Although I had technical difficulties through most of the class Wednesday, I would have to say the biggest take aways were students (really, everybody) are more successful and more engaged knowing the "big picture" and the techniques utilized in the YouTube video are proof positive that the "21st Century" teaching movement is a successful approach to classroom management and lesson planning.
"Big Picture" - Clear learning targets, rubrics, and exemplars all help students see what is expected of them and assists the teachers in instruction, assessments, and remedial targets.
"21st Century" - The video this week showed an engaged class due to a mindful teacher who managed to play on multiple intelligences and seamlessly shift from lesson to "discipline" back to instruction without distracting herself or students. Her application of good lesson planning, touching multiple intelligences, and a progressive approach (technology, etc.) is in line with the new buzz words of "21st century students" and how to be successful in teaching today and tomorrow.
- Chris
Glad you liked this video, I did too! It seems that the rest of the class did as well. You have great take aways from the lesson.
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