Module 10 Part A1: One Page Summaries
Facilitating with Technology
Module 7 explained how to facilitate a classroom in a project-based learning
environment and how to use technology to increase my productivity and support instructional
practice. The chapter helped me to understand how to most effectively use technology to support and access student learning. It offered suggestions on how to facilitate a student-centered classroom where teachers talk less and students talk more.
The term “student-centered” simply means a classroom where learning is guided by authentic questions that rise out of meaningful work with the content. The curriculum framing questions in the previous module showed me how to tailor and design questions to spark thought provoking answers in both whole class and small group discussions.
To incorporate technology in assessment, the module suggested referring to the NETS-T Standards and familiarizing myself with them. Once I know the standards, I can use these standards in the lesson, engaging students using digital tools and resources. Presentations, documents, spreadsheets, web-based resources are all examples of implementing technology as I facilitate.
The unit concluded by emphasizing the importance of ongoing professional development, and how it is important for sustaining growth.


Showcasing Unit Portfolios
Module 8 explained how to share work by showcasing it in a portfolio. It also described the benefits of sharing work for both teachers and students.
Showcasing allows authentic feedback on student work and celebrates students’ achievements. The module stated that “when students realize that a wider audience than just their teacher and peers will view their work, they tend to invest more time in product development, often resulting in better projects.” I agree. I have seen that, at my school, students work harder and more diligently if I showcase their work. There are various ways to showcase work, including in small group and using wikis and blogs.
Unit portfolios can be shared also among teachers. I can share my work and ask for professional feedback from other teachers and vice versa. So, collecting my work and storing it in a digital portfolio could be an excellent source of collaboration among teachers.