Video Modeling Reflection

Acceleration


In the video, the students used the Internet and search engines such as Google to search for examples of positive and negative accelerations and velocities. They used word processors and powerpoint to compose their projects. They found examples such as racecars, airplanes and canoes to illustrate the ideas of positive and negative acceleration. The use of technology was effective in helping students find real world applications of the principles they were using however it did not involve any hands on experimentation. It gave the students a good opportunity to teach the concepts themselves which is a good chance for the teacher to see if they really understand the concepts. His class management was excellent because he gave each student a role in the group and checked the productivity periodically. This applies to our future in teaching because we can use similar projects where students research the background of a subject and are responsible to teach the subject to a younger student as opposed to just completing an assignment for their teacher. For example they could find examples of combustion reactions or cell structures and teach younger students about them.

MedTech
In the video, the students used online communication and teleconferencing with a medical laboratory. They saw videos of blood smears and people using microscopes and other medical technologies. This was effective use of technology because the students were able to see something that they could not otherwise interact with because of safety and travel concerns. Also, they are more inclined to interact because they are asked questions and have an opportunity to ask questions of scientists. It also isn't a strict lecture format. This exposes students to real life applications of the subject. We can use this in the future because we can take opportunities to collaborate with research scientists on projects related to what we are learning in class. For example, we could have a conference with a team at NASA and expose our students to learning opportunities that they wouldn't receive in a normal classroom.