Wicked Presentation

Revised – Text to your problem

As student from 10 grade move into the IB program they are confronted with a range of demands. One such requirement is the CAS program that forms part of the IB program. Students feel anxious and frustrated as they are required to capture their experiences in an online portfolio tool. The reason for this is that students generally have no experience in 9 and 10^th grade dealing with such reflection tool.

This highlighted 2 major issues:

Students had no experience or familiarity in being able to articulate their experiences in a meaningful manner. They are suddenly thrusted into the world of reflective learning. At the same time there is a greater lack of understanding as to why they need to do it to create meaning for them.

The other problem is the lack of technology skills in which to navigate this new tool that would capture their data. Very little focus is given on what skills are required and acquired to use the tool effectively. In many was the technology is seen as separate from their academic knowledge base.

Revision Text to the solution:

As part of the solution we would also focus on the skills set required to use the tool effectively. Greater collaboration is needed in which more opportunities of dialogue are created in the planning phase of the program. Other tools such as training videos will be available for students to access any time about teaching them technology skills. 

Technology needs to be integrated in more classrooms and the development of a technology framework will be developed. As blogging lies at the core of reflective learning is important that we adopt a trans disciplinary approach in our collaboration as teachers.  

TPKnowledge

What do we know about blogging to fully understand why we using it?

Revision – the important of blogging as a tool for capturing experiences needs to explored. It needs to be given an academic background and relating it more to education.

 

 TC Knowledge

Having instant access and creating  a Student voice, do you  also teach about the responsibilty?

 

Revision- Students need to also learn about the limitations and correct manner in which to use and articulate blogging. Although there is guidelines, we did not spend much time it in discussion. There needs to be a focus on the behavioral changes necessary to make it more effective.

PC Knowledge

How is differentiation ensured with the tool and within this class?

We have embarked on exploring a variety of means in which students will be able to articulate their experiences. In doing so students will be able to find their own means of expression best suited to their learning style.