Teaching Methods: Instructional Elements and strategies to use in Computer Networking Instruction.

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Teaching Methods Instructional Elements and
strategies to use in Computer Networking
Instruction.

• Buz Lamson
• EDTEC 448
• July 2008

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Present

• The Presentation phase is used to develop and
  frame the context for learning activities and
  outcomes. Motivational techniques and presenting
  examples are a core of this stage.
• Essential elements Motivational techniques,
  Anticipatory framing and Relevance

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• Use web 2.0 elements to frame the discussion,
  providing context via historical information and
  relevant examples.
• Provide an encouraging environment, and a hook
  to establish the mood for the learning
  experience.
• Provide clear objectives and evaluation methods.
  I will display the require lab work at this time,
  but do not hand it out to the students until the
  lab begins!

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Question - Guide

• Use discussion and presentation of learning
  objectives to guide and present relationships
  between learning concepts.
• Essential elements Framing, Presentation,
  Context
• Use Web 2.0 images, video, guest speakers,
  samples and narratives to inform, explore, and
  try new experience and gain control of learning
  objectives.

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Active Learning

• Learners participate in an activity while
  constructing understanding of learning
  objectives.
• Elements include Guided Practice, Participation
• The most important step in transferring computer
  concepts and techniques to students!

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• Use a simulation program to explore learning
  objectives
• Active learning via a participatory lab in which
  students follow tasks via video projection screen
  and perform tasks in a logical manner begin from
  introductory and progressing to more complex.
• During this lab identify key elements and allow
  informal Q/A to promote active learning.

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Collaborative Learning

• Students work in groups to examine a problem.
  Increased dialogue, examination of different
  perspectives are staples of collaborative
  learning.
• Elements include Participation, Guided practice
• Use peer interaction to promote consensus,
  exploring new and different ideas. Use examples
  of previous class work to guide teams.

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• A difficult task in computer technology training.
  Pitfalls include missing students, students of
  different levels of expertise.
• Web 2.0 case studies and simulations can be
  helpful here.
• Freeware for experimentation can also provide
  usability and participation.

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Role Playing

• Use role playing to promote learning in context.
  Use realistic activities to examine learning
  objectives.
• Elements include participation, guided practice
• Use Case studies, narratives, and labs to frame,
  explore and try learning objectives
• Try email and virtual field trips

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Problem-Based Learning

• Students examine learning objectives in context
  by use problem-based scenarios. Student look for
  alternative ways to solve a problem.
• Elements include Presentation, Participation,
  Guided Practice
• Use chat room, email, and labs in specific
  context to explore problem-based learning
  objectives

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Evaluation

• Clear, concise evaluation criteria must be used
  to evaluate not only student retention /
  learning, but the effectiveness of the lesson for
  the teacher as well.
• (Some Basic Lesson Presentation Elements,
  Madeline Hunter ) It is essential that students
  practice doing it right so the teacher must know
  that students understand before proceeding to
  practice.

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• This is particularly important in computer
  related technologies.
• Procedure, syntax and proper process are
  hallmarks of quality computer networking.
• Provide challenging, but relevant lab projects
  when possible.

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• I often have a 5 to 1 ratio in preparing the
  evaluation tasks. I can spend 5 hours preparing a
  quality 1 hour lab for the students.
• Supplement with Web 2.0 strategies such as Case
  Study reviews and software investigations via the
  Internet.

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Summary

• The WELES teaching methods can be used in a
  variety of learning situations. Integration of
  Web 2.0 and internet related support sites can
  supplement these basic techniques.
• Incorporation of elements of good instruction in
  relation to your learning context can facilitate
  quality instruction.
• Challenge, motivate, and cultivate your students
  and the learning environment!