What's wrong with this photo? Suggestions for improved procedures in Blending Learning and Use of Technology

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What could we _________ in this photo?   <<<< NO, NO, NO...

According to Dick Clark, we should ask, "Point to ten things that you notice in this photo.  Write down ten things or relationships that you observe."

Go ahead, try it...

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Now, the beauty of this technique is that we can now ask "What could we improve in this photo?"  We first look with a neutral eye ... and after analyzing parts, we can ask the question of discrimination, "What isn't working and what can we do to fix it?"


What could we _IMPROVE_ in this photo?

Go ahead, use the points that you observed and see if you can come up with the answer...





When you are ready with your response, click HERE to see the answer....





















































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Look carefully.   Who has the power?
What could be done to equalize the power?

Look at the relative position of the Teacher to the Student.

there are chairs in that room.









...  Yes, ... Hey, teacher, please sit...


Procedure for improvement:   Reduce the space between teacher and student (Michael Moore calls this the "transactional space.")