the students are online all the time using web based refernce books and diagnostic software. the also do web based self studies and testing.with all that, they still need the basics and be able to put thought to movement. this is where we educators have to tie it all together.
Milton,
Good points! I like your focus on theactual process here...
Dr. Ruth Reynard
I encourage students to use what ever Virtual Connections we or they may have.I then have a controlled discussion to filter out any bad information and to go back over the good.I try to relate the information as to how it will be useful to them not just an assignment they have to complete.
Steven,
Yes, real world application are where the information is understandable to the students ...
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Try to keep everything geared towards the real world application of all information learned.
I think that, although we want to encourage the student to think and expand the information that we present them, It must be controlled to meet the requirements of the course. If we allow some time each session to discuss what new or advanced subjest information they have uncovered after testing on the subject ans before going on to the next. We can maintain control of the course and still encourage the students to think beyond the presented material Chuck Peters
In the course that I teach the students have the luxury of having the Ford web site to look up information to help them with their course objectives. They can access this at home as well as at school making it very versatile.
Showing value in what students are learning is the key in keeping them interested in the curriculum. By utilizing virtual connections in our curriculum will ultimately assist our students with the problems they have been assigned to solve. By using different virtual connections and understanding the concept of how they have been assisted in the diagnostic process by these connections will be motivation in itself. When a student sees the value in this, the excitement of meeting the objective will keep them interested in the class itself.
David,
Yes, I have found this to be the case in my research as well - when provided with choices, students use them!! :)
Dr. Ruth Reynard
james ,
Yes, this provides a way to heighten interactivity and engagement.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Audie,
Yes, Q&A is so important to developing critical thinking skills and to support students in the application of their learning in real world contexts of use - great!
Dr. Ruth Reynard
The students in my class seem to respond well to the idea that they have options. After teaching them the course material, I like to ask them questions and how they might retrieve the information. Being a Road Service Technician for so long, I sometimes ask "If you were 25 miles from nowhere and this happened, what would you do?"
with the use of the white board and any and all hands on training plus any projection device you use will help keep the student more involved and interested.
Virtual connections in our application are a great asset for research and problem solving. By researching content that is relevant and connects them to real world applications can keep them focused and on task
Ask opened questions that will cause them to think about the material the question was asked about. Tell them about some positive outcomes of the past on the subject matter that you are lecturing on. That tends to peak their interest for the time being. Then ask them what they expect to get out of that days lesson plan. Try and answer any questions they may have about the lecture and its content. Try to not get have subjuct to much when telling about your task that involved in.
Thanks
Audie Toney
ttl 35
Avodale Az.
I think it is important to think beyond the material given. I would try to encourage the students to use the information that was given and take it a step ahead to try to apply it to real life scenarios. Also, I think it teaches problem solving skills that are helpful for development.
I challenge the student to use all there resources like OEM mat.the text book the internet and vender web sites. this way they get a well rounded learning experence.
Louis,
Very true - expanding the learning environment...
Dr. Ruth Reynard
I have to aggree with Ken, Having the student go through things in the class and "on paper" so to speak, I beleive relateing it to rela world problems will work well. Our students love to hear " I remember a time when....." It brings the text to life for them, and lets them problem solve in thier minds.A connection is made this way.
By using the virtual connections beyond the material will help expand there knowledge of the course and its objectives.
