Upon reflection of the mobile phones Wiki and
its scaffolding I can identify characteristics of the learning
theories/frameworks that were used to create this educational activity. The
Wiki itself was a digital pedagogie that allowed ICT to reach its full
potential and transform the nature of collaboration. It was in the
transformative – redefinition stage when referring to the SAMAR model because
the technology allowed us to collaborate with a far greater number of students
then otherwise possible. In relation to Blooms Taxonomy, this in turn then
forced us to use higher order thinking to analyze, evaluate and then synthesize
the information at hand to help build/form our own perspectives. The benefits
of participation in this Wiki for me and my potential students would be that it
really helps to focus thinking by analyzing and evaluating others peoples
perspectives, viewpoints and beliefs on the topic. A potential drawback perhaps
is that some students may only use other people’s ideas and not generate any
new thoughts therefore not fully engaging in the learning activity.
hello Alf,
ReplyDeleteGreat blog, you made a very interesting point about people using other ideas and not generating their own, i never though about that. keep up the good work.
HI Alf,
ReplyDeleteInteresting point regarding the possible drawback. Students may use the wiki for other peoples ideas and perceptions without actually using higher-order thinking, which may lead to just copying work.
HI Alf,
ReplyDeleteInteresting point regarding the possible drawback. Students may use the wiki for other peoples ideas and perceptions without actually using higher-order thinking, which may lead to just copying work.
Hi Alf, following on from what the others have said. It's certainly is a valid point and one that needs further investigating if this technology is going to work correctly to lead students to better outcomes.
ReplyDeleteHey Alf, Blog looks great! I enjoyed reading your blog and like your thoughts on blooms taxonomy.
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