I appreciated learning about this instructional strategy/group activity in Candiss’ presentation (see below). I also enjoyed her choice of Smilebox as her presentation software. The presentation starts by giving an overview of the instructional strategy, and then provides a step by step process for incorporating this strategy into a classroom. This is helpful for people who need to clearly understand each step of an activity before they are comfortable using it with their students.
I like how this instructional strategy encourages students to examine opposite sides of an issue. I think this is a great way to encourage critical thinking as it helps students think carefully about differing opinions on a subject. This in turn helps students to develop tolerance and empathy for other people’s opinions and ideas.
I like how this strategy gives students the opportunity to agree or disagree, but also to strongly agree or strongly disagree. I also think it is great that the activity encourages students to change their minds, based on the arguments of their classmates. I think this helps to mirror what can and sometimes should happen in the real-world.
Finally, I think this strategy does a great job of honing students’ presentation skills and ability to share their point of view, and to also work on their active listening skills. My hope is to incorporate this strategy in one of our blended learning or face to face courses.
Brown, C. (March 18, 2017). Stand where you stand. Retrieved June18, 2017 from:
http://play.smilebox.com/SpreadMoreHappy/4e4455784f4455774d44413d0d0a
I like how this instructional strategy encourages students to examine opposite sides of an issue. I think this is a great way to encourage critical thinking as it helps students think carefully about differing opinions on a subject. This in turn helps students to develop tolerance and empathy for other people’s opinions and ideas.
I like how this strategy gives students the opportunity to agree or disagree, but also to strongly agree or strongly disagree. I also think it is great that the activity encourages students to change their minds, based on the arguments of their classmates. I think this helps to mirror what can and sometimes should happen in the real-world.
Finally, I think this strategy does a great job of honing students’ presentation skills and ability to share their point of view, and to also work on their active listening skills. My hope is to incorporate this strategy in one of our blended learning or face to face courses.
Brown, C. (March 18, 2017). Stand where you stand. Retrieved June18, 2017 from:
http://play.smilebox.com/SpreadMoreHappy/4e4455784f4455774d44413d0d0a
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