M14 Participation by Kirsten Blain

Engagement

kirstenmarieblain — 2023-11-15 20:31:55 UTC

For students to learn in the best way they need to be engaged in what is being learned. Engaging all students in a classroom can be difficult as some people can be engaged by one thing but not another. There is no one perfect strategy for engaging all learners in all environments.

Representation

kirstenmarieblain — 2023-11-15 20:32:06 UTC

Students learn in different ways, this can in part be due to disability. To help students learn in the best way presenting information in multiple ways. There is no one universal way to present information in a way everyone will understand.

Action and Expression

kirstenmarieblain — 2023-11-15 20:32:20 UTC

Expressing ones self and ideas is an important part of education. Due to the varying level of abilities among students it is useful to allow students to express their ideas in multiple ways. Some students do better with hand written work, some with visual, and some with digital media. There is no one option that is optimal for all learners.

Affective Networks:

kirstenmarieblain — 2023-11-15 20:33:07 UTC

This sight allows for the creation of graphic organizers. The colorful appearance and designs on graphic organizers are useful in keeping the attention of students. Along with catching the attention the students want to learn more about the organizer and its use, so they engage more in class.

Recognition Networks:

kirstenmarieblain — 2023-11-15 20:33:16 UTC

Signed Stories allows students to view or listen to stories in multiple ways. Providing a visual of the story, the story presented in sign language (ASL and BSL), and an audio description of the story. This allows for all students to take in the same story without worry that some students would not be able to access the story.

Strategic Networks:

kirstenmarieblain — 2023-11-15 20:33:24 UTC

Google has many applications that can be used to complete assignments or projects. The multiple formats and the multiple accessible features provided allows for students to complete their work in the ways that work best for the students.