"Login to Khan and work through your recommendations, if you get stuck, watch a video". Well, not exactly. While I am not knocking Khan (I use this tool on a fairly consistent basis in my math classroom), there is more to personalized learning and integrating technology into the classroom than just this.
Educational technology is robust. The technology used in and out of the classroom has the power to help track student data, organize personalized student learning goals, give instant feedback, integrate screencasts and videos, allow students to utilize research sites, alternative methods for showing mastery and provide opportunities to connect with others, miles away. In my own experience, having various technological tools as well as pedagogical tools available allows me to not only to keep things fresh in the classroom, but utilize these tools in intentional ways that support the learner within specific learning goals. A success over the past several months has been the use of Google Classroom. I create mini "learner" videos demonstrating previous skills that are needed to support the current learning goal. I upload these videos to Youtube, post the link within Google Classroom and students can watch/practice if they need a refresher on said previously learned skills. Students get comfort from hearing a familiar voice and seeing a familiar face and they have the ability to watch, pause, rewind, process and demonstrate a a particular skill. If students feel they have mastered this particular concept, guess what, don't watch the video. This is a small step to creating independence within the classroom and a springboard for utilizing Google Classroom for other purposes such as editable classroom shared docs and connecting with class information outside of school.
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