Support+Teaching

//How the use of technology would support teaching//

Using Wikispaces and Xtranormal allows students to practice/share what they know. It is allowing students to express what they have learnt in a different format. The teacher can use Xtranormal after teaching new maths concepts to see what students have learnt and whether or not they understand the concept. The students can also access other students Xtranormal videos as they are added to the wiki allowing them to view other students work and practice using their maths skills. This technology is integrated into other subject areas, such as literacy. Students may be required to plan and write out a script before starting their Xtranormal video.

Using these kinds of modes would allow for student-directed learning which means the formal teaching that would happen in terms of these technologies only needs to occur when the technologies are first introduced. Technology gives students the chance to explore and try out things. These technologies could also be used by the teach to help with other lessons. Instructions can be given on Xtranormal, allowing students to revisit and review the instructions without asking the teacher. Wikispaces could also be used as a classroom tool for sharing material with families or sending homework home for students.