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The following
post is a reflection about the learning that was facilitated through the use of
a scaffolded wiki. This activity required us to input our opinion of Mobile Phone Use in the Classroom in the
format of de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats.
Edward de Bono’s Six Thinking Hats
The White Hat- The White Hat calls for
information known or needed.
The Red Hat--- The Red Hat signifies
feelings, hunches and intuition.
The Black Hat--- The Black Hat is judgment -- the devil's
advocate or why something may not work.
The Yellow Hat--- The Yellow Hat
symbolizes brightness and optimism.
The Green Hat--- The Green Hat focuses on
creativity: the possibilities, alternatives and new ideas.
The Blue Hat--- The Blue Hat is used to
manage the thinking process.
*de Bono Thinking
Systems. (2011). Six Thinking Hats, March
7. Retrieved from
Learning strategies- I believe that the forum reflected
the learning theory of constructivism– social constructivism to be precise.
This wiki activity was to encourage students to engage and participate in an
online forum and experience a learning process through social interaction.
Social constructivism encompasses a strategy that emphasises learning through
the use of social encounters. It is centred solely on the learner and
encourages students to develop their own meaning and understanding by listening
and learning from other’s knowledge and perspectives. An example of this theory
as a learning technique is group work.
Characteristics
of wiki design that lead you to that understanding- Characteristics of the wiki design that lead me to my
understanding of the social constructivism theory included social interaction
and a clear layout of individual perspectives. This activity allowed students
to engage with each other and build their opinions of the topic matter from
research and point-of-views from other people in the group.
Own
participation in wiki- I partook in the wiki activity by
observing other’s views and beliefs and then by contributing my own opinions.
It was interesting to distinguish those views that were similar to mine and
those which were not. It was also worth reading opposing arguments and taking
those into consideration at my own pace, without someone preaching at me
face-to-face. The only issue I found with this activity was no-one (including
myself) actually integrated their ideas and opinions. Most people just stated
their views and did not relate to anyone else’s contribution. So there were
many issues repeated throughout the activity.
Benefits,
issues, drawbacks of participating in wiki like this- I found many benefits and drawbacks
from participating in a wiki like such as it was my first experience with this
particular type of learning. I found it pleasant reading through other’s
opinions at my own pace and then skipping over things that I did not feel
necessary to read. I also found it non-threatening as it could be completed without
someone forcing their point-of-views literally into your face. Another reason I
found this type of learning interesting, was the fact that beliefs could be
completely anonymous if someone so desired.
On the other hand, this form of learning had its drawbacks
and disadvantages. If this activity was compulsory (as ours was) it can be a
very long process reading through all of the previous contributions. The result
of this can lead to skipping prior questions and opinions and then repeating
the same information. This can be very frustrating for others who are very
passionate about the subject.
How contribute
to learning of your students- I think an online collaborative page
such as a wiki would be an excellent learning tool. It gives students an
opportunity to contribute their opinions to a subject matter in a safe
environment. Some students are not active in the classroom due to reasons of
having a fear of being wrong, intimidation and even concern of other’s
reactions. This tool allows students to voice their opinions freely, in a space
where a teacher can control the situation with ease.
How did
scaffold support collection of range of perspectives-This wiki activity was designed to support the diverse
range of perspectives as it enabled individual views to be shared and sighted
by the entire group. It was structured well, with different core questions and
ideas separated to keep the activity under control and in order. This activity
was scaffolded to help learners ‘bounce’ ideas off one another, introduce a new
strategy of online collaboration and to present perspectives in a well managed
layout. The steps were easy to follow as directions were simple and
straightforward in explaining how to publish own perspective.
Click this link to visit a wiki that I have created myself.
Click this link to visit a wiki that I have created myself.
Here is a sample of my individual participation in the Mobile Phone Wiki Activity.
Judgement:
What is wrong with this?? Why will this not work? Is this safe? Can this be done?
What is wrong with this?? Why will this not work? Is this safe? Can this be done?
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The problems that can be associated with mobile
phones in the classroom include
·
Not everyone has a smart phone so bullying may
occur
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Not everyone has an iPhone so not everyone will
have access to same content eg. Apps
·
Technology isn’t 100% reliable so cannot
incorporate a lot into class work and students can have verified excuses not to
complete work
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Internet connection may be slow
·
Phones are battery operated so another excuses
for students not to complete work
Feelings:
How do I feel about this? What do I like about the idea? What don't I like about
the idea?
How do I feel about this? What do I like about the idea? What don't I like about
the idea?
Even though
I use a lot of technology in my everyday life, I am still not convinced that it
should be used in particular environments. Mobile phones in classrooms are one
of them. Personally too much can go wrong with this idea, which will then add
another dimension to excuses in the classroom. Students should have access to
computers and the internet at school, so what is the need for mobiles? I like
the idea of having better student participation, interaction and engagement in
the classroom, but surely there is another way. There are plenty of other
technologies available that can replace mobile phones. Mobile phones are a
personal device and should be kept that way.
Benefits:
What are the good points? Why can this be successful? Why is this a good thing?
What are the good points? Why can this be successful? Why is this a good thing?
There are
many benefits to using mobile phones in the classroom, but personally I
don't agree. They can be used effectively to
·
Set reminders for assignments and homework
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To enhance student engagement, participation and
interest
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To access information quickly
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