Monday, June 18, 2007

Day 5 - Reflections and Questions

Post your reflections on using the module you will develop in the classroom environment. How will you use this module as a tool to integrate technology standards in a classroom?

15 comments:

Anonymous said...

I will utilize the module's many options for integration in areas beyond VRML. However, this is an opportunity to exploit cross curricular options in the classroom. Technology-rich environments do this.

Our module will combine math (geometry), science (earth science/tectonics), and history (Pompeii) in order to solve a problem. Demonstrations of cones,cylinders, and other shapes can be used to build a 3D volcano.

There are numerous technology standards as well as CSOs that will be addressed.

On a side note, I won't go into complete detail, but will say that this has been a very rewarding week. Each and every activity scaffolded into a awesome experience for me. Whether it was VRML, Inquiry learning, collaboration, organization, or simply the food, I think that the participants gained so much this week. That you WVHTF, FSU, and the always awesome EdVenture Group. Thank you, Thank you, Thank you.

Anonymous said...

Module learning, it's not conventional, it's good. It's Friday and it's hard to think. Have a good week-end.

Anonymous said...

I will use our module as a problem-solving tool. The engineering portion will help cover mathmatic and science standards. The VRML exercises with give the students a real life perspective as to what they are doing with their computer software activities.

Anonymous said...

It is Friday and I am sooooo happy. I really cannot talk about VRLM anymore. I am sure I will appreciate this traing in about a month.

Anonymous said...

My module will help develope problem-solving technics as well as critical thinking skills. The bridge construction and testing will more than adequately cover the technology standards for this discipline in my classroom.

Anonymous said...

I can use this as another visual stimulant to peak the students interest in my subject area and education in general.

Anonymous said...

I found some great sites that had ready-made VRML files that I can use in my module. I would like to learn as much as I can about VRML so that I can eventually teach the programming to my students. I believe that they would find it as much fun as I do.
Thanks to Janet for taking the extra time to help me with rotations.

Anonymous said...

I will use VRML to allow students to observe and manipulate complex and abstract geometric concepts.
In this module, students will be examining the Pythagorean theorem and its applications in real life.

Anonymous said...

The module will be a useful tool that i wiil utilize in my classroom. With this module the students are the center of attention and learning. VRML will not be used every week in my classroom but when added to my lesson will only bring the understanding of the material better.
Thank you for everything including LUNCH

Anonymous said...

We will be utilizing the module's many options to include inquiry based and problem based solving situations. Using PowerPoint, VRML online examples and hands-on activities.

At this point we have mapped out what are doing but need to take sometime to put things into taskstream and matching up CSO's to our lessons.

Anonymous said...

The module seems very worthwhile and useful! On Friday afternoon after a week of long days I am not real creative or really thinking. I am still working on getting those planets in orbit! Fear not ... I will figure it out someday!

Being the retired one ... I am not sure how I might use this but I am going to try to work up some modules to take with me when I sub ...think it would entice any student. They are always quicker than me!

Anonymous said...

I have the sun rotating. Hopefully the other planets will follow.


WQe have the First lesson for the teaching unit completed.

Anonymous said...

Our module will include several different types of technology: computer, data projector, different software (PowerPoint, Inspiration, etc.), different tools (VRML, Task Stream, etc.), and the Internet. We will use technology to impart vast amounts of information to students in a manner in which they will enjoy, remember, and learn!

Anonymous said...

Presently in my part of the lesson it is only part of the presentation. Hopefully I will become confident enough to have the students successfully use it.

Anonymous said...

I hope to be able to show the students VRML examples of volcanoes and use a virtual interactive image of volcanic eruptions.