Video Case Analysis Instruction and Guideline Questions W301 Integrating Technology in Teaching Name: Max Class: Thurs. 8:00 am
“An Incredible Journey”
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I watched a video about a new school. It focuses on education using The Arts and Technology. In the students Earth/Space class the students studied the topic of watersheds. They then went to a small stream located on campus and took water samples. They did some research in the field like finding O2 levels and such and then took the water samples back to the lab and analyzed them further. Then in another class specifically designed towards technology they prepared a report about this study of local waters and made a short television news segment highlighting the important aspects. The technologies used ranged greatly; from water probes and oxygen sensors to televisions and video editing equipment. They also used power points to learn about watersheds.
These technologies were student centered. The students were the ones using the probes and other equipment to analyze the water. They might have had some instruction from the teacher on how to use them but they analyzed their own water sample. They also were the ones on camera and editing the video to be put on the air. I do believe the technologies made this lesson much more engaging. Without the equipment a lecture on watersheds is boring and I do not think there would be much retention. But when they are analyzing water samples and making a news program this will help the students remember the information. This lesson would help students learn several different science aspects; from water conservation to Ecology and environmental responsibility. This kind of technology could be more strenuous on the teachers though.
The teachers would need to make sure they understand how to properly use all the equipment. This technology can be very expensive and misuse could be very costly so the teachers need to make sure they have a good grasp on the technology being used.
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I like this video too. Good choice. Very student-centered learning experience. I also found that in several video cases, high school teachers used similar equipment. And that was in 2004. Maybe it is not that expensive now. Not sure.
It's always good to know how teaching could be different (with technology, in this case) and learning could be engaging.
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