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I have experienced both online and face-to-face
classroom environments. Learning online
allows me to be in control of what time during the day I can attend class. Technology allows me to be able to
communicate with my peers using Skype, email, or discussion boards. I am able to review over lectures and
materials that are given in class. When
I received my bachelor’s at the University I did not excel as I should have. Learning in an online environment helps
motivate me to attend class because I am not on a time schedule and I am not
judged based on my appearance. Through
technology I have learned about different programs that I utilize in my
classroom and my computer skills have improved as well.
My philosophy of learning is that everyone can
learn. Every student is capable of
learning in an environment that promotes active learning. I keep the students actively engaged in the
learning process. Students complete
hands-on assignments through cooperative learning groups to enhance their
learning. The theory of connectivism
states that students should be able to connect prior knowledge to content that
is being taught in the classroom (Siemens, 2008). Learning is a rewarding experience and all
students should see a level of success in every grade and subject.
It is critical for all teachers to be able to reach
all students and it is non-negotiable for a teacher to let a student down
because they are unable to teach them.
All students can learn. With the
use of technology and Gardner’s Multiple Intelligences teachers have different
resources in order to be able to reach the students and engage them in
learning. “A property of all human
beings; A dimension on which human beings; and The way in which one carries out
a task in virtue of one’s goals (Gardner, 2003 p.g. 8).”
References
Gardner,
H. (2003, April 21). Multiple intelligences after twenty years. Paper presented
to the
American Educational Research Association,
Chicago, IL. Retrieved from http://www.consorzionettuno.it/materiali/B/697/773/16/Testi/Gardner/Gardner_multiple_intelligent.pdf
Siemens,
G. (2008, January 27). Learning and knowing in networks: Changing roles for
educators and designers. Paper presented to
ITFORUM. Retrieved from
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