Greek+Sculpture+Question

= //Greek Sculpture Question// =

//How can education validate significant student learning in our Digital Era?// Take the Challenge Stimulus Material

=Group A Response=

media type="youtube" key="pMcfrLYDm2U" height="385" width="480"
 * learning needs to based on skills rather than facts, using software to generate learning
 * range of skills difference from 7-11
 * challenge that arises is time to develop skills How:
 * how do we accommodate changes in curriculum


 * move toward an era of creating
 * whilst curriculum is governed by outcomes....
 * technolgy is being used to drive interest in learning
 * what is the role of the teacher, students still engage with the teacher, in Joeys context, students are trained, it will be a cultural shift for students to initiate their own learning, comfortable with linear learning and processes
 * requires a change of student responsibility in and outside the classroom
 * teachers and students need to have a level of comfort and competence with the technology
 * incorporating the technolgy requires a shift in teacher resouces, teachers need time to create new resources, training of teachers
 * prioritise teacher training
 * assessment tasks require rich inquiry based questions, no bells and whistles, content rich research
 * prescriptive outlines provided for assessments are required for students to conduct their inquiry
 * student-student learning of technology
 * assessment task language, format and guidelines tweaked to allow best possible communication of ideas by students-from powerpoint to podcast- student choice
 * students learn to be effective communicators of their content
 * the more students move towards using technology the expectation of instant answers arises, it also provides teachers with the ability to monitor student progress
 * students need to evaluate their own learning, be reflective, peer evaluation
 * how can we change our curriculum - open up to students choice of HOW to approach their own learning of content - how can this accommodate sequencing of learning?
 * students can network knowledge through wiki spaces, eg put your response to question, read, respond to other students - will this suit all students?
 * excellent classroom management system - check who has completed work, discerning quality of work.
 * teacher- student relationship sets motivation and expectation for students
 * project based learning - sharing of content assists all students, however not all students are comfortable with it

=Group B Response=


 * Question on the shift of assessment? Is this the only way to assess in the new era or is it to compliment what we have already?


 * View this as an opportunity to provide another means for assessment: for those children who aren't as successful in the traditional approach.


 * If the HSC is the ultimate assessment, why waver from traditional approach? It needs to enhance their understanding and their ability to succeed in these ultimate examinations.


 * **__Scope to provide new means for assessment so long as there is enough guidance as to HOW to make this shift effectively.__**


 * **__Must have significant criteria developed for each medium used. There is some implementation of this in 3,4 unit HSC English?__**


 * Quality of the assessment needs to change to assess the entire process of education involved.


 * Must encourage students to leave comfort zones and try other mediums. Avoid pigeon-holing themselves into one specific medium that they are happy with. Maybe present different choices of medium for each assessment/project.


 * **__This must be regarded as a tool to enhance creativity. Doesn't have to lose the traditional rigour which is still regarded as important. eg/ Ribena__**


 * Will the technology detract from the enthusiasm and passion that defines an excellent teacher?


 * **__Students must be able to use the technology regardless of where teacher's passions lie. To avoid it prevents learning opportunity which is important in this age.__**


 * Teachers aren't as technologically savvy as students at this period in time. An opportunity to get students to use their understanding of technology to teach and learn from one another.


 * Implications of having a screen constantly in front of you? Power, neurologically, visually, socially? Even pastorally - manners, courtesy language etc. eg/ first video.


 * **__Must explore avenues where it is appropriate and understand that it isn't always the best choice.__**


 * Could be used as an instant portal if the need arises to access online material.


 * **__Is "no. of hits" considered validation? Sometimes the most inappropriate things receive the most attention.__**


 * **__Technology allows assessment for people who may understand but lack the literacy to express their understanding adequately.__**