Synchronous learning. Scenerio-based learning is very effective, example is telling a story. This type of learning increases retention. student are actively engaged.
Also VARK learning. To acknowledge the different learning styles and to blend information in the classroom that caters to each style.
Understanding how adult learners process data is different from younger students.
Technology accompanies the teacher in their educational practices.
The teacher offers different teaching resources, generates collaborative learning. The teachers plan and guide combined learning more efficiently, they can do it from a physics classroom to an online classroom. The teacher stays up to date. Continuous evaluation becomes easier with the use of technology since once the teacher evaluates, the students immediately obtain their results.
The notion of utilizing various teaching strategies (multi modal approach) and time-saving grading techniques are really helpful.
Being diverse in your teaching methods and grading keeps students interested.
First thing is to know your class so you can introduce ways to let each student be part of the lesson as a team and not someone on the outside looking in.
very interesting, how can we ensure all students are benifiting? especially when they are at home !
Agree with Mr. Calcasola , Mrs. Anthony, and Mr. Chelsea.
It's important to address students learning styles. Visual learners, auditory learners, reading/writing type learners and kinesthetic learners should all be considered when presenting lessons. The military has used this concept for years.
In my experince, using Multi-modal approach clearly has produced excellent results, specially with international students. In some countries, students are supposed to seat, receive information and only talk when asked. You can see the classroom environment change when you teach a lesson, provide visual aids, PE's, and have students discussions on the lessons taught.
The most important takeaway for me in this module was the note regarding optimizing technology around education, rather than education around technology. Even the most advanced tools are useless in untrained hands, and CTE needs to ensure graduates are both prepared to enter their fields as skilled professionals that are critical thinkers and equally capable when it comes to new technology.
Keep in mind the different types of learning styles and acknowledge them. Adule may have multiple ways to learn.
I have learned that there are different forms of contact hours that will still apply if using technology in the classroom.
Good review on teaching ti various learning styles
Reply to Angela Zaugg's post: I agree, this module provided a good review of teaching to the various learning styles. I, too have found that using the LMS system can save a lot of time, especially in regards to grading.
To ensure quality education is provided, one must be aware of the many types of learning styles to reach all students.
This module provided a good review of teaching to the various learning styles (VARK) and provided considerations to consider when teaching adult learners. I find that using the LMS system can actually save a lot of time in regards to grading quizzes/tests and provides an accessible forum for discussion, too.
Use of self-grading tests, analytical functions of the LMS, and blending learning strategies, tools and resources, would allow instructors to focus on developing their professional and pedagogical skills.
I like the idea of using multiple methods of delivering instruction and the methods for saving time with grading. All this is great. I believe it's all about fiding what works best for you, and more importantly, what works best for your students.
The better way to teach the students is to engage the students using different methods instead of lecturing. Use games, questioning, projects, group discussions.
Reply to Barbara Anthony's post:Yes I agree with you here Barbara on multi-level learning and just to add my thoughts to your wonderful post, multi-learning model is very beneficial format for adult learners with limited technology skills. It add skills to their learning and also enhance their learning experience through multi-modal learning such as hubrid learning where they learn both in classroom as well as online through various learning tolls provided to them.
I have worked with self-grading technology in multiple universities, but there are some disadvangages for this technology aspect, they sometime don't explain why a student is answered wrong or right or gives a vague explanation. But most of the time my experience was good with auto grading feature. It also, reduce a teacher's workload significantly.
