C4T # 1 & 2

C4T #1

I got assigned to Hiedi Siwak blog. In her post she had visited another Germany to see how their schools function. She took many pictures but when she went it was during the summer time so the school was rearranging. She discussed how many different things the school taught the students such as things we would consider are taught at home. The school also allows the students to have some say so in a part of their daily schedule. The school offers the students many outside activities. She was sure to inform the reader that not all schools are like this. The school offered instruments to every student. If a students could not handle being in the school setting they school provided a room the students could go to and let out steam or just calm down.

In my comment I said that I enjoyed seeing how different schools can be. I also thought it was great that they offer the students a variety of things to learn such as cooking, painting and playing an instrument. I was glad she shared this experience for people to see how diverse a school can be.


C4T #2

In this blog post she describes "Maker Day." She got the students to bring in materials that were not much of a value. She wanted them to gather things to make something out of the items the students had brought in. She asked the students what the cookie tin jar in her hand was. Of course, the students responses were 'it is a cookie jar' she in return said "No, it is a wheel." By doing this the students started to think of other things the cookie jar could be. She got out the items the students brought in and had them take them apart and build something with them. The students for once were not given specific instructions and were given the freedom to use materials to build something. The students perspective on items that did not seem to mean a lot changed. They learned they can make whatever they want out of just about anything.

In my comment I thanked her for sharing about maker day. I also stated that this is a great way to get every student engaged in class. It also changed how the students perceived the classroom. For once, they were able to do things on their own without instruction from the teacher.