Education Week has published a collection of posts from this blog, along with new material, in an e-book form. This is a more complex question, but simple ones are just as effective. Explain why reflective learning can be beneficial. However, that doesnt mean that I would be opposed to doing assignments online; I just want the instruction to be in a classroom, because its nice to know that youre truly not the only one who may be lost. You can reflect on various aspects of your learning, including your understanding of the material, your understanding of how to implement what youve learned, your learning process, and your abilities, preferences, thoughts, and goals. This is a good article that talks about music grants, and the different kinds and organizations that give them. Reflecting on their journals at the end of the trimester, students said that they noticed a shift in themselves from the initial shock and uncertainty to feelings of resignation or acceptance of their quarantined lives. I have also learned that getting a perfect grade is not the most important thing while at college, but instead it is essential to learn the material; if that means I learn from the mistakes I make on a test or a paper then that is okay because I will develop greater skills in the long, 1.0 Introduction About a month into the project, students asked if they could stop responding to the news and just write, and their entries became more personal. While students and teachers discuss race and equity openly at school, having regular discussions for the entire school had been challenging before, due to our bell schedule, which has no common lunches, along with students extracurricular commitments to clubs and teams. Now, we all had time, and our schools Diversity Alliance club (of which I am a co-advisor) held three open discussions, initiated and led by students. http://www.cknow.com/cms/vtutor/cknow-virus-tutorial.html. Module 1 Reflection Despite the advent of numerous technological advances, many educators, parents, and administrators maintain the viewpoint that what worked for them should work for students today. When encouraging reflective learning in others, you should remember that the end goal is to help them develop their skills and improve their learning outcomes. I used the classroom overhead projector when I talked about things like musical instruments ( I was able to have their picture and then play a short audio) and to show clips pertaining to the history of rock music. I am not convinced that schools nationwide have the sort of dedication that it would take to transform them into the programs that the text depicts. In order to get students to review for a test, I could even have THEM make the games on their computers, which would get them to pick and choose the important topics we have covered. Secondly I also work generally rather well to deadlines and the pressure of a looming deadline does not often phase me. I have to admit I have not really tried using integrated projects in my class. My administrators were always talking about integrating disciplines, and I am sure this unit would have made them happy. I spend lots of time at home. This will allow you to have 5-6 minute training sessions that employees can use throughout your organization, opposed to being embedded in a larger training course. The questionnaire showed a true reflection of me as a reflector and a theorist. It would show students that everyone borrows ideas once in a while and that it is okay if you do it the right way. I provided this link as well because it gives step-by-step instructions on how to decrease the amount of information displayed on the computer screen, helping students focus better. After reading the module, I got many great ideas how to better use technology in the classroom. Note: when it comes to shared reflective learning, an important concept to be aware of is the protg effect, which is a psychological phenomenon where teaching, pretending to teach, or preparing to teach information to others helps a person learn that information. My experience with filtering software in schools was fairly limited. Edutopia and Lucas Education Research are trademarks or registered trademarks of the George Lucas Educational Foundation in the U.S. and other countries. This involves reviewing them on a monthly basis, at a bare minimum. (Lesson plan found on http://www.soundtree.com/lesson-plans#article). This will bring you success in your academic, This stress is sometimes carried over as we wait for our pending exam scores. Enforcing cyber ethics would be as simple as adding required citations to assignments, perhaps even a works consulted list. Giving quizzes online is something I never tried but would like to try in the future, especially if computers and internet access were more readily available. (With parental permission, of course.) Unfortunately, because of the time we are living in right now, online learning is becoming more of a necessity if we want to keep on learning the skills that we learn in the classroom, and something tells me that due to updates in technology, online learning is going to be a lot more prevalent even after this pandemic is over. Those experiences compared to this year were less than pleasant, simply because at the time, I didnt know what I was doing, and I tended to overwork myself silly. Many teachers taught to the test in order to boost students scores.I like how Urban used real projects to demonstrate students proficiency. For example, you can give students a worksheet a day after an important exam, which has questions that guide them through the reflective-learning process. I was not aware of all of the software available on the internet, especially for music. Similarly, in some cases, you might want to quickly ask yourself is this learning technique working well for me?. Create an environment that is conducive to reflective learning, for example by giving people enough time to engage in reflection. I ended up balancing both of these every week. I used tools similar to this to create crosswords for my students in the past, and they are very helpful. I could have used this resource a long time ago! Modular . After debate among our staff about the merits of synchronous versus asynchronous instruction, I turned the question to my classes in a Google Form, asking about what they preferred. These self-learning modules are based on the most essential learning competencies (MELCS) provided by DepEd. This is called modular approach of teaching and learning (k.Jaya sree,2004) if self learning modules are available on some topics they can b given to the students as assignments for self learning .scientific attitude refers to an individual's outlook The large (masked) gatherings to protest the death of George Floyd and centuries of institutionalized racism were the first time many of us left our homes in New Jersey. This site is a clear example of how technology can allow students and teachers to learn at the same time. I recommend students should take this assessment because it can help you a lot in so many ways, but it really can help you to limit and schedule your time each day a little better so you can focus more on your goals .I am very determined to make better improvements to both of these sections and focus on my future career and goals., To become truly engaged and to be able to actually learn to a higher level as students we must take a much more serious and active role. Consider contributing a question to be answered in a future post. It is a good way to get parents and students involved in helping out the school. Modular learning can be in printed or digital format. I would definitely consider modifying a computer to eliminate distractions for students. Some have died. But journaling coupled with reflectionespecially during times of historic crisisshowed me that this activity can support complexity and has a long tradition for good reason. The Boxtops site is a good reminder of an easy way we can raise money for our schools. Having zero tolerance for plagiarism would show students that you mean business when it comes to citing materials. Students will import CD tracks and mix them into the multi-track session to create an audio history of the famous musician. Reading information directed by the course professors is a great start but it is not the whole story and will rarely lead to a compelling case or any growth, it is because of this we must take more responsibility for our own learning and growth, especially with distance learning. Its titled Classroom Management Q&As: Expert Strategies for Teaching. Nevertheless, one possible way to differentiate between them is to say that people engage in reflective learning with regard to events where learning is the main goal, and in reflective practice with regard to events where learning is not the main goal. (This is the second post in a multipart series. First was the great benefits of project-based learning. Modular Distance Learning features individualized instruction that allows learners to use self-learning modules (SLMs) in print or digital format/electronic copy, whichever is applicable to the learner. It would eliminate some distractions and allow students to finish assignments quicker, and likely produce better work.I have not used either of these tools before. Should I ask someone else for help, either with my reflection or with my learning? After reading about it, it makes total sense as to why it is beneficial. Drill and practice software related to pitch-matching, as well as tutorials related to playing instruments would be the most useful to me. Many students started their own online fundraisers for Covid-19 first responders, and others launched online actions to support Black Lives Matter. The text referred to teaching as a sink or swim profession, and that is so true! As far as screening websites goes, I have also discovered that sometimes teachers can access web sites in their accounts but students could not access those sites from their student accounts. Incorporating spreadsheets in a music classroom is difficult, but with a little imagination it is possible. We are published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization. This web site is helpful because I have often caught myself breezing over some of the important parts of understanding. Most of my lessons met the music standards naturally without much thought. This virus site was very informational about the different kinds of computer viruses. I witnessed firsthand how the technically advanced teachers were called into their coworkers rooms for technical advice and instructions. I am not sure if this regulation stuck or was overturned. I dont know if I would want to have more online learning in the future because if Im being truly honest, I like the look and feel of a regular classroom sometimes. I like how fast it is, and how it will print an answer key. This piece of technology allowed them to interact with calendars, do math, and even observe eagles in a nest on a live webcam! It is a good idea, though I could use it to help students learn the foreign words often found in music, such as forte/piano, crescendo/decrescendo, etc. Typically a band or choir student will have the same teacher several years in a row. The module 9 scavenger hunts links to the computer basics quizzes would be useful to go over with students when just beginning the year. I imagine it will take a while for teachers, staff, and students to have enough quiet moments to come to terms with all we have experienced (if we ever do), as Covid-19 spikes and virtual learning stretches on. http://www.soundtree.com/lesson-plans#article. In 2008 libraries that do not have filtering software risked losing state funding. This site contains a wealth of information for someone just beginning to use technology in the classroom. Teachers could access some sites that students could not, which made it difficult when teachers wanted students to use a site for research and it was unavailable. A con is that this may be confusing or difficult for special needs students. This class has definitely made me more open to using the resources on the internet in the classroom. The various lessons on this page are like gold to a teacher. I know that it is possible to beam assignments back and forth, so perhaps there would be a way for students to beam compositions to each other? The model is given as below. I can more easily express what accommodations I need. In this EdWeek blog, an experiment in knowledge-gathering, Ferlazzo will address readers' questions on classroom management, ELL instruction, lesson planning, and other issues facing teachers. These tools were great because we already have many of them, and I didnt know a lot of them existed! I like remote learning. I also paired the text with a chapter from Tommy Oranges There There. Rich (Junior) is an all-around student, participating in sports; forensics; and is popular with others students and adults for his willingness to help others. This allows them to learn at their own pace and makes their learning more meaningful, two things every teacher strives for. I would use it more in my music appreciation class, but it could be tweaked for use in all of my music classes. Just a reminder, you can subscribe and receive updates from this blog via email or RSS Reader. 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