The first part of this process is in the DESIGN of the learning space. The Third Teacher is a monograph written in July, 2012 that outlines how the environment of the classroom can function as the third teacher to support student success. Sir Ken Robinson is quoted "Look at the learning space with 21st century eyes: does it work for what we know about learning today, or just for what we know about learning in the past?".
The second part of this process is in the DESIGN of the learning outcomes - goals and success criteria. What are the success criteria? How will students know when they have achieved success in the learning events and how will technology support this process? |
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Then comes the DESIGN of the learning events, objects and activities. When structuring the learning, the THIRD TEACHER reminds us to
- empower student learning through collaboration - can this be face to face or done digitally?
- give weight to student voice through dialogue - can students share their 'voice' in new ways using digital technologies?
- focus on student solutions and interpretations - when can students explore options, present differing perspectives, consider other's points of view (presenting solutions or interpretations through a variety of digital or low-tech media?
- encourage real-world problem solving - applying natural curiosity to digital creations or presentations
- build self efficacy - while modelling, validating, supporting and acknowledging self or others using social and digital media
Intentional Design of learning spaces
While whole books have been written about this topic, as a digitally literate classroom teacher you will need to design the learning space to suit the needs of the students and their learning. Ensuring that your design is adaptable to student learning is paramount. Trends in designing learning spaces include
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What is UDL? How does it apply to digital teaching and learning?
Universal Design of Learning provide guiding principles for curriculum development and delivery that allows all learners to succeed. These principles include multiple means of representation, multiple ways of action and expression, and multiple means for student engagement with content and learning materials. These are further described -
UDL - Universal Design for Learning
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UDL at a Glance
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Intersections between Universal design for learning and differentiated instruction are outlined in this handy ONE-PAGE brief. Together, these two strategies can be combined to provide powerful learning opportunities for students. Differentiation will be explored further in next week's session.
References and Resources
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