I read an article today in Educational Leadership about getting students to "mastery". The author, Catlin Tucker, gives five wise suggestions on ways to use technology to engage students in meaningful learning. Her goal is to help teachers give their students the tools and skills they need to continue learning on their road to mastery. She begins with creativity and play where she suggests scavenger hunts using Instagram instead of the typical field trip students are accustomed to. She believes in the student having freedom to choose how to approach assignments. In addition, she encourages student-centered learning and shared goal setting. Finally, she stresses the importance of providing her students with timely and specific feedback via Google docs.
Tucker's article embodies all that we have learned to value from our classes so far. My goal is to give the encouragement and resources to my students so that they will have the desire to learn. Tucker believes this can be achieved through technology. After reading her article, I agree with her too.
Tucker, Catlin (2013). Five Musts for Mastery. Educational Leadership, Volume 71(issue no. 4), pages 56-60.
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