Module 6

This module has helped me think about self-directed learners and the role of differentiation in the following ways . . .
I need to be sure that I always determine and consider the different types of learners in a specific classroom. My direct instruction, assignments, and assessments need to reflect the various learners that are in a specific classroom.

Student Assessment

This module has helped me think about student-centered assessment in the following ways . . . First, the checklist are valuable assets to my own personal self-evaluation. Also, it challenged how I think about assessment entirely as a student-centered activity. However, I believe it will be difficult to "let go" of assessment, especially with chemistry.

Assessment Checklist

I believe that I could make my classroom more student centered by having more student created rubrics and peer review. In addition, (and a little off the subject), I would like to move towards a true electronic classroom by using Wikis and blogs much more.

Technology

I have learned that technology can not only be used to attract the attention of students but can also aid in true understanding of standards and concepts. I believe it can also be effective by aiding the teacher in planning and helping create exciting assignments. I believe by using such things as blogs and other on-line tools teachers could assess their students in entirely different ways, as opposed to paper/pencil tests.

This module has helped me think about the impact of the Internet on my students' learning in the following ways . . .

I never knew how many applicable resources are available to use for instruction. The internet can be used not just for entertainment but for many captivating educational opportunities.

This module has helped me think about using standards, CFQs or formative assessment in the following ways:

I should do much more planning upfront with a good unit design. This would allow me to create a better portfolio. Also, using the CFQs forces me to really evaluate how well am I teaching the content standards.

This module has made me think about my role as an instructional designer in the following ways . . .By challenging the types of technology I use in the classroom. Illustrating the importance of good planning for PBL.