Hello Micro-FLOers
This is such a timely and much-needed micro-FLO for me. At present, for the first time, I am teaching a multi-level Fundamental level blended first and second language English class. I want to start using online with my f2f class as one of my goals is to teach them how to use our LMS Blackboard Learn for discussions and learning journals as well as for course resources. Most have had no experience with online learning. We have already talked about asking and answering the 5 W+H questions to gather content. I also want them to practice writing their opinions about what they hear/learn at whatever level of writing they are at. We have already talked about the Four Factors of Learning: Social, Emotional, Physical, and Intellectual (the 3 M's - mindset, mindfulness, and metacognition/reflection). I have four short Khan Academy videos about "Learning about Learning" and mindset that I want them to watch for the listening/reading closed captions practice as well as to learn about the content of the videos. I would like to do them at the beginning of the term. I'm not sure how to word the time due. From past classes, students only replied when they knew they were getting participation points.
So here is my draft discussion prompt:
Learning about Learning: The Intellectual Factor and Mindset
Sometimes, we think we can't learn something new because we are not smart enough, no matter how much we work at it, so we might as well not bother trying. This is just not true with what we know about how our brain learn.
Part One: please watch each of the four Khan Academy videos in the Learning about Learning section in your BBL course shell. Confused? Be sure to ask for help.
For each video, please share your opinion by answering these questions; post your answers between Monday and Friday.
1. What is the most important information for you to see and hear?
2. Why is this information important to you?
3. How can you use this information to help you succeed at learning English?
4. What would you share from this video with another student? Why?
Part Two: please reply by Sunday to at least two other students who have shared something that made you think you can succeed in this English class. Tell them why their information helped you.
Remember: the four video posts and responses count 20 points (10%) towards your class online discussion participation mark.
Out of confusion comes clarity. Leonne