Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas

Grand View University 26’ 👨🏽‍🎓Elementary Education major with endorsements in Spanish and ELL 👨‍🏫

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Digital citizenship is something else we have talked about in class. Here are some ways in which we can use digital citizenship skills! #GVTech

[ISTE+ASCD @ISTE_ASCD]

Can digital citizenship be taught in a positive way? Yes!

Explore eight ways that students can put their digital citizenship skills to the test:

https://t.co/WUGOsah9Tx
#DigitalCitizenship

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Engaging students is always a task but now with the use of technology and AI it has become even more of a struggle! Here are some essentials to engaging students. #GVTech

[Vicki Davis @coolcatteacher]

4 Essential Ingredients to Engage Students in the AI Age https://t.co/3x85jSTNrO @ajjuliani #teachertwitter

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Virtual reality is something we have talked about in class, it is a way to offer students scenarios where they can act as if they were there and engage with the lesson. #GVTech

[Education Technology News @EdTechNews_]

Friday 5: Virtual field trips
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#edtech #teachers #education

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Brain breaks are an effective way to get your students up and moving or simply take a break from the lesson. There are a lot of great ideas here! #GVTech

[edutopia @edutopia]

Break time = brain time! 🧠 ⏰

Discover ideas for your classroom needs and grade level in our brand new collection of #BrainBreak resources: https://t.co/3ZMYgECIGE

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Creating trust with your students is an important part of education. Having them be able to feel comfortable to share their feelings and issues is essential. Here are some helpful tips! #GVTech

[edutopia @edutopia]

Over half of students feel they lack a trusted adult at school to discuss their stress and worries, a recent survey found. Here are some ways to give them the support they need. 🧡 https://t.co/7sTRbLZ9S2

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

This is a great example of how us as educators can change the way we phrase things and what we ask for from our students. Instead, we can ask for their knowledge of this topic and elaborate on it with their own ideas! #GVTech

[Jeff Herb @jeffherb]

If you ask questions that can be Googled, expect Googled answers.

#edchat #edtech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

This is a great way of engaging students in the classroom as well as expanding on their thinking and reflecting on the lesson. #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

This is a great way of seeing young kids using technology while working in space groups! Hands on activities are meant to be engaging and this is a great way of doing this! #GVTech

[Joe Murphy @JoeMurphyIBC]

Amazing to see these #STEM students in action today. Our future is bright with these up and coming leaders! @SC_Iowa_STEM

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

While using technology in the classroom it is also important to know how to manage it. Some ways to help with this is your classroom setup, visually see screens or use a program like Go Guardian​ and, build in breaks where they put the technology away. #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

We also worked on our student facing updates. This is a way for students to be able to still do work even if they are not in the classroom. I used Flipgrid as a way for my students to still be able to record and upload themselves doing their multiplication facts! #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Some examples of assistive technology in education are audio players and recorders that allow students to listen to the words while reading them or capture lectures and discussions. As well as timers that help students manage their time and stay on task! #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Assistive Technology is the use of devices and software to improve the experience of learning. In education, it refers to tools, devices, software, and equipment that are designed to support and enhance the learning of students with disabilities or learning challenges. #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

The highest level of technology integration is redefinition, this involves completely redefining learning tasks. Technology enables experiences that were previously impossible. Students can become creators, publishers, and global collaborators. #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

During modification technology begins to transform learning experiences. Teachers modify tasks and activities to leverage technology’s capabilities. Students might collaborate on shared documents, engage in virtual simulations, or participate in online discussions. #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Augmentation is when technology still serves as a substitute, but with some functional improvements. This is by using digital tools to enhance student engagement, provide feedback, or allow for interactive quizzes. #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Substitution is where technology acts as a direct substitute for traditional tools without any functional change. For example, converting paper-based worksheets into digital PDFs or recording lectures as videos. #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

We worked on our RLM (remote learning module) throughout the semester. This is a way of adapting our classroom to being online or having students do work outside the classroom! #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

This is a great way of using technology to help ELL students and teachers! There are so many ways in which technology can help. #GVTech

[Larry Ferlazzo @Larryferlazzo]

I Just Discovered That Edpuzzle Has Given A Gift To ELL Teachers & Their Students – The Ability To Change Video Speed! https://t.co/5WFN54XQdC

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

Constructivism is an approach to teaching and learning based on the premise that cognition or learning is the result of “mental construction.” #GVTech

[Tonatiuh Merlos-Rojas @TonatiuhMerlos]

During class we looked at the 9 elements of digital citizenship! I took a look at element #3 which is digital communication. The definition is the electronic exchange of information. Some examples are cell phones, social networks, and texting! #GVTech