New Insights and Their Implications

From the first lesson presented at the high school, I learned that student participation is not always very good. I thought that the group presented a lot of interesting and engaging questions and information, but sometimes the class did not respond with the enthusiasm that I expected (and was hoping to see). This makes teaching more difficult because it is essential to plan for a motivation that does not get the anticipated results. I have also learned, particularly from the Fathom presentation, that the classroom experience is continually changing. It seems it has changed more from when I went to high school to the present than between my parents' days in high school and my days there. I understand that I am biased and that this statement is arguable. This seems to have happened because of all the technology. I was a big fan of writing on the white (and even chalk) boards. However, as in my observation of the lesson study at the high school, I know that I have to account for different learning styles and try to get students engaged in learning. Therefore, the new technology may be my opportunity to do so. I have encountered many effective teachers, and I hope to teach using a blend of the best methods and styles that they have collectively used.