Worked Problems with a Twist by Whitney Sponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples EDU 5313 Enhancing Instruction with Technology Chapter 9: Worked Examples en-us 2022-02-20 22:04:13 UTC 2022-02-21 01:47:20 UTC hello@padlet.com wsponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057807674 The effect size of worked problems went from .57 in 2008 to .37 in 2015.]]> 2022-02-21 00:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057807674 Attention Span wsponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057813883 It has become harder and harder to keep the attention of students. From classroom distractions, to decreasing attention spans, showing worked examples has become much less effective.]]> 2022-02-21 01:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057813883 Long-term Memory wsponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057824324 When students are learning new things, their brain is able to retain things that make connections to previous understanding or create new connections.]]> 2022-02-21 01:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057824324 Blended Classroom wsponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057831372 Combining worked examples with technology can help increase the effect size. Not only can students view examples with fewer distractions, but they can also replay the concepts as many times as needed. ]]> 2022-02-21 01:18:37 UTC https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057831372 Alternating wsponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057833721 Students need to alternate viewing worked problems with the opportunity to actually work the problem themselves.]]> 2022-02-21 01:21:08 UTC https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057833721 Making Connections wsponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057837427 Provide a step by step process for solving problems and give students understanding of the thought process. ]]> 2022-02-21 01:24:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057837427 Tools wsponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057840226 I can use a tool that allows students to view a problem being solved and also having the ability to go back and rewatch as needed.
Example tools: ShowMe, Screencastomatic, EdPuzzle, and ExplainEverything]]> 2022-02-21 01:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057840226 Relevance wsponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057843262 Point out to students how learned concepts can be used and applied in the real world.]]> 2022-02-21 01:30:53 UTC https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057843262 Final Thoughts wsponsel https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057848824 Simply showing students a worked problem is not as effective as it used to be, but with new strategies, students can increase their learning. Using blended learning and tools that help guide them step by step, while also giving them the opportunity to go back and review the problem can help them retain their learning. Students should alternate between viewing problems worked and practicing the skill. ]]> 2022-02-21 01:36:26 UTC https://padlet.com/wsponsel/workedexamples/wish/2057848824