It was challenging for me to learn how to use Tinkercad this week, but I feel I learned a lot about overcoming my fears and learning from my mistakes. #educ422Su20_03
One key takeaway from the readings this week is that Scratch can span multiple subject areas, making it a valuable resource for educators interested in interdisciplinary learning and curriculum. #educ422Su20_03
Having never used Scratch before, I was nervous to try it out for our project this week! However, I was pleasantly surprised at the ease with which I picked up on it. I see a lot of potential in using Scratch in the classroom, especially with younger students. #educ422Su20_03
Learning about design thinking this week has been really exciting and has allowed me to think about all the possibilities of using it both in my everyday life and in my future classroom! #educ422Su20_03
I have learned that using technology in education is not as scary or confusing as it's sometimes made out to be, especially with patience and the help of a supportive PLN!
My key takeaway from Blended Learning in Action was that without incorporating technology in classrooms, students will find that lessons learned in the classroom are disconnected and irrelevant to their lives. @tsschmidty@Catlin_Tucker
I think it's important to remember that Blended Learning teachers are always discovering and learning new ways to propel the classroom forward #EDUC451Chat@tsschmidty@Catlin_Tucker
https://t.co/wOTQCnV7Bk One takeaway I got from this article was that we can empathize with others, but if we combine empathy with action we can have an even bigger impact! #PBL#EDUC451Chat@tsschmidty@ajjuliani
I think that technology helps us to create more inclusive classrooms for students with special needs by creating opportunities for everyone in the classroom to learn. For example, things like tablets can help students by providing text-to-voice tools. #EDUC451chat@tsschmidty
@JeremyDBond I think that teachers should continue to emphasize good hygiene while maintaining open and honest communication with their students about coronavirus's constantly changing status. While this is obviously a scary time, staying calm and informed is the best way to deal with this.
The best part about using Flipgrid with ELL students is that it allows them to practice their speaking in private without having to present in front of the entire class. This helps to reduce their nerves and increase their confidence. @tsschmidty#EDUC451chat#flipgrid4ELs
The biggest benefit to using HyperDocs in the classroom is that they allow students to have agency over their own learning. By exploring and completing the various assignments at their own pace, students gain more meaningful understandings of the lesson. #EDUC451chat@tsschmidty