Assignment:
Cognitive Learning Theory, Graphic Organizers, and Virtual Field Trips
Module4 – Assignment
Angela Williams
Walden University
Kathryn Arnold
EDUC
6771J
Bridging
Learning Theory, Instruction, and Technology
November 24, 2019
Assignment:
Cognitive Learning Theory, Graphic Organizers, and Virtual Field Trips
Virtual
field trips can not replace an actual, let’s go see it, field trip, but
sometimes it is the only alternative. In Orey, under The Kinesthetic/Tactile
Learning Style one of the points in this category is; Take in information
through field trips, laboratories, trial and error, exhibits, collections, and
hands-on examples. (Orey, 2010, p. 90) .
Here the subject is a physical field trip where students can experience
the sight, touch, smell, and sound. But
again, not all students can go on a physical field trip.
For
a student to take a ‘Virtual’ field trip the teacher must prepare. Quoting Orey, “Select resources in a variety
of formats which can include diaries, WebQuests, original documents, newspaper
articles, magazine articles, games, poems, reference books, nonfiction books,
experts, videos, museums, maps, charts, the Internet, works of art, plays,
CD-ROMs, musical compositions, costumes, exhibits, PowerPoint presentations, and
field trips.” (Orey, 2010, p. 250)
WebQuests can be a great source for a virtual field trip.
During
a virtual field trip, students engage with the sights and sounds of the
location visited. I would consider a virtual field trip to be a resource-based
learning experience. Like a physical field trip, there is a lot of planning
that goes into your virtual field trip as well.
In
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works (Howard Pitler, 2012, pp. 91-104) explains a lot
of resources for educators to use. The
one that stuck out to me the most is on page 95 and recommends that teachers
use explicit cues when using organizing and brainstorming software. An
organizing software that educators could use is something as accessible as
Microsoft Excel for creating a spreadsheet for data tracking. On page 98, in figure 4.2, an example of the
use of Inspiration software is shown.
Other
then the sources we were provided for this assignment I located a site that
appeals to me. Common Sense Education is
a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization (Common Sense Education, n/a) . There are 4 virtual field trip lessons on
Digital Citizenship that I will be implemented in all my classes next semester
that I located on this site. The reason
I will be teaching these lessons is because of the poor digital citizenship I have
witnessed in my students and all my classes. The link for these lessons: https://www.commonsense.org/education/search?contentType=dclessons&page=1&limit=25&includeFacets=true&search=personal%20finance&sort=&grades=21938,21939
Note
taking will be very important during the virtual field trip. There are a lot of different types of note-taking that can be done. As an educator, it is my responsibility to provide a solid format for success. Guided note-taking template will be provided to students on the virtual field trip (VFT). The educator needs to take the VFT themselves
first to know what items need to be paid attention to in the notes, should there
not be a note template provided.
References
Common Sense Education. (n/a, n/a n/a). Retrieved November 24, 2019, from
https://www.commonsense.org/:
https://www.commonsense.org/education/top-picks/virtual-field-trip-apps-and-websites
Howard Pitler, E. R. (2012).
Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works (2nd ed.).
Alexandria, Virginia: ASCD.
Orey, M. (2010). Emerging
Perspectives on Learning, Teaching, and Technology. Zurich, Switzerland:
The Global Text Project.
Appendix
Link to Frayer Model
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Grade 12 – the Change You Want To
See – Turning Purpose Into Impact
Student Handout
Part 1 Directions
In your group, review two
to all four of the resources
below. For each resource, click the link to open it. As you review them,
consider this question: How can
someone's digital footprint show their purpose and have a positive impact on
the world? Capture your ideas in
the Notes Tracker below.
Resource 1
Resource 2
Resource 3
Resource 4
Notes Tracker:
Use another sheet
of paper should you need the space. Part 2 Directions
Now it's your turn. What do
these examples inspire you to think about in terms of your own purpose? How can
you use your digital footprint to make a positive impact on the world? To begin
answering these very big questions, choose two of the
brainstorming questions (one from each group) and write a short response for
each. When you're done, be prepared to share your ideas with a partner.
Brainstorming Questions
Response 1 Questions (Choose one)
1.
What problems, either in your school or community, or in the
world, are you concerned about? Which ones do you most want to be solved?
2.
What person, group, or event inspires you the most? Why? How could
they or it be a model for your own life?
3.
What activities or experiences in your life have been the most
enjoyable? Why do you think that is?
Response #1
My notes and thoughts:
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Response 2 Questions (Choose
one)
1.
If you wanted to make an emotional impact on people, how would you
do it? What would you show them? What would the message be?
2.
If you had to get a message out to a large amount of people in a
short amount of time, how would you do it? What kind of message would you send?
Response #2
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