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An instructional strategy called discovery learning relies on the learner doing their own research, analyzing issues, and asking questions. Learners often use their environment to solve problems.
Advantages
Advantages
Enables the growth of skills for lifelong learning.
It motivates students to actively participate, fosters motivation, encourages autonomy, responsibility, and independence.
Promotes tailored learning experiences.
Creates a non-traditional classroom which is often a teacher centered classroom.
Disadvantages
Disadvantages
Causes confusion and misconception.
Time-consuming for teachers and students.
Measurable performance is questionable.
Technologies for Discovery:
Technologies for Discovery:
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Kahoot- is a platform for game-based learning that makes it simple to quickly develop, share, and play educational games or trivia quizzes. Kahoot can be used in the classroom to start a discussion promoting motivation and curiosity.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XzfWHdDS9Q
Virtual Field Trips- Digital explorations of our world through photographs, films, audio snippets, animations, and noises . Using the discovery strategy, the same learning advantages of a real journey can be achieved through a virtual trip.
Virtual Lab - strengthening students' laboratory skills through a virtual teaching and learning environment. With the help of this technique, they can put concepts into practice and produce memorable lessons that will help them become lifelong learners.
www.hurix.com/benefits-of-using-virtual-labs-in-k-12-education/
Skill Builders - is a guided lesson that pairs with a tabletop game to offer parents, teachers, and students instructions, exercises, and projects that enhance the educational value of some of the most well-known games. Skill builders keeps students engaged. https://www.arcademics.com/
Nearpod - aids teachers in making every lesson interactive, whether it be in a physical or virtual classroom. Using discovery strategy, students engage in interactive lessons and receive immediate feedback. www.youtube.com/watch?v=anTtMRaQLsM
Technologies for Discovery:
Technologies for Discovery:
-Lewis, K
Discovery Education- A learning platform that allow students and teachers to discover at their fingertips. Discovery Ed can be used for whole group instruction or independent work. Teachers have the ability to assign specific lessons to their class or students individually.
Generation Genius- Video based platform that has built in lessons. Teachers may filter each video according to grade level or subject (math/science). Each video has a theme. Ex-3D shapes. Each video has links to Q & A, Kahoot, and exit tickets.
www.generationgenius.com/?sscid=61k7_hwu6t&
Epic- A great resource to assign reading material or let students explore on their own. Students can read books and watch educational videos. Searches can be filtered according to reading level, grade level, audio books, etc.
Go Noodle- A very fun resource! Mainly used for brain breaks but this app can bring body awareness, healthy eating tips, study tips and much more!
ABCYA- allows students to explore educational resources freely. Students can choose grade level and theme. Ex Holiday, letters, numbers, etc.
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