Reena Lucas

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

Loved the videos on assistive technologies and grateful to know about the DO-IT program. Makes me wonder what can be done about the lack of awareness and the red tape surrounding it. What if degrees in education offered specialization in AT? #cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@JonPenas Even though I did web analytics for several years before coming to teaching, I struggle with the use of technology as a teacher. And every time I get frustrated I remind myself how amaziny useful it is for children with disabilities and my attitude gets better immediately.

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@ChrisFromOrbit Quite frankly, I was having quite some trouble with scratch and I had to get some help from my 15 year old nephew. He did agree with me that scratch wasn’t as intuitive, and he validated some of my frustrations. However, I enjoyed coding.

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

Also love the https://t.co/tqwu2fFldO video & article which reaffirm that the diversity issue is really an equal opportunity issue. We shouldn’t be surprised to see any kid, white, black, or brown, excel at coding or any other discipline, given the right opportunity. #cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

Loved Gerard Dawson’s admission in the second article, having to correct herself and recall what it’s like to be a struggling beginner. That’s how we experience growth mindset. I can completely relate to that experience as I try to teach the learners of this generation. #cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

(Cont.) I would absolutely recommend the Pi- Fight game because this is a part of math that is pure memorization. And we all know how difficult that is. Besides, I know how it’s like to learn this and teach this the “bland” way. Very impressed #cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@Francis96600393 I have to admit that I was one of those critics who thought technology is making our students nothing but expert guessers. And maybe there’s some truth to that but I have decided to not let the negatives outweigh the immense benefits of technology in education. I’m a convert now!

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

I would absolutely recommend this site because this is a part of math that is pure memorization. And we all know how difficult that is. Besides, I know how it’s like to learn this and teach this the “bland” way. Very impressed#cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

I chose the pi- fight interactive game. The link to it is https://t.co/pt8jf0annX. It is copyrighted by NCTM and the purpose is to provide high quality teaching-learning opportunity to all. #cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@jcflores630 I can’t find your survey ... help 😞

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@BaldomeroCoron3 @takahashistofu @unlvpg Yes, that’s the link. I noticed that there’s only 1 research available .... did you see any other researches Baldomero

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@SciasciM @unlvpg Done

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@JonPenas Sorry JP just saw this and filled it now.

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

#cit602 Please fill my Survey: Getting to know you https://t.co/hYpr0hzoOD

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@BaldomeroCoron3 @unlvpg I learn by mimicking so I never really thought of other possibilities as a student. But then if I was shown that there were possibilities to be creative in getting assignments done, I am sure I would’ve mimicked the idea of being adventurous and innovative. Students deserve that!

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@unlvpg @SCollins24 @ThomasR09152848 Like the idea of frequent concerns checklist. One that I face often is the use of ramps and curb cuts not just by those who need but more so by those who don’t need. In the process of allowing choice, how can we address those who use the ramp for ease and distraction. #cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

Module 5- Interesting to know that the what’s, the how’s, and the why’s are processed by three different parts of the brain. I’d love to let students explore their own interests and autonomy while learning algebra but can I? 9 months just isn’t enough to hit all standards #cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

@BaldomeroCoron3 I remember working with a new IT grad who had this habit of pulling files from servers to save on her computer to work on. And did not back up regularly. She got fired after two mishaps.#cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

So if elementary kids are learning the use of technology in such a collaborative and healthy sense, how is it that they are so “digitally aloof” by the time they come to high school? Where is the breakdown happening? It can’t all be hormones.#cit602

[Reena Lucas @reena5770]

Module 3 Loved the video on media literacy. How young and yet how good at evaluating, navigating, creating, and responding. Also the next video where students create a digital superhero. What a brilliant way to teach responsibility, safety, narrative, and creativity. Fun!#cit602