I just got through reading the workshop participants' ideas about using technology for teacher-developed and student-developed projects. Then I thought, "whoa, how could I "steal" some of those ideas?" - in a non-copyright infringement sort of way, of course.
I like the idea of students recording examples of the stuff they are learning (everything from rock cycle to multiplication tables). In the classes I teach, I'd like to have students describe (tell stories) about themselves or peers that provided examples of theories we study related to adolescent development. They always tell these stories in class, so why not have them record them for an iPod. Stuff about "imaginary audience," identity standards, and motivation are always fun and interesting. And if you take the time-on-task approach, or the information processing model ... or heck, any of them, there are reasons to recommend this activity.
I'm also committed to having my students (all future teachers) use as much technology as they can to "learn" so that they will be more likely to use technology when they "teach." The podcasting and the movie-making are the ways I'm hoping to do this.
I also liked the idea Rob reported on about "switching" homework and direct instruction time. That may take some work to accomplish, but I think I'll start with a podcast about a cool idea from Piaget - it is called the Life Program, it is sooooo on target about adolescents.
So, thanks for the inspiration to try new stuff. Can't think of any better outcome of a workshop than that.
-Doug
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