Reflection+Group+2

Back to Reflection =Discuss each question. Have one person edit this page to write down key points from your discussion.=

===Question 1: How was this experience similar and different than your current classroom?=== Similarities Differences
 * Use student groups that finish early to help others
 * Have students talk to each other to help them learn the information
 * Fearful of doing group work because of technology problems, differing ability levels, classroom management, etc...
 * Only 1 facilitator/monitor in regular classroom

===Question 2: How did this experience make you feel as a student?===
 * More accountable
 * All had to contribute
 * Confused at times
 * Collaboration was encouraged
 * Some did not follow directions-teachers are just like students

===Question 3: What concerns do you have in trying to teach in this type of environment? How might you deal with these concerns?=== Concerns Solutions
 * Classroom management with very large classes
 * Different ablility levels
 * Technology problems
 * Having to have a backup plan is a lot of extra work and waste of paper
 * Give students a structure that allows them to be social
 * Take baby steps with technology and group work
 * Don't panic--Don't let students see you sweat!
 * Teach students to troubleshoot computer problems
 * LEARN NC module Getting Started 1:1 (classroom management, copyright, etc...)
 * Establish a working relationship with the TF, MC, or technician