Feedback of
Racheal’s Reflection One: 09/08/13
I agree with you
when you state ‘technology is more than ICT’, and it isn’t till you reflect on
how the children learn with all types of technology that it makes sense. With a
simple recipe card, this technology using both the written word and images
created so much learning and development for the children. As you mentioned the
children were able to take on the responsibility for the learning experience
instead of it being so teacher directed they were more interested in the final
product. With this technology the children could become engaged and develop
skills such as concentration, communication, problem solving and sharing with
others, as well as the maths, literacy and science skills that has been
incorporated. The baking experience has now become more meaningful to the
children, therefore they are more likely to want to go through and enjoy the
process again.
To further this
experience, I thought the children could perhaps create new recipe cards with
other recipes maybe from home to bake in the centre. This would involve the whānau
to come up with their favourite recipes, and the children extending the
learning experience through making the cards and using all the technology that
comes with it, such as the computer to find the pictures, the words, and also
laminating.
Feedback of Racheal’s Reflection 2: 13/08/13
Racheal I really
enjoyed reading your reflection on the boys using the computer to look up the
difference between insects. You commented on how the boys were sharing their
knowledge of the computer, and I think this really follows the concept of
tuakana/ teina. It was amusing but also really significant when T put you in
your place and told you that he could turn on and work the computer himself, he
was just asking for permission. As you have had issues with mistreatment of the
computers in the past, it was really good to read about T asking for
permission, are these rules that have been put in place since the computers
have been fixed? It really shows how competent and capable children are when it
comes to learning and using technology.
A learning experience
that could extend the children’s learning is printing out the pictures they
have researched on the computer, to examine more closely and utilise for their
own interpretation through drawing, art and exploring outside to find the real
thing.
I fully agree when you say how beneficial ICT is to children’s learning, especially when the technology is used to its full potential.
Feedback of Racheal’s Reflection Three: 19/08/13
Racheal I really
enjoyed this reflection, especially the dialogue of how the children
communicated with one another. They got so far with their play and goals they
had set themselves and then came across a problem that needed to be solved. It
is great to see children using their imaginations and the technology available
to sort out their own problems without the need of teacher input. I thought it
was fantastic how the children stopped what was happening and had a serious
discussion together on how they were going to fix their issue. The
communication and relationship skills were really apparent, with the children
listening to each other, sharing their ideas and recalling previous knowledge
and connections to their own worlds. Being able to share and contribute this
knowledge is so empowering for the children.
To further extend
on this learning experience the children could be encouraged to discuss what
will happen next when they get their digger to the top of the mound. What
further technology are they going to need? Will they need another plank of wood
to get down the other side of the mound, or are they going to make their mound
bigger? With the communication skills the boys are already displaying they will
no doubt discuss and figure out the solution together!
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