In an ideal world each student would have one teacher who assess the student’s strengths, weaknesses and knowledge base and tailors a curriculum and learning environment just for that student. But we live in the real world with classes of 20-35 students with a huge range of abilities and experiences. In one of my recent middle school science classes I had a reading range of 1st grade to high school level. I had students who already knew the state frameworks…
I am convinced that as teachers we need to reflect on what is happening within our students as each one builds their own framework of knowledge. Learning is not about what is done “to” a student but what is done “by” a student. This leads to the concept of differentiated instruction. This takes place regardless of what a teacher does in the classroom because each student comes into the class with a different experience, knowledge base and learning style. The…
In thinking about what I would place on this blog I believe the entries would be more like ramblings then well conceived bits of wisdom. As I see more technology used in classrooms, read more about the success and failures in education and play with the new technologies out there I find my views on education, technology and learning are always changing. I need to get these thoughts out of my head so I can examine them and help the…
This is the beginning of my blog. I have been reading many blogs and have learned so much from them. I also learn so much from my colleagues. I hope to share some of their best practices in using technology in the classroom.