Sunday, May 1, 2016

DitiLit - Function



This week’s DigiLit Sunday topic is “function”.



Connect to Margaret Simon’s blog Reflections On the Teche to read more.

Julieanne started her post this Sunday by stating: "I’m wondering, how are my students functioning with technology and how is technology functioning for them." As I read this, I thought about how, by using technology, my students' approximations look really good.

Last week I learned about Brian Cambourne's research on the Conditions for Learning:

The idea is that the approximation step allows for the learner to be free to approximate a skill, as making mistakes is essential when learning.

This week my students used kidblog, iMovie trailers, and TodaysMeet as three tech tools, all functioning as a way to show their thinking. Because of the tech form being used, it allowed their approximations to look really good! Sure, mistakes were there but because kidblog allows for a photo to be easily added to enhance the words and iMovie adds the dramatic music to match the story line and TodaysMeet limits you to just 140 characters, all 3 tools allowed for sharing of thoughts in a form that makes all users look and sound smart.

I think it is a great time to be a digital native! So many tools are available, allowing each user to function and share their thinking to communicate with others. It is also a great (but very challenging time) to be the teacher of these digital natives. As the teacher, I will push myself to think about the function of each digital tool and help each user make wise choices so they can best share their thinking.

4 comments:

  1. Sally,
    Loved seeing your take on "function" after the digital institute. I think this is key . . ." As the teacher, I will push myself to think about the function of each digital tool and help each user make wise choices so they can best share their thinking."

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  2. It is necessary for us as teachers to think about the function of the tool and if it serves the purpose or just cloud the water. Thanks for joining this conversation!

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  3. I agree, Sally - there is so much to explore in the digital world...lucky for us!

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  4. Bringing digital tools into the classroom is a sure way to engage learners.

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