S.T.E.A.M a New Approach to Learning
Using technology as a way of creating a new and interesting approach to learning we will reengage children to love learning. Through Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics also, known as S.T.E.A.M we can allow our children to discover the world in a new inventive way. S.T.E.A.M technology allows children to have a hands-on approach that builds cognitive, social/ emotional skills, and fine motor skills. Developing these skills in early childhood is important in developing their minds and building necessary skills that help them later in school as well as life. Using technology is a way of creating a new and interesting approaches to learning.
Cognitive Skills
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Educators are discovering new ways to incorporate S.T.E.A.M which takes longer for planning, however, more standards are addressed with S.T.E.A.M than with separate lessons. (2) Each lesson needs to present a problem for the students to solve. For example, “a group of four year old’s must determine how many buckets it takes to fill a sand table. To solve children must analyze the size of buckets used and the sand table.”(2) Key points that are used to solve this problem is problem solving, communication, representing ideas, inquiry skills. (2)
Social/Emotional Skills Social and emotional skills are addressed with S.T.E.A.M allowing children to work together to create a product. They encourage children to try new situations in life. (2) Fred Rogers encouraged social skills on his television show while connecting arts and science. (2) Connecting meaningful lessons encourages children to connect our technical world to a perspective that they can begin to understand. (1) When children connect themselves to things that they understand, they can discover more of themselves and learn to understand each other. Using S.T.E.A.M can be used with a variety of objects, even objects that are recycled such as paper, plastic, etc. Everyday materials such as wood, rocks, and leaves can be incorporated to the lesson bringing children close to nature and respect the
In this day and age, it appears students and technology go hand in hand. Despite being a controversial conversation, teachers and other andminstators are searching tonintergrate computers and othe technological devices into schools. Nevertheless, in order to efficently develop students into successful thinkers, technology will only be practical if used to enhance learning, not control leaning.
I would agree with this, as I have seen evidence within my setting, that when situations are presented, children can independently operate technology items used for a specific purpose. I see technology as being part of good practice within our planning to acknowledge the existence of modern technology and its part in children’s lives today, both at home and within my setting.
I agree with Winona Ryder in the sense that Abigail Williams craved attention and led people to believe that witchcraft was present in Salem to gain power; however, I don’t think she was entirely innocent. Abigail essentially sparked the idea of witchcraft in her attempt to be with John Proctor, when she tried to get rid of Elizabeth Proctor. In Act I, Betty calls Abigail out, saying she drank a charm to kill John Proctor’s wife, to which Abigail threatens her. After being seen in the woods together, the girls are all accused of witchcraft, but they twist it around on others in the town. Abigail convinced all her friends to go along with this plan, even threatening to harm them if they speak against her. In Act III, when Mary Warren confessed
This section focuses on the standard, “Children demonstrate strategies for reasoning and problem solving” (Early Childhood Iowa, 2012, p. 99). Through this standard, a child will: show interest in and find a variety of solutions to questions, tasks, or problems; recognize and solve problems through active exploration, including trial and error, and through interactions and discussions with peers and adults; share ideas or make suggestions of how to solve a problem presented by another person. Adults must support these benchmarks by providing opportunities for each child to try new ways of using materials, creating a safe environment with developmentally appropriate materials that offer an appropriate amount of stimulation and choice for each child to explore and play with, allowing each child time to process experiences and information, talking through problems with children to model problem-solving, holding class meetings to discuss issues that may occur and have the children brainstorm solutions, and choosing appropriate materials that promote creativity, self-expression, number, and emerging literacy skills (Early Childhood Iowa,
Technology has boomed since the nineteen nineties. It is rapidly being seen everywhere, regardless of location like Africa, the United States, or Mexico. This technology has now made its way into the classrooms of many schools, and into the hands of several students. Before they do, schools should take into consideration that technology in curriculum could potentially cause a lack of creativity, exposure to incorrect information, and lead to distraction.
Science is comprised of fields that investigate the physical and natural world or events dealing with matter, energy, and their interrelations with objectively measurable phenomena (Natural Science). Scientific fields are often subsumed under the umbrella term STEM which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. Historically, STEM fields have been void of diversity and largely dominated by White males, leaving minority’s under-represented (Hines 3). Preserving the integrity of these fields is dependent upon diversity because it prevents bias and promotes the contributions different backgrounds bring to academia (Hines 4). Today’s global market requires a growing investment in the fields of science education to remain competitive with other countries (Palmer, Davis and Moore 105). President Baraka Obama has pushed to increase the number of minorities represented in STEM. In the article Obama Pushes STEM in State of the Union, freelance writer for U.S. News Jason Koebler quotes the President’s State of the Union speech where he urges Americans to, “Think about the America within our reach: A country that leads the world in educating its people. An America that attracts a new generation of high-tech manufacturing and high-paying jobs”. President Obama understands that it is essential for the nation to,
Technology offers children an additional tool to learn and to develop learning skills. Computers can reveal hidden strengths about a child. For example some children have difficulty developing their fine motor skill,
Geoffrey Chaucer's the Canterbury Tales divulges into the lives of twenty-three individuals, who did not know each other before meeting at the Tabard Inn, that have come far and wide to get to Canterbury, a then religious site. The host tells them that they each should tell two stories both on the way over and on the way back, to pass time, whoever had the best story got a free meal. Known as the “Father of English Literature,” Geoffrey Chaucer was the first person to publish a work in English, when it was more common to publish in French or Latin at the time. This very piece of literature, the Canterbury Tales, is his most praised work, not only due to his decision to write in English, but as well as his decision to write more realistically
There are a variety of teaching methods that can be used for the purpose of developing cognitive abilities (Bastable & Doody, 2007). In order to attain the goal that I
Education has found its way into the loop of technology. Teachers are using ipads and laptops during class time to help conduct experiments, or share a presentation. This is allowing the students to gain instant access to the information they are seeking. Students also receive the opportunity to complete their homework online and print off their assignments instead of just using paper and pencil. Another pro for Technology in Education, there are countless sources out there which help enhance learning. In one research conducted, they compared the performance of teaching kids how to read a clock. One group was coached by an online app, another was shown by a toy clock, and the last group was trained by a drawing example. The results revealed that the children that were taught by the toy and app exceeded the paper drawing group (Galetzka).
Technology has played an integral part in shaping society in many different ways. Throughout history, technological inventions have changed everything from the way humans are clothed and fed to the very ways we communicate and interact as a species. Examining the effects technology has on society illustrate both how technology shapes culture and society and how society can affect future technology. This can be seen by examining a few of the major technological innovations in human history followed by a look at a new technology and how it may shape future society.
It is crucial that students are not just being educated in only one way. Each child is different; as a result, learning styles should be versatile and open to new strategies. By learning to use technology correctly, teachers are preparing themselves, and the students for the future by developing certain skills that will be essential in the 21st century. Besides developing the students’ technology skills, students will
Understanding cognition and how we learn is essential in the developmental stages of children. Not all students learn in the same way, understanding the cognitive process will assist in the development of the students. By modifying my approach when giving instructions I have noticed growth in current students that I am working with. Using concrete materials and giving the opportunity for students to be involved in hands-on activities on a daily basis, is essential in making new material meaningful to learners.. The knowledge gained from this topic has increased my understanding and is benefiting the children I am currently
Many problems seem almost impossible without them. Technology is also very useful to students in foreign language education, distance education, and for helping students with special needs.
The new generation of students entering and already enrolled in university are members of a digital age- growing up surrounded by many forms of digital technology as they are the first generation of youth to have internet technology easily available at their disposal. This current generation have already been labelled by sociologist as “‘digital natives’ (Prensky 2001a) and the ‘net generation’ (Tapscott 1998)” (Prensky 2001a; Tapscott 1998 as cited in Murphy 2010). Technology is not something new to these students as its presence in their life have made them quite comfortable to the idea, as they perceive “technology as a way of life and express a need to feel connected at all times” (Russo et al. 2014). Although what is new are the