Meghan Fahr

K-5 Computer teacher. Technology enthusiast. Perpetual learner.

Adventures of a Tech Teacher Blog:

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Thrilled to announce I am a freshly-minted Level 1 Google Certified Educator! @GoogleForEdu https://t.co/b1Ajgmkq05 #GoogleCE

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@MageeBernadine @JFrazie59470397 Why thank you!

Each class has their own Google Classroom assigned to them, so I just post the relevant videos to the class I want to view them. Sometimes I have them comment on the video, or just use what they have learned to apply it to their own project. #6711SM6

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@MageeBernadine I am interested in gamifying my classroom. I enjoyed this article's take on gamification and simulation in a social learning environment! #6711SM6

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How Do We Make Edtech More Effective? (Hint: It Has Nothing to Do With Technology) by @jacklynch_ via @EdSurge https://t.co/CNaeG1D1hr #leadered #digilead

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@JFrazie59470397 Love the idea of using video to help encourage social learning! "It’s the observational nature and our inclination to learn through the imitation of others that are the potent learning solutions". I use videos in Google Classroom to help my students learn. #6711SM6

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@NewmRowena I enjoyed learning about Bandura’s experiences with people with snake phobias! I see this in my classroom w/ students who are struggling with certain aspects of projects. When they see someone else doing it, they learn from them and apply it to their own work. #6711SM6

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Follow this blog for great resources in teaching. It is focused primarily on science, but the information is relatable to all fields. This specific post is focused on Social Learning Theory. #6711SM6

https://t.co/m2yELeXyNu

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Popular source on Social Learning with some new-to-me recommendations of online tools to help support this learning. #6711SM6

https://t.co/jwZi9NjmZW

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Great scholarly source that discusses Social Learning Theory as it pertains to using social media in the classroom. #6711SM6

https://t.co/qcwAeDuqTX

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@MageeBernadine A great reminder of what a 21st Century classroom is all about - it is not just technology! It is how it is used to think critically, learn actively, etc. All of which goes hand in hand with constructivism in the classroom. #6711SM5

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@guyton_ashanti @YouTube Great focus on how constructivist teaching in the classroom is all about putting together separate disciplines. As a specialist teacher at an arts-integrated school, this is how all of us teachers (specialist & classroom) should try to approach our lessons. #6711SM5

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@learningteched I particularly enjoyed the quote that constructionism creates a "diverse playground of tangible documentation of a learner's growth". What an interesting and accurate description! #6711SM5

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Peer-reviewed article all about using constructivism and technology with ELL students. Particularly enjoyed reading, as many of my students struggle with speaking and/or reading English. #6711SM5

https://t.co/1KgFgHt2DK

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I suggest following this blog for great information about a variety of issues in the classroom. This post focuses on constructivist learning and takes an in-depth look at a traditional lesson on insects vs. a constructivist lesson on insects. #6711SM5

https://t.co/Hmaj43cYYP

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Great popular source on constructivism! Uses graphics, text, and comparisons of real life examples to explain how constructivism looks in the classroom. #6711SM5

https://t.co/DOcbggalg0

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@HSMath1 I was interested to read about how student engagement increased when the courses had more audio and less text. The study was done with college students; I wonder what the results would be with elementary students? My students certainly seem more engaged by audio media! #6711SM4

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@mrsduncan2 "The learner plays an active role in seeking ways to understand and process information". That "active role" is so important in engaging students! Even as an adult, I hate to sit in boring PDs where I am uninvolved except for listening. #6711SM4

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@learningteched The mnemonic device example is such a great way to help students remember multiple steps! (Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally, anyone?) I wonder what ones I could create for use in the computer lab? Or better yet, have the students create them! #6711SM4

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Great twitter account to follow for cognitive theory research! Check out this helpful guide for classroom practices. #6711SM4

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As a visual & auditory learner, it's no surprise that my popular source for this week is again a YouTube video. It lays out cognitive learning in an easy to understand way. If you only have a few minutes, watch from 6:13 on for a quick overview. #6711SM4

https://t.co/Paz6vsuegn