Gwen Fiorillo

UMW Studio Art '21 & Masters of Education 23' | Art Teacher | Cat lover

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

The best way to hold students accountable for material looked at outside of class during flipped learning is to have an activity to go along with the material that students must complete before next class. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

Flipping the classroom is great for differentiation, not only because working through the material is self-paced, but students can be given different resources and examples at the same time depending on their needs. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

I think that one barrier for flipped learning at home is that students are not able to ask their teacher questions that they have about the content in the moment. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

As an art teacher, I think the flipped classroom can really help students utilize in-class work time better and use those tools that they do not have access to at home. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

One obstacle to face when using apps and similar tech in the classroom is the misuse of cellphones and other devices. Knowing your class and only using these resources when appropriate is key in these situations. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

The app I found and really like is called Google Arts & Culture. It has a lot of interesting stories, features, and information to share with students. It is a free app, and I think it could absolutely be incorporated into any middle or high school art classroom. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

Through this module, I learned how easy it is to make and incorporate QR codes into my lesson plans and how they can engage and inform student learning. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

One takeaway I had from exploring others' ePortfolios was that there is probably a resource somewhere for whatever you want or need to do. There are so many resources for all different types of teachers and content. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

The most important thing for me to consider, personally, when making my HyperDoc activity was what skill I could help students cultivate with that lesson that covers content and engages them all at the same time. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

Some questions to consider when using new technology in your classroom are "What can my students use and access with this item?" and "How do I need to direct them in order to make sure those unauthorized actions do not occur?" #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

Recognizing misinformation relies on students critically thinking about the information presented to them online. Students need to develop those skills in order to avoid falling for false reports. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

It's vital for students to find reliable tools and sources so that they can make informed decisions related to that issue. Students may make misguided choices with information from inaccurate sources. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

Before picking digital learning tools, consider what content you need to cover and how that information would be best conveyed. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

GoGuardian is a great tool for monitoring student computer use. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

Most digital tools and resources have great tutorials on their websites if you run into problems, but YouTube is also a great source for tutorials and help with media sources. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

Constructivism in education is extremely important and helps to create curious and invested learners. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

One of the silver linings of the pandemic was the push for accessible technology for all students. My local school system is officially 1:1, in that the students have personal Chromebooks for at-home-use. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

Technology Integration Models taught me that all types of knowledge are essential for effective teaching, accessible tools are very important, and technology can drastically improve the learning experience. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

In the art curriculum and classroom, Computational Thinking looks like critically thinking about the project prompt, creative use of materials, or true reflection of work done. #indt501

[Gwen Fiorillo @ghfiorillo]

Knowledge constructing is a very important topic in any classroom, especially when doing research, because students should understand what resources are appropriate sources of knowledge. #indt501