Happy to announce I am a certified Google Educator! It was such an exciting experience and I recommend anyone who is interested to give it a try! #unietd
Being a Change Agent is important in our constantly developing world. Not every idea is built the same. Most ideas must be reworked and changed to achieve the most inclusive of outcomes. Be the person who encourages change and sees the bigger picture! (Lec13-Z) #unietd
With the wide variety of resources that are available nowadays, Interactive Learning should be a standard for education today. Who wants to listen to a boring old lecture when you can get hands on experience and learn at your own pace? I know my answer! (Lec12-Z) #unietd
Information Literacy is an important skill for everyone in this current age of technology. We have tons of info at our fingertips, but it is not always accurate or relevant. We must develop our ability to evaluate sources to ensure we are not being misinformed. (Lec11-Z) #united
@BillGutches@zeitz Computational Thinking is essentially the thought process that utilizes problem solving and critical analysis. Kind of like a computer. The four components are decomposition, abstraction, pattern recognition and the use of algorithms.
Computational Thinking is an important skill when it comes to our advancing society. Students must learn how to use logic and critical analysis to solve problems and come up with creative ideas. Let's all find a way to implement this innovative thinking! (Lec10-Z) #unietd
Global Collaboration is an innovative way to meet others and form connections. Our advancement in tech today allows us to interact with people all over the world. Researching Costa Rica? Why not Skype a class in Costa Rica and obtain info first-hand!? (Lec9-Z) #unietd
COVID-19 has changed our perception of teaching and learning in a fundamental way. The integration of online learning tools was simply an idea a year ago. Now, its our reality. We must use these resources effectively to expand our learning (Lec8-Z) #unietd
We are living in a new age of technological advancement. And like all things new, we must learn how to navigate it safely and thoughtfully. Being aware of how our digital footprint can affect us and other people is a "step" in the right direction. (Lec7-Z) #unietd
Diversity is a crucial aspect of our world today. All people, especially students, are exposed to perspective-distorting media and ideas. It is our job as educators to take a step back and teach ourselves as well as our students how to celebrate our differences. (Lec6-Z) #unietd
Knowledge of copyright and its other facets are necessary for educators. We want to give students access to as much valuable content as possible, but there are limits. Educators must learn to use resources responsibly and legally so their students know how too. (Lec5-Z) #unietd
Visual Literacy is a learned ability. As educators, it is part of our job to make sure that students can interpret and comprehend not only words on the page, but implicit meanings behind other visuals and learning tools as well (Lec4-Z) #unietd
Encouraging High-Order thinking allows students to think "outside the box" and let's them be creative. Finding ways to make learning fun makes it equally effective. Knowledge is power, and it's the job of educators to show them the tools to acquire it! (Lec3) #unietd