As we discussed, it is important to establish two way symmetrical conversations with our publics. Asking you to blog makes use of summarization. A good resource for summarization can be found at http://tinyurl.com/793ebrn
Summarizing allows students to process the information they have heard in class and try to make sense of it. Tonight we mentioned Marzano. Marzano is known for Marzano's nine. The nine are a series of high-impact interventions that can be used in a classroom. Using meta-analysis, Marzano identified the interventions that offer the biggest bang for the buck!
One of the interventions is compare and contrast. By allowing students to relate information they are learning to information they already know, we teach the new concept while also deepening understanding of the older topic.
To create meaning during class, you can also use sticky notes. If you record a chunk of information on each note, you can document the flow of a lesson by attaching the notes in a pattern in your notebook. These small chunks of information may assist you in access and recall of the information shared during class, and guide reflective practice.
