Autumn Henkenius

A science/STEM teacher who loves to travel and spend time with animals.

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@AmandaSalak Expectations are huge! Also, providing a reason why we have those expectations.

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@MsBond18 I agree!

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Wrap Up: Educators need to be careful about continuing to providing a safe classroom environment. Technology is awesome and offers so many possibilities, but it opens the door to many threats as well. We all need to be conscientious when using tech in the classroom. #tldeuno2021

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@LakinMacgregor And then lead to them having no desire to use technology or develop anxiety when exposed to it. Great points!

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@Miss_Denker Exactly! Sometimes we want the shiny new toy, but if we do not use it effectively, it is nothing but a toy. Great point! #tldeuno2021

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A3: Teachers should think about relevance. Think about if the technology relates to the topics they are teaching in the classroom or if it helps enhance student understanding. Consider the best ways to implement the technology to meet both of these goals. #tldeuno2021

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@missgoaley This is wonderful advice! I am doing this at the beginning of next year with some of our new programming software! #tldeuno2021

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@mrs_rutledge37 Hi Lauren! Most places have a virtual tour on their website and the kids can click on things and look around the place on their own. Most of the tours I have done are the ones where kids can move at their own pace. I haven't done any where a person is taking them on a tour.

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A2: My favorite ed tech tool this past year were virtual tours. These tours allowed students to explore museums and landmarks around the world. COVID put a stop to field trips, and virtual tours gave my students an opportunity to still have those experiences. #tldeuno2021

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@amwest95 Kahoot is a great assessment tool!

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@tierra_hills Epic! is awesome! I use this in my classroom as well! #tldeuno2021

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@MrsNovotny98 @GeorginaD_UNO @Greta74489452 Great point! I learn better when I am doing something hands-on and I know many of my students feel the same. #tldeuno2021

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@DanMaline I know what you mean about the headaches! Great point about challenging students in new ways.

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#tldeuno2021 "Technology is not to replace teaching, but to enhance it." Well said Miss Goaley! This is something I think we all need reminding of!

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A1: Education technology is using technology to facilitate learning in the classroom. Ed tech increases collaboration among students and helps create an active learning environment. The overall goal of ed tech is to improve specific goals in education. #tldeuno2021

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@DanMaline I would love to! Just shoot me an email sometime!

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Intro: Hi! My name is Autumn Henkenius and I teach 4th-6th grade science and STEM at Omaha Christian Academy. I am somewhat comfortable integrating technology into my classroom. This year I introducing robotics into the 4th-6th grade science classes!
#tldeuno2021

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@msjiang_ Go science teachers!!

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@DanMaline Hi Dan! I will be using Snap! and Scratch programming because most of my students have no coding experience!

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@Miss_Denker Hi Grace! Integrating videos is one of the main ways I use technology in the classroom! #tldeuno2021