Our 7th Class

How can I facilitate a student centered classroom?
Through my experiences in college, and in this class, I have already begun to orchestrate a student centered classroom. This is an environment where the students lead themselves towards their learning and understanding so that they are able to reach a stronger understanding of what is being studied. I can continue to facilitate this practice by questioning by students. I believe, that by asking questions, I can allow my students to solve problems on their own. Making more of our learning about investigating and problem solving. This becomes more engaging for the students, and more successful in the long run. Posing open ended questions and continuing to question my students to guide them, will create a classroom where they are in charge of their own learning and I am merely a facilitator to keep them going.


How can I use technology to support my instructional practice?
I have learned a great deal more about technology through my experiences in this class. I have been able to expand my horizons and will be able to let my students have these same experiences. I can use this technology to give my students choices on their work. The days of paper and pencil are quickly disappearing, and with my new knowledge, I can make my students experiences in my class more interesting and also prepare them for a future where they will need all of this technological knowledge. I think the most exciting thing, for today, right now, is allowing my students different ways in which to work. Once I share all of the technology with them, they will be able to choose what they like and what works well for them, play with it, and make it their own.