Learning Log #5


Which topic do you find most significant? Why?

          The topic that I found most significant is the 21^st century skills.

           

         I believe that 21^st century skills are the most essential skills that each student should possess and develop. These are the skills that the students should know and understand before the discussion of the preceding topic so that they can evaluate themselves and reflect to what are the skills that they already had, as well as the skills that they need to improve. From the word skill, meaning it can be attained, it can be practice and it can be develop by anyone. That’s why as early as possible it is nice that the students will already be aware of it. So that they will have enough time to improve themselves the way they want to be.

As an experience, yes, I had already encountered this topic in my previous years but the time that I heard it again in our class, it had a different impact for me when I was listening the discussion. I tried to reflect and evaluate myself of the skills that I don’t have, and the skills that I need to improve. And it is really a great help for me because I knew what were the areas that I am weak and areas that needs more practice and enhancement.

Moreover, this skills are applicable not only in the classroom but throughout life. I can say that it is a good foundation for an effective and successful learning. Because the more you develop this skill the more fulfillment you will have as a student.

Which topic do you find most difficult to understand? Why?

           

             The topic that I found most difficult to understand is the Copyright. As I was listening the discussion I found it easy because it tackled more on the laws that should be follow in copying document, picture and everything online and others. But the moment that I took the quiz, I was disappointed because it was proven that I did not understand the topic. I don’t know how it happened but I think the Copyright topic for me needs more time to analyze and internalize. Because in the quiz, since it is alphabetical, I was more on just guessing the answer in which the items need analysis for it is mostly an application quiz.

            

            The lesson that I learned from that experience is ‘’ don’t be too much confident that you know the answer, but read and reread the questions.’’

How do you find the use of our website (gg.gg)? Is it useful or not? Suggest ways to improve it.

         

          The website is very useful and helpful for me because anytime and anywhere I can access the topics that had already discussed and the topic that needs to be discussed. Everything is given ahead of time. So, if you are a kind of students that likes to have an advance study of the topic then you can access the presentations directly but if you are a student that likes cramming in studying then it’s your choice.

          

            In the website, the students had no excuse to say that they haven’t known the topic because in the first place everything was there; and every presentation of the teacher comes from the website. Moreover, the website also is friendly to the students because everything is organized and very self-directed.

           

           My only suggestion is that, to make the website very successful and accessible there must be always strong internet connection. In my experience, as I accessed the site, I can’t open it due to the poor connection. Especially during the laboratory class.

The new paradigm of education is done by creating engaging and inspiring learning experiences. Was the semester inspiring and engaging to you as a student of ED 126? Why?
         
        
       Yes, the semester is really inspiring and engaging for me as a student because through this subject, I learned and appreciate the different Google applications. I learned to maximize the use of Google application and I found it too safe in saving the files and very useful in using making power point presentations, document that I need as a student and as a future teacher.

            

         Through this subject, I engage more of myself in using a computer in which it is my most hate thing to do before. Now, I learned how to use the google docs, google slides, google forms, google calendar, google site, etc. I learned a lot from this subject especially in being a digital citizen.

Suggest ways on how to improve the teaching and learning process in educational technology subject (ED 126)?

          
           To improve the teaching and learning in educational technology subject I suggest a strong internet connection. This is very important part of the learning experience so that the videos could be played in the class and during laboratory time the students will easily access their myiit accounts and the gg.gg site in which every instructions and activity was there. 

            

           Also one of my concerns is the computers in the laboratory time. It is not user friendly because it is very log to use. As I was doing the activities in the lab, it really takes time and the time would mostly consumed by the slow function of the computers. In one and a half hour, only few of the activities would be done.

 Learning Log #4

 a. Why do we need to develop self-directed learners?

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=self-directed+learner&rlz

Self-directed learner is an individual that takes the initiative and the responsibility for what occurs. Individuals select, manage, and assess their own learning activities, which can be pursued at any time, in any place, through any means, at any age.  We need to develop this kind of learners because learning do not only takes place in the four corners of the classroom. Learners can now access billions of information in just a second, unlike before. And this advances in technology must be maximize in the learning process. However, it can only be attain if the learners are self-directed in ones own learning.

It is very important that as early as possible, the learners will be train to become an independent learners. Even without the supervision of the teacher they can manage to take every opportunity to learn wisely. They need to understand that they should not be teacher dependent because not all information can be discuss by the teacher in one session of the class. 

When you are develop to be a self-directed learner, it is a lifelong application. That is why as early as possible this attitude must be install in the mind of the young learners. There is a hundred percent assurance that they will be better and a successful citizen in the future imparting what they learn for the next generation.

    b. As future teachers, how will you help your students become self-directed                      learners?

https://www.google.com.ph/search?q=teacher

As a future teacher, I will help my students to become self-directed learners by making a step by step instruction. I will build a scaffold for the foundation of their learning. 

 First, I will conduct a diagnostic evaluation to evaluate their prior knowledge about the activity. In this way I can bridge the gap of their learning. Second, I will prepare my learners to what will be the activity so that they will not be surprise.I will share to them the objectives of every activity before having them perform about it. Third,I will discuss to them how to do the task, I will provide strategies and techniques in order for them to easily understand the concepts. Fourth, I will help them do the task.  Then, I will let them do the tasks on their own. I will allow them to explore and discover more about the tasks. Lastly, I will let them share what they already knew about the topic. This will add to their body of knowledge.

With this process, I can help my learners to be more confidence in their learning.

    c. What student-support materials will you provide your students to help them                 become self-directed?

I will provide them materials that are appropriate for their ability. I will provide guides, outline and templates to make them directions of what to do. I will also use use audio and visual instructional materials and other that will guide them in thinking. I will use instructional materials that will be appropriate for the topic. I will use graphic organizers and multimedia presentations, and videos. I will maximize the use of technology in teaching since the students will be more interested in the topic.

Graphic Organizer

Checklist

Multimedia Presentations