARACTERISTICS
Motivating
Challenging
Problem-solving
skills
Recognize patterns
ADVANTAGES
Engaging
Match to outcomes
Variety of settings
Gain attention
LIMITATIONS
Competition concerns
Levels of difficulty
Expense
Misdirection of intention
ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS
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14. Simulations-
CHARACTERISTICS
Whole-class, small-group
Experiences may not be
possible in the real world
Role play
ADVANTAGES
Safety
Recreate history
Hands-on
Variety of ability levels
LIMITATIONS
Questionable
representation
Complexity
Time factor
ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS
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15. Discovery-
CHARACTERISTICS
Scientific method
Guidance necessary
Scaffolding
ADVANTAGES
Engaging
Repeated steps
Student control
LIMITATIONS
Time-factor
Preparation is critical
Misunderstanding
INTEGRATION
Digital tools: cameras,
GPS, video
ADVANTAGES AND LIMITATIONS
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16. Face-to-face Classroom
Instruction
Most prevalent
Unlimited options for
learning
Distance Learning
Students in one location,
peers and teacher in
another
Classroom divided into
many parts
Know student resources
Blended Instruction
Synchronous and
asynchronous
Independent Study
Teacher prepares context
and materials
Students work at their own
pace
Informal Study
Prepare students with
technology
Informal nature of the study
Learning Context
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17. Integrating Free and
Inexpensive Materials
Internet
Open source websites
Productivity tools
Collaborative tools
Video, audio, images
Other media
Printed materials
Video
Kits
CDs and DVDs
Advantages
Up to date
In-depth treatment
Variety of uses
Student manipulation
Limitations
Bias or advertising
Promotion of special
interests
Limited quantities
Obtaining materials
Evaluating materials
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18. Demonstrating
Professional Knowledge
1. Differentiate between teacher-centered and
student-centered learning strategies.
2.Differentiate between the types of learning
strategies described in this chapter.
3.Discuss how to support learning with
technology and media.
5.Explain the value of integrating free and
inexpensive materials into instruction.
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