Pre-Class: Critique a Lesson

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Choose one of the following four videos to critique.

Option 1: Observe a Physics Lesson
This takes a different approach to a typical chalk'n talk. Comment on:

What you find interesting about this approach
What you think works well/doesn't work well
How you might use this approach in your own classroom

Comment on Option 1

Option 2: Mock Grade 10 Science Lesson
Treat this as one of your peers. Make recommendations about:

The use of technology
Things you would do differently
What would be good follow up activities after the given lesson

Comment on Option 2

Option 3: Modeling Instruction demonstration and explanation
What do you think about this approach?

How do the strategies build upon constructivism?
What opportunities and challenges are present with this approach?
How you might use this approach in your own classroom?

Comment on Option 3

Option 4: Teaching through video
How does teaching change in an online platform?