Constructivism vs. Connectivism

 

• Which part of the constructivism vs. connectivism comparison most shifted your understanding of learning?

From this module, the part that shocked me the most was the importance of connectivism and building relationships among networks. I never knew there was such an importance to teach children how to network, but after learning, I have learned how vital it is.

• How does the PAR model support the kind of student engagement you want to foster?

In my classroom, I want to model to students the importance of meaningful reflection and how it can shape future learning. The PAR model does a great job implementing this, and I think it could be utilized in so many ways.

• Describe a moment in your presentation creation that helped you clarify how theory shapes instruction.

By creating the scenario, I was able to fit all of the pieces together and really solidify my understanding of the concepts and how to put them into practice.

Flipped Classroom

 

• What misconception about flipped learning surprised you the most, and how did you address it in your video?

            What surprised me the most was the misconception that at-home content had to be a video. I addressed this in my video by describing how teachers could send home text, PowerPoint, etc., along with the possibility of sending home a video.

• How does flipped instruction reflect constructivist or student-centered learning principles?

               Flipped instruction focuses on utilizing classroom time to allow children to explore and engage in hands-on learning. This reflects constructivism as it expresses how children obtain an understanding of the world through experiences and build a sense of autonomy when they are in control of their learning.

• If you were to implement flipped learning in your own class, what would your biggest hurdle be—and how might you overcome it?

               The biggest hurdle would be ensuring that the content I send home is satisfactory enough for students to learn on their own and use in class the next day. Overcoming this would just come with time and slowly learning how to create small lessons for students to do at home that would be easily retainable and engaging.

21st Century Skills Assessment: Portrait of a Graduate

1. Which 21st-century skill do you think will be most critical for your future students, and why?

The 21st-century skill I find most essential is curiosity. It is so important for students, but especially young students, to use their curiosity to help them explore and learn the world around them. By exploring their curiosity, students are able to make mistakes, grow from them, and become autonomous learners. 

2. How did creating your Portrait of a Graduate shape or refine your vision for your classroom?

This infographic helped me further recognize the importance of teaching students concepts and skills that expand beyond the curriculum. The outside world is more than just math, science, reading, etc. It excels through people with compassion, leadership, creativity, etc. 

3. What decisions did you make during the design process to reflect your educational values?

During the design process, I chose skills and definitions that emphasize student voice, independence, and compassion. For example, I included empathy and curiosity because I want my students to not only think critically but also connect meaningfully with others and pursue learning for its own sake. I also used simple, clear language and paired each skill with a supportive visual to make the message accessible and memorable. These decisions reflect my belief that education should be inclusive, student-centered, and focused on preparing children for both academic success and responsible citizenship.

 

Welcome to Miss. Lindsey's 2nd Grade Class

I will update this blog weekly, along with my newsletter to give you all updates on what is happening in the classroom. These posts will go over any upcoming tests or projects, the weekly homework schedule, some suggestions to study/read at home, and any events happening in the classroom or school this week. 

This is the first week of school, so there will be no major due dates coming up. However, I will be sending home some information for you to sign and fill out just so that I can get to know you all better and make this school year a good one. 

I am excited for this journey with all of you! This will be such a fun school year!