What do students think about learning Internet Skills? You might recall that before the Grade ¾ class began the technology project TechnoJourney, they thought they knew EVERYTHING about the Internet. Now upon the completion of the project, it was time to find out what they thought of the experience. Did they learn something new? Will …
Now the Students’ Turn: Reflecting on TechnoJourney Read More »
I recently conducted an interview with the classroom teacher upon the completion of teaching TechnoJourney to learn more about her thoughts and ideas about the experience. UPDATE: TechnoJourney was replaced with TechnoInternet. The activities are similar. Your students just spent the past few weeks completing activities from the technology project TechnoJourney. What was your overall …
A Teacher Speaks Out: Yes, You Should Teach Internet Skills! Read More »
Peer to peer teaching is an effective teaching method that can be used in the computer lab to enhance learning. This blog article examines an example of how this method was implemented, elements of successful peer teaching, and the educational value of this approach. What is Peer to Peer Teaching? Peer to peer teaching has …
Peer to Peer Teaching – Students Become the Teachers Read More »
Learning should be celebrated! I believe that at the end of each unit, time should be allocated to reflect upon the learning experience. This gives students the opportunity to acknowledge their achievements and recognize the newfound skills they have acquired. This can be a challenge when a unit of study does not contain a finished …
