Amy L. McKenzie
CIMT 665
Cover Entry
Participation Portfolio
May 3, 2010
Coverage and Depth
Writing Prompts
• Module One Prompt
Many different opinions about types of knowledge an educator should possess exist within the profession. Not only should teachers be expert in the subject matter they teach, but also in how to teach it, how well they teach it, and how their students react to it. Here, the thoughts of Shulman, Peterson, and Mishra and Koehler on types of knowledge are discussed as well as my own thoughts about the knowledge an educator should possess.
• Module Two Prompt
Building on the different opinions of types of knowledge a teacher should possess is the TPACK construct. This is the idea that educators should possess technological, pedagogical, AND content knowledge to be effective and create meaningful learning. Here, the ideas of two textbook authors are discussed as well as how I will use their research and ideas to become a meaningful educator.
• Module Three Prompt
The use of technology within a lesson is a great way to make learning material meaningful for students of this generation (and maybe even the educator in their own self-assessment!). Here, different ways to incorporate technology into the typically repetitious “lecture, hands-on practice, lesson, hands-on practice” curriculum for athletic training students is discussed.
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Peer Reviews (8)
• Linda’s Lesson Plan 1 Comment, Roddran’s Tech Toolbox 2 Comment, Roddran’s Lesson Plan 3 Comment, Karen’s Tech Toolbox 3 Comment, Randall’s Lesson Plan 4 Comment, Roddran’s Tech Toolbox 4 Comment, Randall’s Lesson Plan 5 Comment, and Randall’s Tech Toolbox 5 Comment
As a professional, you begin to notice that your learning process is never complete. As you become an educator, you begin to realize that even though your students see you as the expert, to stay there, your learning can never stop. The consideration of comments from a peer from their own insight and experience can contribute a great amount to your work. Here you will find the comments and insight I’ve provided to other students in the class regarding their lesson plans and technology toolboxes.
Interactions
• Interacting via answering questions and offering instruction
Interacting with peers and offering useful information and insight is essential for to the learning process. Each student brings with them a plethora of unique knowledge and experience that is only truly meaningful if they continue to share that information. Helping to guide a peer to complete a task they are interested in but unfamiliar with is one way to pass on the unique knowledge you bring to a classroom. By providing instructions and a link to more information a student can hopefully take advantage of the new skill introduced to the class.
Discussions
• Discussing feedback, supporting work, and gaining additional insight
Discussion and answering questions can truly enhance your learning and understanding of course material. By considering and answering a classmate’s question, you are given a chance to re-evaluate the work you’ve complete, consider it from a new perspective, and improve your work. Here I’ve considered reviewers’ questions and concerns by discussing my thoughts and rationale, asking more questions, and ultimately improving my lesson plan based on their contribution. (Please see my responses to the reviews I received.)
Xenoblogging (the comment grande)
• Providing detailed, useful suggestions
Providing useful contributions to peers’ work is fundamental to an online classroom. With each student working and coming from different places and different backgrounds, many new perspectives can be offered and considered to help further learning. Providing thoughtful, detailed feedback and suggestions is one way this can be achieved. (Please see my review and feedback for a classmate’s lesson plan: see “Randall Cook lesson plan 4 review”)
Wildcard
• Jing! Learn something new!
Considering the hands-on nature of my clinical profession and in the teaching of it to students, technology is the absolute last thing I think about. However, this class has provided a plethora of new modes of technology and how I can use them to enhance my students’ learning. Now my students, who are mostly technologically savvy to begin with, can continue the use of that technology in the classroom to supplement and sometimes facilitate their hands-on learning. In the process of taking in all of this new technology, I experimented with Jing to create a “how-to” screencast, upload the video, and share it with my classmates. This information can now be passed on to peers or students to educate them on how to use the online concept mapping tool.
