Even though we didn't have SSED 307 this week, the work amount has still ben the same. This week we finished and turned in our virtual museums. This project was very challenging but very fun to create. I've never heard of doing a viral museum or even creating one for that matter. However, I will say that it was pretty fun to do. I really enjoyed getting to explore a museum, learn important information and make it come to life through technology. Being able to bring a place to the classroom can expand a students learning and it cost hardly anything.
The article I found this week focuses on creating a 21st century classroom. The article was written by Mary Wade. She gives five different elements that make-up a 21st-century classroom, along with examples that teachers can use.
Element One: Zones
Create a space that is flexible for students to do different things all in one room. Design certain places in the room for certain things such as small groups, work zones, relax zones and other places that give students places to do different types of learning.
Element Two: Accessibility
Arrange the classroom for everyones convenience. Ask students for their opinion to see what they would want to have in the classroom to benefit them.
Element Three: Mobility
Make the classroom environment flexible for everyones needs, no matter the learner. Create a tech station in the classroom for students to use different apps to increase their learning.
Element Four: Inspiration
Create a zone that students can create and expand their creativity. Give students the chance to do something of their own that is not a grade or something that could set them up for failure.
Element Five: Respect
Allow students who don't like school or act up just for attention to understand and know the real reason why they are at school. Let them know that school is suppose to be a safe place to leaner and grow.
These are some things to consider while trying to think of creating a 21st century classroom. This article relates with standard 2 of the NC Teaching Standards. Teachers can create a respectful environment for all students to learn and succeed in the classroom.
Lacey,
ReplyDeleteI agree completing and turning in the virtual museum was a relief, but I enjoyed the experience; it was fun! I really like the article you chose. I feel as future teachers we need to be aware of the elements of a 21st century classroom since these are the students we are going to be teaching.Even though all the elements are important my favorite element is making the classroom environment flexible for everyone needs!
Thanks for sharing!
Lacey,
ReplyDeleteI agree that I now have a weight off my shoulders since the virtual museum has been turned in! However, this assignment was so beneficial. For some of our students one day, these virtual museums may give them an opportunity that they may never have. Great blog, I hope you had a great week off from social studies. We missed you in DC, see you Tuesday.
Praise Jesus that the virtual museum is turned in! That project honestly took a lot of time and effort, but was also one of my favorites, because as the teachers we got o experience it hands on, in order to show it to our students. I love the article that you found about the 21st century classroom. I have read many blogs about this topic, but this is probably one of my favorite, because it is specific but also flexible. Great blog.
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