Inductive

1. I can use the Inductive model in my Accounting class to teach reports. I will explain to students that we will be learning about the different reports in Accounting. I will then show students an example of each type of report (these examples will be scanned in and displayed on my website). I will then ask students to make a list of similarities, differences, and any connections they can make regarding the reports. Students will compile their list of similarities and differences on Padlet. To finish up, I will explain the uses and creation process for each report. In our next lesson, we will learn to create the reports.
2. In Web Development, I can use this model to teach visual design principles. I will explain to students the definition of visual design. I will then explain that we will be looking for examples of good design. I will show students examples and nonexamples of good use of visual design principles. As we are going through the examples, students will be compiling a list of good design principles on AnswerGarden. Students will then be asked to search the Internet for their own example and nonexample of good visual design principles. They will present their examples to their peers for discussion. Students will refer to their list of good design principles while creating their own websites.
3. In Computer Technology 2, I can use this model for teaching the proper uses of PowerPoint. I will give students an example of a good PowerPoint presentation and a bad PowerPoint presentation. Students will create a list of features they see on each presentation. We will list those features using Padlet. Students will demonstrate their understanding of good use of PowerPoint by creating their own presentation. The presentation will be posted online for their peers to view.

Problem-Based

1. In Computer Technology 2, I can use this learning model while teaching "IF Statements." After, teaching students how to create and use an IF statement, I will present the students with a problem to solve. The problem will be request that students create a grade book for their teacher. The grade book needs to include a column that calculates a letter grade using an IF Statement. Students will work in groups of 2 or 3 to plan out their function on paper first. Once they have a plan, they will get into Excel and put their plan to use. Finally, they will evaluate the effectiveness of their function.
2. In Computer Programming, I can use this model to have students create a program that will calculate change. I will present the scenario to the students. They will be split into groups of 2-3 to create a solution to the problem. They will then create their program. Finally, they will evaluate their program's effectiveness.
3. In Accounting, this could be a useful model when learning about a chart of accounts. I can give the students a problem when they need to identify the necessary accounts for a business and create the chart of accounts for the business. They will be split into groups of 2-3. In those groups they will evaluate the problem, come up with a solution, then create their chart of accounts in the program of their choosing. They will present their chart of accounts to the class. As a class we will evaluate the effectiveness of each groups chart of accounts.

Inquiry

I really like this model because it has encouraged me to explore WebQuests! Here are a few ways I plan to use this model in my classes:

1. In Accounting, I will use this model for career exploration. I will propose the question/problem of "Which Accounting career interests you?" I will ask students to make some hypotheses about their chosen career. Next I will guide them to some sites to research their chosen career. They will be searching for answers to the same questions I asked them to hypothesize. Students will summarize their findings in the form of a presentation. Their presentation will also include a personal reflection.
2. In Computer Technology 2, I can use this model for choosing which program to use for a given project. Specifically when to use Excel vs. Access. I will have students hypothesize regarding when they would use each program. Then I will guide them to locations that provide benefits and uses of each program. They will then compare their research to their hypotheses. Their findings will be reported in the form of a brochure. Their brochure will also include a personal reflection.
3. Finally, I can use this in my Computer Programming classes. I will give my students a situation in which they need to create a computer program that will meet the requests of a client. They will meet together in groups to hypothesize regarding the best way to program the solution. I will then refer them to a few discussion boards that give suggestions for solutions to the problem. They will analyze whether their solution was a good one. They will create the program implementing a chosen solution.

Socratic Seminar

1. I will use the Socratic Seminar method when talking about embezzlement in accounting. I will send my students home with the assignment to read the following article: "The Rise and Fall of Enron." I will let the students know the goals associated with reading this article. I want them to come prepared to discuss what occurred in this scandal. I will also send them with a list of questions I want them to come prepared to discuss. The next class period, I will facilitate a Socratic Seminar. I will start by explaining the rules of our discussion. Then I will ask the first question. I really like the idea of having "speaking tokens" so that each student is able to make a contribution to the conversation. At the end of the discussion, I will have students write a blog post that summarizes the discussion we had during class. I will also have students fill out a short self-evaluation regarding their participation in the Socratic Seminar.
   
2. I will use the Socratic Seminar method when talking about stock fraud. I will send my students home with the assignment to read the following article: "2 Top Tyco Executives Charged with $600 Million Fraud Scheme." I will create an online Discussion Board in Canvas for students to use to respond to a short list of questions. I will not allow students to view other students responses until they have posted their own response to the question. Students will also be required to respond to 5 posts by other students. There will be rules that are set regarding appropriate behavior in an online discussion board. I will evaluate students based on their contributions to the discussion board. After reading through their peers' posts, students will summarize the discussions through an online blog.
   
3. I will use the Socratic Seminar method when talking to students about cell phone use. I will ask the students to research the pros and cons of cell phone use within the classroom. They need to come prepared to argue both sides. We will then split into groups of 4 students. Students will draw straws to see who is presenting pro and con. Students will participate in a small group debate. They must provide references for all of their arguments, they cannot use their own personal opinions during the debate. At the end of the debate, students will post in a blog the pros and the cons for using cell phones in the classroom. They will then be able to post their own opinion as well. Students will be assessed based on their preparation before the debate as well as their participation in the debate.