"One of the major benefits of using technology in the classroom is the ability to
differentiate instruction to meet the needs of every student in every lesson.
Just as every student grows and develops at different rates, they learn in
different ways and at different speeds. Technology makes it possible to pace
lessons appropriately for each student's learning level and can be used to
promote learning in the multiple intelligences.
Below you will find
website suggestions that address the different learning styles in your classroom
with the help of technology:
Verbal-Linguistic
These learners enjoy
learning through speaking, writing, reading, and listening. In the classroom
setting these students shine when given tasks such as taking notes, researching,
listening, reading for information, and writing. Websites to encourage learning
for Verbal-Linguistic students: 1. http://wordle.net Allow students to express
themselves creatively with words
2. http://ed.voicethread.com Capture
student voices with audio, text,
pictures
, and video
3. http://zoho.com- A free
online
word processor, and presentation tool
4.
http://gcast.com- Students can podcast (voice recording) online.
5.
http://kerpoof.com - Students can create stories or mini-
movies
6. http://www2.shidonni.com- Students create
animated stories
7. http://tickatok.com Students can create stories and
turn them into a book
8. http://pbskids.org/wordworld A world where words
come alive
9. http://readwritethink.org 52 interactive activities related
to reading, writing, and speaking
10. http://speakaboos.com Students can
read stories online, record their own story and play literacy
games
Logical-Mathematical
These learners love numbers, reasoning, and
problem solving. These students enjoy measuring, calculating, and organizing
data. In the classroom students will shine when given tasks such as collecting
data, conducting experiments, solving proble
I feel this fits in the 'Augmentation' section of the SAMR. It enhances your current Behavioural Management strategies, but does not replace. If I was still in the classroom, I would definitely be using this resource.
I feel this fits in the 'Augmentation' section of the SAMR. It enhances your current Behavioural Management strategies, but does not replace. If I was still in the classroom, I would definitely be using this resource.
A blog post that describes the process for creating a music video parody reflecting on how digital technology has changed us.
Cool tools used, a description of the process and a great end result.
Brief blurb about Sky View app for iPad/iPhone. An augmented reality app that when pointed at the sky, tells you about the astronomical features that are there.
If you enjoyed Class Dojo, you might also like this. Augments classroom management but it will never replace the teacher - you still need to develop your own effective classroom management techniques.
A bit more information about Innovation #96 from the Decoding Learning innovation list.
Using a Wii controller to help primary school kids develop an understand of proportion. Found a video that shows it in action.
However the middle two levels of Augmentation and Modification are amorphous at best, at least when it is viewed from a classroom perspective.
to a classroom practitioner, the delineation may not be so clear. SAMR may function well as a model for researchers, but as a four point rubric for school districts, SAMR has been less effective than I had hoped.
In summary, SAMR gives educators poorly defined criteria while setting the goal at the very top of the framework.