This week I really got into the idea of creating a wiki for my classroom. I joined the wiki for posting our lesson plans and got to see what can happen when a group of people get together to create something. It really is quite amazing to work with other people to compile information and experience. Its true that people can accomplish much more when working together. I think this would be an invaluable tool for a classroom setting. I've worried over the past few months about how it would be received by my students due to their diverse abilities and backgrounds. However, I now believe that it could be useful for any student as long as the correct instruction and background knowledge is applied.
On the NET-S front I attended a faculty meeting today and conferenced with a group of teachers to meet the needs of a troubled student. Things like this really make me feel growth as a professional. I also just finished a lesson plan in which my students create a mechanical arm using the AutoDesk Inventor program. This program allows students to create objects in 3D on the computer. The mechanical arm is a multi-step project that challenges students in their creation and organization abilities. I've been thrilled with the outcome of planning more digital experiences for my students.
I would like to begin focusing on NET-S standard #1 which supports the development of student creativity. I feel that during these digital lessons students should really have the change to spread their wings and create things. It is rare in school when a student truly gets to do what they want with their project.
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James,
ReplyDeleteLike you, my experience of working with wikis is opening my eyes to how I can use them in my classroom. It is easier than I thought. This is an example of how jumping in and experiencing helps you to learn. The mechanical arm project sounds like something anybody would enjoy working with. I am glad you are making progress with your GAME plan.
Terri