Meaningful Learning

As a student, and just a person in general, I will say something that has continuously been a barrier is communication. When it comes to teaching this barrier appears when a student does not understand exactly what it is the teacher is trying to teach. There are now tools to help overcome that barrier. One that I am grateful for personally is the rubric. There has been so many times when I have got an assignment and did it early, turned it in and felt confident and when I received it back I did terrible! The work I did may have looked great and been great work but it isn’t what the assignment was. I think rubrics help eliminate that whole issue. There are also tools such as Inspiration that helps improve communication. I think that Inspiration is a unique tool and what I like the most is I see it as a tool that transforms the same information in many ways. I think a lot of times information changes when you have to transport things on your own because that’s when some mistakes are made.

I’ve really enjoyed this class. Taking this class at the same time I’m taking another class has made me value a lot of things I’ve learned over the summer. One thing that I really appreciate is the fact that I’m testing, using, and personalizing the things that we learn. It makes a difference because I’m not just opening a book and taking test, I’m actually working hands on with the things we go over. At my job I’ve incorporated a lot of things we’ve done in here in my math and technology class =)! The students I work with have enjoyed the things as much as I do! I’m also excited and anxious because I know in a couple of years it’s going to be something bigger and better! But just looking at the reactions I’ve received this summer I know I will definitely use these tools in the future especially blogging. It gives you the chance to make things your own and give your opinion. When I do use these tools I hope my children enjoy this as much as I did. Thanks Ms. Lin!