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Saturday, 10 July 2010 08:32
Recently I took the Myers-Briggs test to determine the type of personality that I resembled. When I first took it, I thought it was trivial and did not see the real benefits although after I received a detailed description of my results, I quickly saw the importance. I also realized that it would be very helpful for my students to take this test so I can understand their personality and their style of learning. I can then better assess the best way to teach technology to reach each individual and when assessing their learning, I will know how they think and express themselves.If you are not familiar with the test, there are four separate categories for scoring the results.
My personality results were very interesting as noted in bold:
ENERGY FLOW: extrovert, introvert
GATHERING INFORMATION: sensing, intuition
DECISION MAKING: thinking, feeling
ORGANIZATION: plan, flexible
I am attending a two week teacher's training and with all of the speakers and seminars everyday, I am getting a good feeling of what it feels like to be a classroom student again. I am finding that if the speaker does not try to engage and draw me in within the first five minutes, I dismiss the lecture and spend the rest of the time trying to keep my mind focused on what is being presented. Those who walk around, use energy, and are expressive are much easier to listen to no matter what they are talking about. And if they use stories to teach, I'm hooked for most of the session and will even remember at least their stories the next day. Visual aids also are a huge factor. So far, everyone has used PowerPoints and most of them were made in the 90's with gaughty clip art and typical layouts, a major turnoff. Made me realize how much of an impact visual aids have and to make sure I use quality visuals that are unique. So far, I have found success with Prezi and After Effects but it is more time consuming. Although, Steve Jobs makes some good Keynotes when introducing a new product.
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