The biggest challenge I’ve had in completing my lesson plan assignment is that I don’t have a classroom. So my assignment has been to observe the Westwood Cyber High School in Michigan and present a digital report.
I feel like I’m actually doing two reports. First, I’m writing a story then I’ll break it down and use pictures and audio to tell the same story.
My initial plan had been to do a video. However, I abandoned that idea following some initial work on the assignment. I think it would have been an ambitious route to take. In the end I think I would have become too focused on the technical aspects of my presentation and potentially less focused on the content. So far, I think that was the right approach to take.
As I’ve been working on my story, reviewing notes and examining just how Westwood incorporates technology into teaching its students, I’m have a much better understanding the strategies in “Using Technology in the Classroom that Works.’’
One last-minute hic-cup for my presentation came when Bruce posted a newspaper article about Westwood. I don’t want to read the story until I’ve finished my own presentation. This has also presented a challenge as I’ve tried to respond to new blog posts.
Oh well.
I'd be excited to see how your project turns out now that I have read the article on Westwood Cyber High School. It is too bad that the article didn't provide any useful reading for you in the mean time, though.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on making a career transition to education! Your experience in the journalsim field whoucl bring a lot to the table. Congrats also on becoming a literacy tutor; I'm sure it's a great way to help students.
I too have abandoned the idea of doing a video and am instead using pictures and audio. I'm still a little nervous about focusing too much on the technical aspects and getting frustracted. :) Good luck with your project and making not haing a classroom work for you!
I look forward to your report. I read the article about the Cyber High School and I am very interested in the program. I believe that your experience in journalism will make you a great reporter and make your report very dynamic. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI read the article about the cyber high school and it is very interesting. Just like you I had a real challenge also. I am a Pre-K teacher and we do not have a lot of technology in our classrooms. I found the language master and when Dr. Bruce told me that it was technology and I could use it I was more than overwhelmed becuase I thought I was going to have to do something difficult but it is not. Good luck and I look forward to the outcome of your lesson.
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