Alexandra Leppek (she/her)

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@lkolb #kolb444 Thank you all! Best of luck with the rest of your school year. As a recent ELMAC alum, please reach out if you have any questions about first year teaching, navigating the job search, interviewing, etc.!

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

#kolb444 A4) Part 2- Advice for your interview - Be confident! Follow the interview structure you will learn later this year. Also, schedule tours to see the school and meet the admin team in person for your top 5 schools you receive offers from.

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@lkolb #kolb444 A4) Advice for your first teaching job: make friends with the custodian! Additionally, do not be afraid to ask questions and do not feel as though you are asking too many or are taking up others' time! It takes a village...

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

#kolb444 A3) @MACUL and @EdSurge are two edtech resources I follow to learn more!

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@lkolb A2) My students LOVE to engage in a quick Blooket game in the mornings during our morning meeting time. This allows them to review skills in a variety of subjects in a fun atmosphere, while still engaging with their peers.

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@lkolb A1) Less is more! As a new teacher, I was excited to try all of my newly-minted tech resources. Pick a couple as to not overwhelm families and students! #kolb444

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@lkolb Hello, #Kolb444! My name is Alexandra Leppek, and I teach 4th grade at Cheraw Intermediate in Cheraw, South Carolina. I am excited to engage with you all tonight - thank you for this incredible opportunity!

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@lwetzel What are your top 3 pros and cons of differentiating instruction with technology? What are your top 3 tech tools that support differentiated learning for K-8 students? Do you have a favorite platform that tracks student progress best? @kolb444

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@Rose_Teach When searching for tech tools that promote differentiated instruction, what should I look for? What are your top 3 tech tools that incorporate differentiated instruction for K-8 students? #kolb444

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@KaelynBullock @nearpod @lkolb @UMichEducation @eduprotocols Kaelyn, thank for your response!

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@nearpod, How have you seen your instructional application being used by K-8 educators to support learning? With your permission, your response and Twitter handle will be recorded as part of a Tech Tools in Use presentation for a project in @lkolb's tech course @UMichEducation.

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

[Tweet 2 of 2] With your permission, your response and Twitter handle will be recorded as part of a Tech Tools in Use presentation for a project in @lkolb's technology course @UMichEducation.

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

[Tweet 1 of 2] K-8 Educators: Have you used the instructional application Nearpod to support learning in your classroom? I would love to hear about:
-Your utilization of application
-Advantages/disadvantages
@UMichEducation @lkolb

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@MsAnnaGonzalez, What are some effective examples of tech application software (per Triple E Framework) that promotes cultural responsiveness and/or multilingual learning for your students? #kolb444

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@DrZosh, What are a couple of resources to help parents judge the suitability of educational apps for young children using the four psychological pillars as mentioned in your article "Putting Education in "Educational" Apps?" #kolb444

[Alexandra Leppek (she/her) @AlexandraLeppek]

@bjfr, As we move back into the classroom, how can we take the perspectives gained from the COVID-19 situation to preserve both high-quality education and equity in tech? Looking forward to hearing you present at "What Makes a High-Quality....Experience" on July 8th! #kolb444