Mrs. Appel

3rd/4th grade special education teacher | Fort Calhoun Elementary | Assistant softball coach

[Mrs. Appel @MrsAppelFTC]

@heidi_mcmanaman I have also been super fascinated in technology used in the medical field! #tldeuno2022

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@BoeckmanCHS I have to do this!! Too much anxiety for me to not know exactly how something works before having my students use it haha!

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@emauro25 I remember when we used to have to print our papers to turn them in....that makes me feel like I'm old...I picture me saying that to my future children haha!!

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@MrWennstedt That is so cool!! My students would go crazy if I had a VR headset in my classroom!

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@HurtzTracie Cyberbullying is also terrifying!!

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@mmaannuueellaap There is so much out there!! I think it is so important for teachers to continue learning about new tools they can implement. #tldeuno2022

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@alli_kalal13 The amount of knowledge these students have on technology already is incredible! I have definitely learned a lot from them! And they are so creative!! #tldeuno2022

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WU: The future of ed tech is continuing to grow! As we continue to gain new tech tools, it is important to ensure teachers and students are taught how to use them and are comfortable using them. #tldeuno2022

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@HurtzTracie I have found so many great resources through Pinterest and Teachers Pay Teachers. I used QR codes a ton when preparing for state testing! Let me know if you want more info! #tldeuno2022

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A2: My favorite ed tech tool is QR codes. As an elementary special education teacher, I want to implement technology that keeps my students engaged and is not too challenging for my students to use. There are also so many different things you can do with QR codes! #tldeuno2022

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@brookerosener__ Productive struggle is SO important! My students had a very difficult time with that this past year and showed so much growth in their self confidence by the end of the year! #tldeuno2022

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@peetzx3 YES! Technology should not just be a 'filler' or for 'free time' in the classroom. #tldeuno2022

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@ali_kamper I said this too! It is important to challenge your students but also make sure what they are doing to productive and appropriate. #tldeuno2022

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@alli_kalal13 Absolutely! And if you're overwhelmed with it, your students probably are too! #tldeuno2022

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@MrsSMobley Agreed!! This is all to support and benefit our students! #tldeuno2022

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A3: When using ed tech, teachers should consider their students experience with the use of technology as well as the ed tech options that are appropriate for that age group. #tldeuno2022

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@CanHACKIt How fun!! I literally used walgreens for my wedding invites....so I am no help there! Ha!

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@alli_kalal13 My biggest tip is just to make sure your students are comfortable using them! Students will not get anything from the educational aspect of it if they are stressed about how to even access the tasks through the QR codes. #tldeuno2022

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@peetzx3 I have used Canva often my own personal schooling, I will have to try implementing it into my classroom! #tldeuno2022

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@mmaannuueellaap My district uses Seesaw! It is great! #tldeuno2022

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@JeanneM222 My students love Kahoot! It is hard sometimes though in my classroom with the competitive side of things. Many of my students have confidence difficulties. #tldeuno2022