Week 3 - Introduction to Learning Technologies - Blog Assignment - Processes that Support Learning
As educators we know that learning does not just happen. We spend hours planning lessons to meet district and state expected outcomes. Sometimes we are able to integrate technology into our plans to not only meet those outcomes, but also to help students learn new “soft” skills they will need as they transition to the workforce. In his book, Make, Learn, Succeed: Building A Culture of Creativity in Your School, Mark Gura (2018), shares many wonderful ways to help educators work through this integration process. His suggestions are based on the top ten skills employers say they seek. These include collaboration, decision making, problem solving, analyzing data, communication, among others (p. 71). Please find the below infographic which details three important processes crucial to learning, a suggestion from Gura supporting them, as well as how this suggestion meets ISTE Standards for Students.
Gura, M. (2016). Make, learn, succeed: Building a culture of creativity in your school. International Society for Technology in Education.
Jennifer, I found it extremely interesting that the qualities employers seek (listed in your introduction paragraph) are all qualities that are all tied to executive functions. Executive functions affect our speech and how we process information. Many people with executive function deficits have co-occurring conditions, like auditory processing disorder. This can make it difficult to communicate and respond appropriately when working with peers and colleagues. Curriculum designed with executive function and metacognition in mind may help bridge the gap for students affected by executive function deficits. Great post! - Megan McBride
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