Situated Model

1.      What are your initial reactions to this theory/model? What are barriers to its use? What benefits might be expected for those who overcome the barriers?

      I feel that this model would take a great deal of time to apply to student learning.  The idea of presenting a way for students to learn as practioners can be highly beneficial for students, yet difficult for a teacher to initially develop.  The need for facilitation would be imperative to ensure students not only grasp the concepts, but are able to discuss the objectives with one another.  Various approaches may be needed to ensure that lessons fully comply with the model.  For those who are able to put in the extra time and consideration, I feel this will help students truly benefit with the increased amount of group collaboration and discussion.

2.      Would you attempt to use this theory/model with the students you are currently teaching or hope to teach in the future? Why or why not? Could elements of the theory/model be modified so that it would work with your current/future students?

     Considering I teach multiple subjects within one class period, it would be hard to guarantee that I would be able to develop lessons using this model.  A non-traditional classroom is probably not the best environment being that students are self-paced and do not cover the material at the same time.  While I feel it would be great to use as a reflective model concluding a course, I could not see how the model could be modified to work with my students.

3.      Since we're taking learning theories/models that were not necessarily created with the Web in mind and turning them into Web modules, what Web-based tools or resources could be leveraged to carry out this learning theory/model online?

      It is really hard for me to see this model being applicable to something other than technical skills.  For that reason, I would feel utilization of modules utilizing podcasts, videos, screencasts, etc. would be necessary to help teach students.  In addition, student would need to utilize communication and collaborative tools to also reflect the ability to think as both a student and practioner.  The ability to provide an online setting for teams or discussion would be most useful and convenient for students.