EDCI 336

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Presentations for Assignment #2
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Presentations for Assignment #2

Group One-  From screens to scenes: engaging every learner with virtual field trips “How can Virtual Field Trips enhance accessibility and engagement for elementary students with diverse learning needs?” Virtual Field Trips (VFTs) are interactive, tech-powered experiences that let learners explore places virtually. This type of technology offers students the opportunity to explore places, concepts,…

Free Inquiry #6- Teaching Styles & Cultural and Inclusive Environments

Free Inquiry #6- Teaching Styles & Cultural and Inclusive Environments

Teaching styles & cultural and inclusive environments Different teaching styles affect how students are engaged with lessons, understand concepts, and develop skills. Depending on the classroom, the teaching styles might blend several styles depending on the subject, activity, and student needs. Different teaching styles are: Teaching Style Description / Key Features Effect on Learning Authoritative…

Free Inquiry #5- Use of Colors

Free Inquiry #5- Use of Colors

Do classroom colors affect mood and learning outcomes? Yes, the use of colors in the classroom can significantly influence students’ mood, attention, and learning outcomes, according to a growing body of research from psychology, neuroscience, and educational design. The use of colors can affect the brain, such as the limbic system (emotion regulation) and arousal…

Free Inquiry #4- Desk Arrangements

Free Inquiry #4- Desk Arrangements

How does classroom desk arrangement influence learning? When creating a desk arrangement, you have to consider how it can affect focus and engagement for students. Traditional rows help minimize distractions and are ideal for tests or lectures. Clusters or groups can help encourage discussion and teamwork between students, but can also lead to an increase…

Free Inquiry #3- Lighting in the Classroom

Free Inquiry #3- Lighting in the Classroom

Lighting in the classroom plays a crucial role in influencing learning, focus, mood, and overall student performance. The lighting in a classroom can improve concentration and alertness with natural light. The use of natural light in the classroom with sunlight has been shown to improve students’ alertness and focus, which leads to better attention during…

Free Inquiry #2- Social and Emotional Environment

Free Inquiry #2- Social and Emotional Environment

How do classroom environments influence learning with a social and emotional environment? When creating a classroom, you have to take into consideration what will make the students feel welcomed and engaged when learning, with positives and negatives. Cognitive development– Is when younger students start gaining mental abilities such as thinking, reasoning, remembering, and critical thinking. All…

Free Inquiry #1- How Does Classroom Environments Influence Learning

Free Inquiry #1- How Does Classroom Environments Influence Learning

How Does Classroom Environments Influence Learning For my Free Inquiry project this semester, I will be exploring how classroom environments influence learning. Looking at how lighting, desk arrangement, and other issues might influence students’ learning. When designing a classroom space, you have to consider how students will feel when entering it. In the video below,…