Alyse Ervin

CSUF Ed Tech Cohortian

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

It has been a journey completing my Masters Degree in Educational Technology. I am feeling accomplished, and I could not have done this without my #Bitmoji support group. A huge thank you to @SraChalberg @MrsDelgadoIn4th @EL_EDTech @stephwcampbell @LorettaCDonovan #csufedtech

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

When adopting an innovation in education teachers can feel discomfort and uncertainty. However, by providing professional development sessions, ongoing support, and collaboration, teachers can develop confidence in integrating new innovations. #innovationandadoption #csufedtch

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

When planning a professional development it is important to build upon the teachers strengths. Here is an article that discusses 6 things to consider when planning a professional development. #csufedtech #professionaldevelopment
https://t.co/K8Ic6lzUY9

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

A good mentor should listen, offer different perspectives, model best practices, and celebrate your success. The article below discusses the importance of mentor teachers. #csufedtech #mentorteacher https://t.co/n9CEnf7AdF

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

Have you ever thought about writing a grant proposal to get funding for your classroom? This resource gave me some great tips and helped me write my grant. #csufedtech #grantwriting https://t.co/aJk4XKP2Pu

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

To be a change agent remember the PURPOSE acronym when helping your colleagues.
Planning
Understanding
Researching
Preparing
Operationalizing
Sustaining
Evaluating
This is designed to help make changes that will lead to the adoption of an innovation. #CSUFEdTech #Purpose

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

I recently subscribed to @edutopia and found this article discussing ways teachers can give meaningful math feedback to students. This is a great article to learn how to support our students during the learning process. #CSUFedtech
https://t.co/0SYbbrVac6

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

Thank you @EdTechErin for making #EDEL522 a useful course that will help me in my own classroom. I learned how to use social media in the classroom, how to teach my students to evaluate websites, and I discovered a great EdTech podcast. @TitanPrezVirjee @csufcoe #csufedtech

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

I have recently come across the Educator to Educator podcast. It is all about ed tech and I just listened to a great episode that gave useful tips on how to keep parents involved through communication apps. #csufedtech #podcast
https://t.co/QCCvSd6Glm

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

Are you interested in learning more about teaching character and creating a positive classroom environment? I have found a great MOOC through Coursera on this topic. #csufedtech #MOOCs
https://t.co/ClmmmGcWSJ?

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

Coding is a great way to foster problem solving and critical thinking skills. Here is a great resource that discusses how to implement coding in the classroom. #csufedtech #coding
https://t.co/CZWczOjM2p

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

Media literacy helps students learn to make informed judgements when consuming information. Here is a great resource that list many ways to incorporate media literacy in the classroom. #csufedtech #medialiteracy
https://t.co/RPl2vsnVSG

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

A5: On instrgram I recommend following Hello Fifth. Her name is Jill Shafer and she has some incredible resources for primary grades. #csufedtech

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

@EdTechErin Yes! It benefited many of my students.

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

A4: When working on my case study I experimented with student choice. This is a strategy I would like to continue with next year. My students enjoyed having choice and it was a great way to differentiate instruction. #csufedtech

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

@j_magleo I focused on ELA assignments. Students were given a list of different learning platforms that they could choose from to complete the assignment. (Googleslides, flipgrid, thinking maps though google draw etc.)

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

@princessapreel Flipgrid is awesome and can be used in so many different ways. We would use it for math exit tickets. Students would explain their answers and offer help to classmates who were confused.

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

A3: I will keep using Peardeck and Flipgrid when we go back to the classroom. These were great resources that kept my kids engaged. #csufedtech

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

@MrsDelgadoIn4th Yes I agree. EPIC was a lifesaver this year. Especially since so many of my kids didn't have access to a libray at the beginning of the year.

[Alyse Ervin @ErvinAlyse]

A2: I ensure digital inclusion in instructional materials by using programs that have audio books such as EPIC. I also love using Kami with my kiddos, the text to speech feature is great. #csufedtech #edtechmasters