Many adult learners were taught a more passive and instructional manner from students in today's classrooms. Most adults think today's classroom is "instructor led" because they were originally taught this way in grade school. There are various teaching styles which may encourage the adult individual to think more "out of the box" which can be a challange for some adult students.
Adult students have many various responsibilities, other than being in the classroom studying; such as a spouse, home, children, elderly parents, and even physical or emotional issues to deal with. Adult students may process information differently than younger students and may require different tools to help them succeed.
This very interesting and useful article helps to understand the very many different learning styles of adults and can be applied to other students as well. I feel that this article was a helpful tool in understanding some of the characteristics of the non-traditional student and useful ways to encourage success of the adult learner. As I continue with my own studies, I have learned some helpful hints on why I am focused on certain aspects of my own studies more than I understood before reading this eye-opening article. By understanding the wide spectrum of learning styles of students of all ages, teachers will be able to instruct and plan their lessons to fit everyone's needs in the classroom!
3rd. source:http://faculty.ksu.edu.sa/ualturki/Digital%20Library/Characteristics%20of%20Adult%20Learners%20with%20Implications%20for%20Online%20Learning%20Design.pdf
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
online learning-takes Motivation & Determination
After watching this video on a "virtual classroom" which teaches students Spanish via a teacher who works from her own home, I thought this would relate to my previous post on adult learners- their determination and motivation. I see that these middle school students (7th and 8th gr.), wanted to learn a foreign language with the determination needed to succeed with distance learning. I have learned that motivation in the distance learning classroom plays a major role in the succeess of the students, whether they are middle school age or older adults.
As I plan my lessons for teaching Spanish to students, I will consider using a distance learning outlet, through "epals", SKYPE, or any other of the many useful tools to connect and converse with Spanish speaking students. I will use motivational techniques and well as my own determination to create a positive and successful experience for my students.
2nd source:http://www.edutopia.org/online-learning-west-virginia-virtual-school
As I plan my lessons for teaching Spanish to students, I will consider using a distance learning outlet, through "epals", SKYPE, or any other of the many useful tools to connect and converse with Spanish speaking students. I will use motivational techniques and well as my own determination to create a positive and successful experience for my students.
2nd source:http://www.edutopia.org/online-learning-west-virginia-virtual-school
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Virtual School Teacher Certification
"Career Opportunities". Georgia Department of Education. 4/22/2010
"Certification Requirements for Instructional Positions". Florida Virtual School. 4/22/2010
I searched around various virtual schools and what it took to apply for a teaching job at them. To become a teacher at a virtual school you have to have a teaching certificate in the state which the school server is based out of (generally it’s in the name of the school, i.e. Florida Virtual School). To get a certificate in another state it’s rather easy, just have to submit a standard or Level II certificate to the NBPTS and it must be comparable to the new state’s standards and you can get one.
Some schools have various other qualifications that have to be reached. For example to become a highschool teacher at a virtual highschool in Georgia, you have to attend a 10 week online teaching training course. Although upon completion of the training course does not guarantee you a job at the school. The qualifications vary from school to school but all require a state certification.
I found it interesting that for the most part becoming an online teacher is being treated exactly like becoming a normal school teacher with little variation in the requirements. I’m surprised that not every virtual school has some sort of online training course for their teachers, for I feel teaching online is a complete different experience than teaching on a face to face basis. It requires a special kind of organization, motivation, and understanding when teaching the course. Besides in video chat situations you are completely disconnected from your students. This can be hard for some teachers ajavascript:void(0)nd a training course should be set up to help teachers realize that is how the courses will be held and how it is a completely different setting.
For my video I was unable to find one on getting certified, but found a video on getting a certification online to teach overseas for virtual teachers.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Effectiveness of Distance Learning
Ozkan, Hasan Huseyin, "Cooperative Learning Technique Through Internet Based Education: A Model Proposal", Education Spring 2010, Vol. 3, P499-508, Article accessed from LCCC Library/Ohio Link April 19,2010.
This article explains that Distance Learning Education is a development in teaching due to technological development. Distance Learning is a way to solve a problem for people who are looking to further their education or to continue education through conflicts such as work schedules, family, financial problems, and for people who are pressed for time. Distance Learning has many elements of communication: Email, blogs, podcast, video, electronic conference, video conference, and various chatting programs are just a few.
I have taken a few distance learning courses just to fit more classes into my schedule. I believe that it is a very effective solution to take classes learn what you need to learn and still have the time for anything else your life may have going on.
By the year 2001 60% of companies in the United States had implemented at least one type of distance learning source that was available for their employees to use to continue their education for their job qualification. So overall distance learning is not just for the typical school aged person, it has evolved into many other forms of education for almost anyone who wants/needs the education.
This article explains that Distance Learning Education is a development in teaching due to technological development. Distance Learning is a way to solve a problem for people who are looking to further their education or to continue education through conflicts such as work schedules, family, financial problems, and for people who are pressed for time. Distance Learning has many elements of communication: Email, blogs, podcast, video, electronic conference, video conference, and various chatting programs are just a few.
I have taken a few distance learning courses just to fit more classes into my schedule. I believe that it is a very effective solution to take classes learn what you need to learn and still have the time for anything else your life may have going on.
By the year 2001 60% of companies in the United States had implemented at least one type of distance learning source that was available for their employees to use to continue their education for their job qualification. So overall distance learning is not just for the typical school aged person, it has evolved into many other forms of education for almost anyone who wants/needs the education.
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