Learning management systems (LMS) are design to allow the instructor to develop a webpage that encourages learning. The LMS is sometimes a place for information to be given and quizzes to be develop to test the knowledge of the learner. Simulation software is another technological based tool that allows for active learning. Simulators often times are dummies that use computer software that simulates situation that is designed to assist the learner. The purpose of this paper is to take a look at the two technologies, and to discuss the similarities and differences. The following table compares these two teaching technologies.
Version 1 (Name):
Learning Management System (LMS) Version 2 (Name):
Simulator
Description of feature, benefit, or capability. How Version 1 rates on this feature, benefit, or capability. How Version 2 rates on this feature, benefit, or capability.
Accessibility Can be accessed anywhere the student can use a computer. Only accessible during school designated hours.
Development of coursework Coursework and quizzes are designed by the instructor. Some pre-programed computer software available.
Meeting course objectives. Course objectives are designated by the instructor, and met through online student participation. Course objectives are designated by the instructor and met through active practice and demonstrations of the coursework.
Cost effectiveness. Cost involves purchasing of the computer program. Programs can be used by the instructor
Writing the teaching objectives and the learning outcomes, what the pupils will be able to do at the end of the lesson.
When the teacher shares and explain the learning objective with the pupils they will be giving the pupils a clear understanding of what they are to learn, they can check the childs understanding by asking questions, the support learning practitioner will also need to be aware of the learning objective.
6. How team members can be given the opportunity to meet the course objectives and their personal learning goals.
My organization uses an LMS to help teachers and students in the teaching and learning process. Teachers have the possibility not only to create lesson plans and quizzes but also to communicate with each other and with students and parents. Also, it can create a networking connection. “The functionality available in today’s learning management systems can help teachers create lessons and resources that engage their students, and deliver personalized learning” (Kilfoyle, 2015).
The teaching assistant should first establish what the learning objective of the planned activities are and how the success of each of the activities is going to be measured.
This form documents learner’s knowledge of educational goal areas formally taught and scheduled in the training session.
My personal objectives for teaching is to connect the dots for the students when they learn new things and find ways to integrate what they knew and continuing to learn (Moran, Burson & Conrad,
As an instructor it is important to always be flexible in regards to the learning objectives and the teaching plan in an effort to meet the individual needs of each learner.
Ideally teachers should first look at how the objectives correspond to the larger goals and aims and then identify the skills required to achieve the objectives (Noddings, Aims, Goals and Objectives, 2007).
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According to Bastable and Doody (2007) an objective is a specific, single one-dimensional behavior. Objectives are used to form a map to provide directions on how to achieve a particular goal. In this lesson the students will have two goals. The first is for the student nurses to be able to identify all the supplies necessary to change a sterile dressing and to be able to correctly assess when a dressing needs changed or reinforced. The lesson plan will contain the following objectives:
To return to the learning by doing stage, enter simulations. A simulation is an instructional strategy that offers the opportunity to learn in a
The primary focus in this section is to be focussed on what the student is to learn and in this case follow consistency in phrasing used throughout the school, WALT`s and WILF`s; a strategy allowing for consistency in objectives and expectations alike. It is beneficial then to, as Pollards suggests,
To guide the student to excel in their classroom work, a criteria and goal-setting exercise was carried out to enable the student meet expectations through instructions and the learning process. The student was asked to participate in standardized
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