Week 10 Things to Write

1. How you might assess learning of a student who's "thinking like a learner?"
To assess a student that is "thinking like a learner", they need to be challenged. If one task is completed successfully and the learner has exceeded their expectations. Then more tasks should be given to challenge the learner about the information that is being studied. To assess, the learner has to have understood and accomplished assignments with a full understanding of the content. Then assessments include many forms. The assessment depends upon what type of assignments there are, ranging from writing tasks to projects. I think the learner will apply themselves as much as possible, if given reasonable tasks to complete. The learner must feel like the tasks are attainable and reachable, before they can be "thinking like a learner." If the tasks are not clear and the learner feels like the tasks are not attainable, the the learner will not be "thinking like a learner."

2. How do you know if students are learning anyway? Is it different if you're teaching in the classroom?
It is obvious to the teacher, whether or not the student is learning. It is the role of the teacher to know if the student is ascertaining the material. The teacher is not only the facilitator, but the manager of what is learned. If a student is receiving poor grades, then that student needs assistance or tips on how to bring their grades up. If a student is doing well, then the learner does not require assistance or tips on how to bring up their grades. Whether learning is taking place in a classroom or online, all of these suggestions apply to both types of learning environments. There is no difference of learning material in the classroom or online, the teacher will be able to determine if students are learning.