Wendy Hopper

I didn't know about all the CTE AI tools and how they work. I currently use a simulation AI tool for my advanced students. I would like to use more of those. They are really useful.

I would like to implement some kind of "store", where students can sell and trade valuable items... homework passes, points on a test, seating preference,  opportunity to charge phone in class, etc. and see ho students barter throughout the school year.

I learned that not all teachers tasks are good for AI and that teacher's need to be careful and double check what  info AI gives you back. Ethic assignments or things that students need to critically think about should be created by the teacher

I like the Head, Hands, and Heart analogy.  It keeps things clear about thinking with AI help, practical applications and ethical training and issues.  

I learned more about e-portfolios.  It occurred to me that having students create an e-portfolio of their best work and then reflecting on it would make an excellent final project. We are required to give a final exam and final essay.  I could have students do a reflection on their e-portfolio as their final essay.  

I learned the difference between collaborative learning and cooperative learning. Who knew?! And, I learned about the  four types of abilities:

Concrete experience ability (CE).
Reflective observation ability (RO).
Abstract conceptualization ability (AC).
Active experimentation ability (AE).

Although these make sense, and of course I am aware of the concepts, I was not aware of the specific terms. 

I learned about the 5 basic elements to cooperative learning. And, I learned about strategies for cooperative learning.  I have students play competitive games as groups, but it never occurred to me to do group quizes. Or, compile grades from group of students and give them a compiled grade. Good ideas.

I learned about the "constructivist" approach. I am not sure if I have ever heard that expression before.  Seems like the more active learning there is and the more variety, the better!

It was a good confirmation of the variety that I add to my classes.  Good review of learning styles and good reminder of why its challenging for instructors. It is "easier" to do one style of teaching in some ways, but in other ways, because it doesn't engage as much, it can make the classroom behavior more difficult. 

Although I am familiar with most of these methods, a few, like "Catch up" were new to me.  It was helpful to have direct and indirect instruction broken down so clearly.  I really like the concept maps and although I am familiar with them, it occurred to me to use them in a new way after watching the video.