This digital artifact folder from a student named Michael Jones contains information on building a positive school culture and effective teaching techniques. It includes images and descriptions of using scaffolding instruction to build on students' prior knowledge, displaying student work to improve school culture, and designing classrooms to maximize collaboration. It also analyzes videos that demonstrate both engaging teaching methods like interactive polling and less engaging traditional lecturing. The folder provides references for all images and videos used.
12. Good Teaching
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPvNqJ0Ne60
In this clip, Darrell McClendon uses a technique called “handshake Q&A”.
This technique is an effective way to not only test students on already
covered material, but also to make a personal connection with them
through a handshake and eye contact every day before class.
13. Good Teaching continued
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3brjHfb5Y4
Teachers at SFU use software such as “Poll Everywhere” to effectively manage their
time in the classroom by gathering student opinions instantly using technology.
This is an effective time management tool and keeps students engaged in the lesson.
14. Good Teaching continued
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uhiCFdWeQfA
This clip from the 1986 film “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off” demonstrates a
more traditional style of teaching. This lecture style of teaching is not
highly effective. Many students are not engaged in the activity. This
teacher needs to attempt to make class more interesting and make
personal connections with his students.