The technology I have chosen, FlipCam and blog/class website, supports what I am trying to accomplish. With a FlipCam, I can record the discussion and still be free to walk around the room. If I have to stop for an interruption (fire drill, class ends, etc…), I can start fresh and make one video using MovieMaker, or can post several videos. Students will get a tutorial on how to use and access the blog, and each student has a log in because the school uses gmail (our school specific secure network) for students to access the school website.
The technology allows my students to go back to discussions and revisit what was stated. This will cause them to think more thoroughly and analytically about the text, and what their classmates have discussed. The blog will be easily accessible, even to students that do not have computers at home because my school has a computer lab and laptop cart, so my students will have easy access to both.
Students will be able to interact with one another both in the classroom and outside of class. Students do not have to worry about fitting everything into one discussion because they can also make more points on the blog, or the same discussion can be continued on another day. Students can focus more on responding thoroughly during the actual class discussion and worry about additional information later on.
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I like the idea of a continuation of a discussion via the blog. Some of the more shy students might be able to put in their two cents worth. These are all valid points that show definite potential. You may want to clarify the individual TPK, TCK, and PCK. The distinction of each part of TPACK in each paragraph might help the overall picture. Nice Job!
ReplyDeleteI also like the continuation using the blog. I'm incorporating blogs into my classroom this year. I really think it will be a gateway of expression for students. I agree with Dave in that it's a great way for less inhibited students to speak their mind.
ReplyDeleteChristine,
ReplyDeleteOK, I'm getting a better grasp on how this will look. I like that students will be able to leave comments on the blog posts that contain movies. That adds an asynchronous component. Great idea!