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Shifting Toward An Architecture of Participation

Shifting Toward An Architecture of Participation | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

"Reading, in terms of scale and diversity, is different than it used to be. Thinking, in terms of context and application, is also different.

It makes since that learning is also changing–becoming more entrepreneurial than directly didactic. That is, more learner-centered ... than teacher-controlled."


Beth Dichter's insight:

This post from te@chthought provides an embedded slideshare, Designing Digital Futures. The post pulls out some of the information found within the slideshow. The post looks at 

Architecture of Participation: 7 Characteristics of Future Learning which are defined as:

* Collaborating

* Tagging

* Voting

* Networking

* User-Generated Content

* Tools

* Sharing

and also Communal Construction.

Take some time to check out the slideshare. There are many great slides that will make you pause and think about what may be taking place in your classroom.

Carlos Rodrigues Cadre's curator insight, October 8, 2014 11:06 AM

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Secrets of the Brain - ICG Curriculum Group

Secrets of the Brain - ICG Curriculum Group | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it

It is easy to stumble on clues about how the mind works. Many people notice, for instance, that a good way to learn about a topic is to teach it to someone else. When a person teaches a concept to others, he or she is likely to remember that material for the long term. Long-term retention is much less likely for those in the role of a traditional learner who is listening to a teacher talk.

Fortunately, recent advances in brain science mean that we no longer must stumble on insights such as this by trial and error.

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5 Proven Ways to Engage Students In Your Classroom - Edudemic

5 Proven Ways to Engage Students In Your Classroom - Edudemic | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
No matter what subject they teach or what age group their students fall into, all teachers face the same basic challenge: They have to find a way to actively engage students in the learning process. Today’s learners tend to respond best to interactive teaching methods, so many instructors have integrated technology into their lesson plans. …
Beth Dichter's insight:

The five proven ways to engage students are:

* Use Responsive Technology - There are many ways to have students respond to questions throughout a class period. One that is free that you may want to check out is Socrative.

* Define Objectives - Make sure there are clearly define goals that are written in student-friendly language. And be prepared to make quick changes if the responsive technology shows the need.

* Add Context - The post explains this as having a pre-assessment question to help gauge the existing topic knowledge, followed by a question part way through the period to help see the students understanding. At the end of the period a final question (post assessment) would help see if the students are understanding the concept taught.

* Keep it Simple - Make sure that your presentation material is simple. Too much information on a slide may be too much for the students to understand. Remember that visuals are critical and classroom discussion will also help students learn new material.

* Make it Interactive - With technology it is easier to keep students engaged, but make sure to change things up throughout the lesson. There are many great resources online that help with this, and many have been explored in this Scoop.it.

Do you have unique strategies that you use in your classroom? Share them by adding a comment!

Melissa Marshall's curator insight, July 21, 2014 3:40 AM

An excellent article: Engage student using these methods. 

1. Use Responsive Technology - not just tech for tech's sake, such as writing answers. Use tech that demands a response. 

2. Define Objectives - Tell students what they need to be able to do, know, learn, show. And tell them early on, so they get time to practise it before you assess. 

3. Add Context - Make it connect with what they know already. Look for prior learning (the old KWL chart is great for this!) 

4. Keep it Simple - Your presentation and the way the content is delivered should be simple to access.

5. Make it Interactive - With technology it is easier to keep students engaged, but make sure to change things up throughout the lesson and the term!

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Vocabulary Builder - debar

Vocabulary Builder - debar | Eclectic Technology | Scoop.it
Definition of debar along with example sentences. Vocabulary Builder tool is great for developing a sophisticated vocabulary.
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