Saturday, December 18, 2010
Week 7 Using the Game Plan with Students
The way I would use the GAME plan process with my students would be to use it as a graphic organizer for projects. I could make a poster of it and have it placed on in a wall in my room. When working on projects the students can always look at it and see what part of the plan they are on, still need to work on and perhaps what needs to be revised. The graphic organizer can also be made into a checklist for the students as well. Again I feel like this is a good way to keep them organized and focused on what needs to be accomplished. For students to be self directed I feel like giving them this organizer could support their efforts to being self directed learners. It will also give them free range with their creativity. They are coming up with their GAME plan and how they want to accomplish their goal. With the GAME plan it will also make them learn how to use technology effectively and productively in order to fulfill their goals.
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Nish,
ReplyDeleteUsing the GAME Plan as a graphic organizer works well as a guide for students. Afterall, the authors point out that the four steps in the GAME Plan are recommended for self-directed learning. By posting the GAME plan on the wall, students are reminded where they are in the process and what they need to do next. This way they are developing there strategies for learning as they practice the four steps. Since the GAME plan is open ended in its approach, it does give students flexibility to be creative.
As a kindergarten teacher, I find that I will have to model this procedure repeatedly before they can implement independently. This is how we get started and build the students foundation for their lifelong learning.
Dolores
Nish,
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of using the GAME plan as a graphic organizer. The posters on the wall as a reminder of the steps in the GAME plan will guide the students and allow for critical and creative thinking.
These strategies can become second nature promoting self-directed learning both in the classroom and beyond. Students can document the steps of their GAME plan either in an electronic or paper journal. This could serve not only as a guide for students but as an on-going assessment for students.
I really like your idea about using the GAME plan as a graphic organizer for students. The more students use it the better they will be at understanding the process and learning from it. I use a critical thinking strategy called SEE-I. That I plan to turn into a technology activity (if I ever get enough computers to use on a regular basis with my students).
ReplyDeleteNish,
ReplyDeleteI think using the GAME plan as a graphic organizer and a checklist is a great way to help the students be self directed learners. You could even use it in a rubric to ensure that all aspects are being demonstrated within their project.