Grace Christiansen

Future middle school language arts and social studies teacher // CU 2020

[Grace Christiansen @grace_lyndia]

@abigail_grace31 @drjervin @Twitter #EDMC3500 So true, Abby! I know that Twitter has been a great resource for me to connect with educators all over the country! #collaborate #connect

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@drjervin A5 #EDMC3500 I will build a PLN through the use of @Twitter discussions such as #educhat. These online forum/chats are a great way to develop connections, answer questions, and inspire my teaching voice.

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@oliviakundo @drjervin @SirKenRobinson I think that one of the best ways to encourage creativity is for students to have their opinions heard and acted upon in lessons. Student choice to drive a classroom can be a powerful tool. #EDMC3500

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@drjervin @SirKenRobinson A4 #EDMC3500: I will encourage students' minds to flourish by developing lessons and strategies that embrace the diversity of how people think and learn rather than forcing students to fit into a box.

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@oliviakundo @drjervin #EDMC3500 I wish that my middle/high school experience was more #StudentDriven It is an awesome way to engage students in their own educational experience. @GIAcademy does this super well!

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@misschris_ED @drjervin #EDMC3500 I totally agree that moving to a student-centered approach rather than a teacher-centered approach will encourage student engagement!

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@drjervin #EDMC3500 A3: One way that I hope to implement 'Learning Integrated Design' is through non-traditional learning models (such as PBL) that prepare students to be life-long learners while teaching them 'soft-skills' that will translate into a variety of future environments.

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@struble_katie @drjervin @AMLE @GetKahoot #EDMC3500 Kahoot is great for all ages! Even though we are college students, I still get excited when our professors utilize this teacher tool.

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@oliviakundo @drjervin @AMLE #EDMC3500 Having all of their information accessible at all times is so helpful for students as well as parents and educators. This would be an especially good resource for younger middle grades.

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@drjervin @AMLE #EDMC3500 A2: My top teacher resource is #literaturecircles because they encourage effective #communication and are adaptable to all levels of skills and abilities.

https://t.co/Gs3yALZwbh

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@TaylorLeeds1 @drjervin #EDMC3500 I think that when a teacher is able to build relationships with students, mutual trust and respect is developed. The learning environment becomes a two way street rather than a Unitarian system.

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@misschris_ED @drjervin #EDMC3500 This is something that @GIAcademy models extremely well. Students are put first and discovery is at the center of learning, no matter what subject is being taught.

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@drjervin #EDMC3500 A1: By utilizing peer teaching, students and teachers can work together and "co-pilot" to create a more individualized learning environment with the student at the center. Active learning is a key component in this model. #studentcentered
https://t.co/VXCMaTENHm

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@RobertIsaKing @VisibleLearning A5b: I think that viewing lessons as a dialogue rather than a monologue is the most important. When students actively participate in lessons, they are more engaged and excited about the information being presented. #EDUC2100 #classdiscussion #studentcentered

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@RobertIsaKing @flippedlearning A5a: Jon Bergmann is well versed in running a FLIPPED classroom. In this post he focuses on ways to overcome the difficulties of FLIP learning. #EDUC2100 #FlippedLearning #studentcentered
https://t.co/PYIf0UQnCJ

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@hannahgjohnston @RobertIsaKing I love this. Self-evaluation is a great way to give students a personalized learning experience that challenges and engages each one in a unique way. It will build their independence and self-confidence. #studentcentered #selfevaluate #engage

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@RobertIsaKing A4: I will give students a voice in the projects they complete. For example, they could choose from a few different methods to complete book reports on a piece of literature of their choice. This will let students take control of their learning and be more engaged. #EDUC2100

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@teachertestas @RobertIsaKing I totally agree! Here is a video that shows some ways how students can do that!
https://t.co/tqNcpNlOaS

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@RobertIsaKing A3: Teaching in the #21stCentury means utilizing technology and other resources to teach students with different learning styles. #EDUC2100

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@KaitlinJarboe @RobertIsaKing Here is a website that has different interactive ideas on how to review information.
https://t.co/ulpTRqaln2
#EDUC2100