Reflection: Final Blog Posting

During the 1st week of this course I said students learn through experiences. I still believe this but through this course I have discovered ways to create worthwhile experiences for students’ learning. “Visual/spatial, People with this kind of intelligence tend to learn most readily from visual presentations such as movies, pictures, videos, and demonstrations using models and props” (Giles, E., Pitre, S., &Womack, S., 2003). With this said I think a lot of tools presented can support this intelligence. The use of concept mapping, virtual fieldtrips, voice threads, all have this power or enriching experiences and learning.

Some changes that I will make with incorporating technology are having my students use it as a learning tool rather than me using it as an instructional tool. I am going to have them create more artifacts and projects with technology. But to make this happen the students and I still need the tools to get it done.

Long term I would like to continue creating these learning moments for my students. Hopefully in the future technology will be more readily available at school and at home.


References
Giles, E., Pitre, S., Womack, S. (2003). Multiple intelligences and learning styles. In M. Orey (Ed.), Emerging perspectives on learning, teaching, and technology. Retrieved May 9, 2010, from http://projects.coe.uga.edu/epltt/