Reading Reflection #7

Reading Reflection #7

1. There are three levels of classroom discussions. These include: teacher to teacher, student to student, and teacher to student. The teacher to teacher involves teacher conversations, formative assessment discussion and collaborative ways to talk. The student to student involves them talking about learning experiences, reminding them of good communication skills, and collaborating with each other. The teacher to student involves whole group discussion and student’s understanding and to teach new concepts.

2. “Checking in” on students during projects is very important in the classroom. Focusing on the procedural questions, like staying on schedule, using the right materials, etc. is the first important question when checking in. Taking note of the student’s teamwork is another important one. Making sure members of the team are completing work equally, getting along, things such as that. Understanding students is the last final check in during projects. This is for teachers to find out their students ideas, proposals, and everything else about their project.

3. There are benefits when optimizing the use of technology for students. According to the book, the implementation stage of the project makes sure that the technology is benefiting the students learn when completing their project. Integrating the tools that student use everyday while letting them follow their interest while reaching their learning goals as well. On page 120 in this chapter, there are great questions for teachers to review when integrating technology into students learning.

4. Troubleshooting and Teamwork are two important 21st century skills that can make or break a project. Troubleshooting helps distinguish project managers and makes students more flexible for the real world. Teamwork has people involved who may not enjoy being together, but when it comes down to it, you still have to cooperate in a group setting.

5. Teamwork is a huge relatable topic to our project. Our project starts with teamwork and without that, our project wouldn’t be assembling correctly. Most of the topics discussed in this chapter apply to a younger classroom setting, but they are good for us to check as we continue our group projects.