Christina Thornborough

Chapman University '22 MACI '23 |
Aspiring elementary education educator

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[Christina Thornborough @Christinamthorn]

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[Christina Thornborough @Christinamthorn]

@tsschmidty @KeeganKorf @ChapmanU "No matter how much technology has shifted, raising digital citizens is no different than raising in real-life citizens" @KeeganKorf such a powerful reminder. With that we must teach young minds to mirror their real life and online narratives. #IES451Chat @tsschmidty

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@tsschmidty @ChapmanU A conern I have with implementating blended learning into my future classroom is student access to technology in and outside of school. Being conscious of this will better inform me to plan instruction. Also, setting up routines and expectations. #IES451Chat #BlendedLearning

[Christina Thornborough @Christinamthorn]

After finishing reading BLIA one of my key takeaways is, "The real indicator of progress is the buzz of innovation evident in teachers and students trying new tools, learning from one another, and sharing resources and creativity" (p. 183). #IES451Chat @tsschmidty @Catlin_Tucker

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@tsschmidty @ChapmanU @Catlin_Tucker Assessments through blended or online learning environments present the challenges of ensuring academic honesty, technology access and internet connectivity, and maintaining teacher-student relationships. #IES451Chat #BlendedLearning

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Exposing and engaging students in various technology tools develops their flexibility and appreciation that different tools do different jobs, giving them the knowledge and agency to choose which tool works best for the task (BLIA Ch. 5). #IES451Chat @tsschmidty @Catlin_Tucker

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Blended learning allows students to take ownership of the learning process by personalizing it to meet their learning qualities. They become self-directing, self-resourcing, and self-reflecting agents of their learning (BLIA, Ch 3). #IES451Chat @tsschmidty @Catlin_Tucker

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@tsschmidty @ChapmanU Innovation and creativity in the classroom enhance student engagement and empower them to explore their interests and develop new ideas. Educators must be models and build a positive environment for innovation and creativity. #IES451chat #PBL #DesignThinking @spencerideas

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Such a great read! Let's keep kids loving to learn by remembering to ask ourselves, "will this activity/lesson/assessment/content keep kids loving learning?" PBL can help us achieve this goal. #PBL #DesignThinking #IES451chat @tsschmidty @ajjuliani
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@tsschmidty @ChapmanU Technology helps provide accessibility and inclusion in classrooms for students with special needs. It's essential that we give students the tools and support they need to empower their superpowers. #IES451chat

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Check out my first Wakelet! - SPED Resources https://t.co/wxGL9lEJbx
@wakelet @tsschmidty
#IES451Chat #SPEDchat #ATchat

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@tsschmidty @Flipgrid @ChapmanU Flipgrid is a great platform for students to share their thoughts. Students can plan and record many times before sharing, building their confidence. ELs can practice their language skills in a safe space, communicate with peers, and see their growth. #IES451chat #flipgrid4ELs

[Christina Thornborough @Christinamthorn]

@tsschmidty Various websites and programs can engage and personalize student learning, such as Hyperdocs, by promoting participation, flexibility, and multimodal opportunities. Technology provides students many possibilities to explore and express their knowledge and creativity.

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We are all learning and growing! Such a great quote from What Connected Educators Do Differently
@casas_jimmy @Jeff_Zoul @ToddWhitaker @ChapmanU @tsschmidty #IES451chat

[Christina Thornborough @Christinamthorn]

My key takeaway from Byron Reese's TedTalk: We all can achieve greatness and change the world. The first step is to make the decision to stop making excuses and start taking action.
https://t.co/z3DypBxWJ1 @tsschmidty #IES451chat

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Adam Grant's Give and Take Assessment is a good tool to evaluate your styles of interacting with others. I scored 60% giver, 33% matcher, 7% taker. Click the link below to take the quiz.
https://t.co/Rqs6qfewu8
@AdamMGrant @tsschmidty #IES451chat

[Christina Thornborough @Christinamthorn]

A strong school/classroom tribe with clear communication lines strengthens the trust and bonds between educators, students, and parents when facilitating change.
https://t.co/t3PZeBrRkQ
@HollyClarkEdu @tsschmidty #IES451Chat

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If the children's book "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" had a Twitter!
Social media templates like this one are a great tool to integrate technology into the classroom. Would be an awesome spin on a book or history report. @creativeedtech #IES451Chat @tsschmidty

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Jalapeño Bagels Praxis #1! Here's an example of a choral count activity. #MACI311 @YehCathery

https://t.co/1H7IX3N77h