Steven Collins

[Steven Collins @SCollins24]

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As educators, it is important for us to concider the multiple intelligences of our students. Worth concidering these different intelligences when crafting assessments for students. #CIT602

[Steven Collins @SCollins24]

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A good history of how we got into this copyright mess, if anyone is interested. Great for starting discussions in the classroom. #CIT602

[Steven Collins @SCollins24]

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A scathing indictment of the current state of copyright. With this many lawyers involved you start to realize it's not about protecting intellectual property and encouraging creativity, it's all about the dollars. #CIT602

[Steven Collins @SCollins24]

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It is difficult to imagine what life was like before assistive technology. This video is evidence to the power of technology to transform lives, and by extension, societies. Is my cellphone assistive technology? It's not just tech for sped. #CIT602

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I of course am familiar with various word processors, I was not aware of the number of programs that are designed for brainstorming. Absolutely a technology I want more of in my ELA classroom. #CIT602

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@Jennife54613932 You are certainly not the only one anxious about copyright law. As we move into a more "sharing" based culture (where remixing is appreciated) I wonder if these laws, or our attitudes about them, will change. #CIT602

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A fanastic example of saying a lot in a small space. If it isn't practical, it shouldn't be in education. Anytime our kids use higher thinking skills voluntarily we need to be humble enough to "clue in" to opportunity. #CIT602

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@takahashistofu @unlvpg Weird. It works fine today. Maybe maitenance? Something teachers need to concider given the inclusion of technology; bugs and other tech issues.

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Anyone else having trouble logging into Moodle? I've been getting an error message since I was logged out automatically. #CIT602

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@andresunlv @unlvpg I earned a C in coding in high school. I was surprised how Scratch made programing accessible without reducing the logic skills required. I can see Scratch taking the place of Legos for creative kids just looking to break stuff to put back together. #CIT602

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My school runs a pseudo-club program called FLEX. I am certainly proposing a Novlet Flex. https://t.co/MuRycVqShk Not only does this program lend itself to lessons on literary elements, but in connecting to other people through story. #CIT602

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@andresunlv @BaldomeroCoron3 @ThomasR09152848 @unlvpg It's important to remember that taking a scantron test, and putting it on Kahoots is not, to me, a useful transition. If computers are going to be a central part of education, we need to change our schools to adapt to the tech. #CIT602

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"all kids should learn a second language." That is not an argument for restructuring a stable education system. What class in Jr. High and High School should be cut to make room for coding class? #CIT602

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This video from https://t.co/fRemE07SbO unsettled me. It's scripted much like propaganda. I would like to know how kids of different ages react to this video. It's easy to say "all kids should code" like "all kids should play an instrument" and...

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The internment game,by username tfickle, is incomplete, but demonstrates the game's efficacy. Good news, students can BUILD their own games. I see using this tool to either support learning through interactive experiences, but also for students to demonstrate their knowledge.

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I have used roleplaying games in my classroom before. I'm an old gamer. That's why I loved the text adventures offered by https://t.co/0e93prz8Z1. In particular the Japanese American internment camp adventure has real potential to be used in any WW2 unit.

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Having to make the decisions yourself about what these characters do helps bridge the gap between history and lived experience. #CIT602

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@ThomasR09152848 I feel like we as teachers need a "frequent concerns" checklist for UDL; like architects have for building codes a la the architect metaphor. Lesson readable by all students? Audio? what else should be on such a list? #cit602

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It is a relief to know UDL "incorporates modifications into the curriculum from the outset" instead of modifying the plan after the fact.#cit602

[Steven Collins @SCollins24]

I appreciate Kristin's architect metaphor. https://t.co/KPYLd6OUUY As a new teacher I am often overwhelmed by the number of things I am supposed to alter and include for student needs. #cit602