The Interactive Classroom
21st Century Skills for
Students and Teachers
The interactive classroom is built
upon the ICT (information and communication technology) framework. Basically the term ICT is “used in place of
terms instructional technology and educational technology” (Roblyer and
Doering, 2013, p. 21). The framework encourages people to be able to use
technology effectively and become more knowledge through using technology. By using flipcharts in the classroom,
children are exposed to technology literacy at a young age which will help
their technology proficiency as they transition into the real world.
Technology use based on problem solving
Roblyer and Doering (2013) state
that it is important to gain students’ attention in order to engage them (p.
25). By using interactive lessons,
students are more likely to be engaged because it is familiar territory:
students play interactive video games and interact with others using technology
at an early age, so they are used to it.
As students begin to view technology as an essential resource, they will
be able to use technology to problem solve more efficiently.
Constructivist vs. Objectivist
The use of flipcharts is more
objectivist because flipcharts cover specific information that is dictated by
the teacher. Flipcharts generally
include “sequences of carefully structured presentations and activities to help
students understand” (Roblyer and Doering, 2013, p. 47). Some interactive classroom components may be
more constructivist, such as project-based learning using technology, however
the use of flipcharts specifically is more objectivist.
Flipchart
The flipchart that I chose it fantastic
in many ways. It encourages technology
literacy as referred to by Roblyer and Doering (2013, p. 21). It also transmits
specific information to the students as referred to by Roblyer and Doering also
(2013, p. 47) in reference to objectivist technology approaches. Overall, this flipchart correlates well with
the points communicated by the authors.
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— Rachel D (@RachCB2) November 5, 2013
The flipchart is definitely an objectivist's teaching method based on Roblyer and Doering's definition of what an objectivist believes. However, I feel like most technology is more constructivism though due to the interactive components. A well done flipchart could also bridge this gap because it allows for student interaction and discovery.
ReplyDeleteRachel,
ReplyDeleteI liked the flipchart you shared! Roblyer and Doering (2013) explain, " When students can see that high-level math and science skills have real-life applications, it is no longer just 'school work'; they are more willing to learn skills that have clear value to their future life and work (p. 25)." Not only are students learning important math skills, but they are also being exposed to different technology!