Today in class the presenters focused on the last chapter in the Rethinking Education book. The group used the jigsaw method of discussion so we each got to meet and discuss with different people. I liked the way that the group divide out the class with the colors and shapes of cut outs. Professor Boyer went over how a Smartboard is a brand name for an interactive whiteboard and how an ELMO is a specific brand of document camera. We went over again how important it is to avoid saying “um” in presentations. When I looked at my screencast evaluation it was mentioned that used an “um.” We talked about the three R’s of Education which are: relevence, rigor, and relationships. Professor Boyer stressed that simply using technology in a classroom is not enough. It is the way that the technology is used to aid the teacher and engaging students. We then searched for media items that apply to a grade level or content area and post them on our delicious account. The purpose of this assignment was so we all saw how simple it was to find specific materials that we can use in our classroom.
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