Digital Blog Post #E

There are two approaches that usually follow the three elements of lesson planning,  student learning objectives or Understanding by Design (UBD). Student learning objectives focus on purpose or the end result of the activity, not necessarily the activity itself. While student learning objectives are more precise in that, after the lesson is complete students will know in particular what they will be able to do. (Maloy et al., 2013 p.78) When using UBD there are three stages to this approach.  First the teacher points out the idea of the lesson and presents questions. Second, the teacher decides what ways students can show that they have learned from the lesson. Third, plan learning experiences and instruction, this is the similar to the student learning objectives as this stage focuses on the objectives and the order of the lesson.  Both approaches to lesson planning focus on key objectives and assessment. (Maloy et al., 2013 p.79)

                              

Literacy learning with digital cameras is a great way in which students and teachers both benefit. By using cameras students can incorporate photographs, short videos or a combination to post, view and review material. Practically any subject/project can be photographed and used to encourage the development of subjects and lessons through photos. (Maloy et al., 2013 p. 230) Alphabet books are a way in which students can create their own books  using photographs or drawings. Concept books focus on a single idea or category like numbers, letters, colors, etc. using pictures. These types of books can help encourage students through their learning of literacy. (Maloy et al., 2013 p. 231)

    

                             

Involving students in learning and assessments is crucial to productivity. Students are more likely to perform better and become more engaged in assignments and activities when given options as to what they learn and how they learn the material. (Maloy et al., 2013 p.283)  Allowing students to contribute to the aspects of assignments and activities will cause them to become more involved the learning outcome have a lasting impact. Which will also in turn motivate students to track their progress and be more attentive of how their being assessed.  

Resources:

Learning A-Z. (n.d.). Alphabet. Retrieved April 03, 2016, from https://www.readingaz.com/books/alphabet-books/

Maloy, R., O'Loughlin, R., Edwards, S., & Woolf, B. (2013). Transforming Learning with New Technologies. 2nd Edition. Boston, MA: Pearson Education Inc.

S. (2010, December 15). Once Upon an Alphabet Pop-Up Book. Retrieved April 03, 2016, from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JGi04rBCxc