Integrating Educational Technology Into Teaching
Foundations of Effective Technology Integration Models: Theory and Practice (pp. 33–70)
Q: Do you teach mainly in a constructivist or directed style? How does technology fit into your teaching style?
I think that I mix the constructivist and directed styles. All my classes are primarily based on speech or acting performance. So there are times when information and/or directions need to be directly transmitted, but then plenty of time and opportunity for the students to explore, research, and rehearse (in large groups, small groups, and individually.)
For this I use technology to create rubrics and transmit that information to my students. In finding pieces or research for the class, the students use the internet or online sources. Many students create PowerPoint presentations to accompany their speeches, especially in informative and persuasive speeches; and many students take advantage of video during their demonstration speeches. We also use video to record their scenes or monologues and then use the play back for self-evaluation.
After writing this out, I'm finding that I use technology more in the classroom than I thought. I haven't even included the tech. that comes with Stagecraft which includes construction tools, lighting and sound equipment, computerized sewing machines fro costumes, etc.
This blog is intended to help inform students about the "goings on" in the HGHS Theatre Dept., as well as provide a forum for students and community members to comment or open dialogue concerning Theatre Co. rehearsals or productions.
