Does the 2.0 Classroom Improve Students' Engagement in Learning? - Classroom 2.02024-03-28T17:39:37Zhttps://www.classroom20.com/forum/topics/does-the-20-classroom-improve?commentId=649749%3AComment%3A416355&x=1&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI find that it depends on the…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-06:649749:Comment:4163552009-12-06T16:50:06.150ZEileen Dohertyhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/EileenDoherty
I find that it depends on the novelty of the task or tool. The great thing about all these Web 2.0 tools seems to be that it's so new. Just look at PowerPoint presentations. I don't think too many people get all excited about PowerPoint anymore...but I remember when we first started using it. We were in awe with the presentation, not necessaryily what we were learning. However, I teach inner city children who have very little exposure to technology outside of school so anytime the word computer…
I find that it depends on the novelty of the task or tool. The great thing about all these Web 2.0 tools seems to be that it's so new. Just look at PowerPoint presentations. I don't think too many people get all excited about PowerPoint anymore...but I remember when we first started using it. We were in awe with the presentation, not necessaryily what we were learning. However, I teach inner city children who have very little exposure to technology outside of school so anytime the word computer is mentioned they get excited. Even the most reluctant learners are willing to try almost anything if it's presented through technology.<br />
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I agree that it would be scientifically difficult to measure interest. I believe student engagement…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-06:649749:Comment:4162822009-12-06T08:06:16.143ZAlline Sadahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/AllineSada
I believe student engagement depends on task design.<br />
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I agree that web 2.0 is only a "vehicle".
I believe student engagement depends on task design.<br />
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I agree that web 2.0 is only a "vehicle". fully agree!!
Web technologi…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-06:649749:Comment:4162502009-12-06T05:48:04.958Zbjoernlassehttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/bjoernlasse
fully agree!!<br />
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Web technologies are simply new tools to solve old problems ;)
fully agree!!<br />
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Web technologies are simply new tools to solve old problems ;) Carol this sounds fantastic;…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-05:649749:Comment:4152992009-12-05T04:27:51.291ZHilary Greenebaumhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HilaryGreenebaum
Carol this sounds fantastic; two great strategies rolled into one, brilliant!! I have also seen kids in HS write on each others blogs in British Lit, class which is so interesting thinking about how hundreds of years separate the text styles.... such creativity!
Carol this sounds fantastic; two great strategies rolled into one, brilliant!! I have also seen kids in HS write on each others blogs in British Lit, class which is so interesting thinking about how hundreds of years separate the text styles.... such creativity! Hi Tricia,
Oh yes I want to…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-12-05:649749:Comment:4152982009-12-05T04:20:32.308ZHilary Greenebaumhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HilaryGreenebaum
Hi Tricia,<br />
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Oh yes I want to help your students get to use web 2.0 tools! I posted my paper on student engagement as a PDF a few weeks ago. I wonder if you scroll up/down somewhere you can see it? Let me know if you can't find and I can email to you.... :) Hilary
Hi Tricia,<br />
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Oh yes I want to help your students get to use web 2.0 tools! I posted my paper on student engagement as a PDF a few weeks ago. I wonder if you scroll up/down somewhere you can see it? Let me know if you can't find and I can email to you.... :) Hilary This semester I had my studen…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-27:649749:Comment:4111502009-11-27T23:47:01.777ZCarol E. Kubotahttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/CarolEKubota
This semester I had my students use a wiki to help them write about the book they were reading "The Tipping Point". We used Literature Circles , <a href="http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/literaturecircle.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/literaturecircle.pdf</a>, and the responsibilities associated with them.The class I am teaching is English for Academic Purposes Reading. I knew that it would take up a lot of time in the classroom to discuss the book and have everyone give…
This semester I had my students use a wiki to help them write about the book they were reading "The Tipping Point". We used Literature Circles , <a href="http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/literaturecircle.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.abcteach.com/free/l/literaturecircle.pdf</a>, and the responsibilities associated with them.The class I am teaching is English for Academic Purposes Reading. I knew that it would take up a lot of time in the classroom to discuss the book and have everyone give their contributions. The students were required to post their jobs on the wiki. The discussions took place in the classroom. I found that the engagement by the students increased. Hilary,
I am fighting an uph…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-27:649749:Comment:4110932009-11-27T20:17:36.584ZTricia Salvadorihttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/TriciaSalvadori
Hilary,<br />
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I am fighting an uphill battle in my district to get access for my students to use Web 2.0 tools in the classroom. Would you be willing to send me a copy of your research that I might use to help my cause? Thanks! -Tricia
Hilary,<br />
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I am fighting an uphill battle in my district to get access for my students to use Web 2.0 tools in the classroom. Would you be willing to send me a copy of your research that I might use to help my cause? Thanks! -Tricia yes, the research I found ind…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-19:649749:Comment:4080262009-11-19T02:58:35.542ZHilary Greenebaumhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/HilaryGreenebaum
yes, the research I found indicates all sorts of measurable behaviors like attendance, time spent on tasks, scores/grades, depth and frequency of interactions etc. There are myriad ways to measure engagement!
yes, the research I found indicates all sorts of measurable behaviors like attendance, time spent on tasks, scores/grades, depth and frequency of interactions etc. There are myriad ways to measure engagement! Absolutely agree- I know that…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-19:649749:Comment:4080232009-11-19T02:19:37.485ZIan Dickinsonhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/IanDickinson
Absolutely agree- I know that children who are using methods and means that interest, engage and challenge them are far more excited and involved in learning than others. However, given the same curriculum, learning intentions, time spent etc, I'm sure there are measures that show (or don't) academic gains in one group as opposed to another. If I can't find it, I'm going to have to find a way of finding out!
Absolutely agree- I know that children who are using methods and means that interest, engage and challenge them are far more excited and involved in learning than others. However, given the same curriculum, learning intentions, time spent etc, I'm sure there are measures that show (or don't) academic gains in one group as opposed to another. If I can't find it, I'm going to have to find a way of finding out! If you're speaking strictly a…tag:www.classroom20.com,2009-11-19:649749:Comment:4079902009-11-19T01:40:49.864ZMr. Laymanhttps://www.classroom20.com/profile/MrLayman
If you're speaking strictly about engagement, then I think anecdotal evidence is all you will ever get. How can you scientifically measure interest?<br />
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One thing I'm learning about Web 2.0 and the children of today is that getting them excited/interested is half the battle. We have to compete against a lot of other more interesting past times ( video games, sports, the web in general, etc.) the kids could be spending their time on.<br />
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I can do a whole lot more with kids that are interested than…
If you're speaking strictly about engagement, then I think anecdotal evidence is all you will ever get. How can you scientifically measure interest?<br />
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One thing I'm learning about Web 2.0 and the children of today is that getting them excited/interested is half the battle. We have to compete against a lot of other more interesting past times ( video games, sports, the web in general, etc.) the kids could be spending their time on.<br />
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I can do a whole lot more with kids that are interested than kids that aren't, so if web 2.0 can give me that leg up, I'll take it whether or not there is a study that says it's true.