Our class has gone through growing pains of frustration and anger when D2L did not work or our ChromeBooks didn't do exactly what we wanted them too. I have had students share their frustrations out loud and others take it personally and emotionally. I have also seen these students persevere and overcome these challenges. These students are beginning to strengthen their time management and their team work skills. I have also seen these student gain a better understanding of what they do know and what they don't and, even more importantly, how to ask the right questions to gain deeper understanding.
I have really enjoyed seeing the students overcome their challenges. Most of the class is enjoying the use of computers to help foster their independence in their learning but some are still hesitant to have that "messy part" of learning. I am hoping as they develop confidence with the program and see their peers be successful they will give it a go.
To continue the idea of learning at your own pace, the students we're asked to complete a quiz today. Instead of us writing it all together, the students go to pick when and where they wrote. They knew they needed to get it done by the end of the lesson but they got to pick when they were ready. Haven't marked it yet, but I think this helped boost the confidence (and grades) of those who wrote it.
How do you help your students in becoming independent learners?
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