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Learning With Technology Page 1 Home Learning With Technology Resource 9. Contents Introduction Next Previous   Learning Actions--Engaged Learning Tool This tool shows relationships between four categories of learning actions and indicators of engaged learning. The tool can be used in two ways. First, it can help you plan lessons that promote engaged learning. Second, it provides a way to evaluate existing lessons to determine how well they promote engaged and worth-while learning. Note: The term “lesson” refers to a complete and cohesive unit of instruction, from a 30-minute unit to an entire course or set of related courses. Learning Action Engaged Learning Indicators Guiding Questions Technology Build Knowledge and Skills Student as explorer Student as cognitive apprentice How will the lesson help students discover concepts through interacting with the world? How will the lesson encourage students to construct knowledge in deep and meaningful ways? How will the lesson enable students to observe and apply practitioners’ thinking skills? Example: Students use Internet Web sites to gain access to current information. Learn Independently and With Others Teacher as facilitator Teacher as guide How will the lesson demonstrate the value of diversity and multiple perspectives? How will groups be formed that fit the purpose of the lesson? How will groups reflect the diversity of the class? How will you help students construct their own meaning? How will you guide students as they solve problems, do authentic tasks, and share knowledge? Example: Students join a listserv to interact with experts and other students. ©1997-99 North Central Regional Educational Laboratory 1-800-356-2735 NCRTEC   Previous | Next

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