Instructional Technology
Cindy Nguyen
History, UC Berkeley
Analog
Assignment: create a timeline of historical events or a list/visual of central themes
Digital
Assignment: outline an assigned essay topic and write an example thesis statement
Parameters for both:
- 15 minutes to work, 15 to regroup
- groups of 2-3 students
Analog
Digital
Analog
Digital
Why?
- What is the overall purpose of our activity?
- Content clarification?
- Extension and discussion and foster creative interpretation?
- Let’s be different and have fun?
Why?
Lessons
- Be specific about requirements
- Follow through with the assignments
- Allow for flexibility
- Check for understanding of assignment
- Have a clear purpose
Instructional Technology: What's Markers Got to Do With It?
By Cindy A. Nguyen
Instructional Technology: What's Markers Got to Do With It?
How do ‘digital’ activities compare to ‘analog’ activities in your classroom? What type of things are better off using one or the other, or both? This is a five minute talk where I share my experience teaching with both. Video of presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=alnuxdUlcSQ
