Note 1: It was truly a remarkable week in my classroom. During our school review, we were in full force 21st century learning mode. My kids were amazing. The comment from one of the reviewers was, "My head is spinning, I can't even begin to take in everything that is happening here. I need to come back and spend several days ..."
Note 2: My students are now demanding that we connect. We did a test of our first broadcast. There were a few bumps and hilarious moments, but the end product was good. Once we were finished, the first questions that came out were: "Where can our viewers respond? How can we know who our audience is? Can we discuss things with them? Where can they post?" For 21st century learners, creating digital media is a launching pad for interaction and connection.
Note 3: Traditional requirements of a classroom are rapidly falling by the wayside. Students are so engaged that discipline is just not an issue. Seating plans have disappeared. Students are now planning their own learning time. Movement is free. Discussion and communication are constant. Students are identifying their own next steps. How on earth are these students going to survive if they have to move back into a traditional classroom?
Note 4: The overriding idea of validity has finally taken hold. Students are challenging me, each other, other teachers (and I'm guessing parents) on the validity of information and whether or not an idea has evidence to back it up.
Note 2: My students are now demanding that we connect. We did a test of our first broadcast. There were a few bumps and hilarious moments, but the end product was good. Once we were finished, the first questions that came out were: "Where can our viewers respond? How can we know who our audience is? Can we discuss things with them? Where can they post?" For 21st century learners, creating digital media is a launching pad for interaction and connection.
Note 3: Traditional requirements of a classroom are rapidly falling by the wayside. Students are so engaged that discipline is just not an issue. Seating plans have disappeared. Students are now planning their own learning time. Movement is free. Discussion and communication are constant. Students are identifying their own next steps. How on earth are these students going to survive if they have to move back into a traditional classroom?
Note 4: The overriding idea of validity has finally taken hold. Students are challenging me, each other, other teachers (and I'm guessing parents) on the validity of information and whether or not an idea has evidence to back it up.
Heidi, I am sitting here reading your posts and I am so inspired. Having started with your first post I see the shift occurring post after post. This helps me to realize that positive incremental change is possible.
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