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A12: I want to learn more about AI and how it can be used to enhance learning in my classroom. #rEDTECHguy

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A5: I have used technology to help overcome physical barriers in the classroom such as obstructed views of the smart board. Sharing slides to students on their personal devices allows student to see and interact with the content more effectively. #rEDTECHguy

[rodophys @rodophys1]

A11: Quite a few! I have learned most about how to use Canva as a tool for students to create their own shared projects. I have also learned how to provide digital feedback through Canva which makes for an efficient project tool. #rEDTECHguy

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A10: I use nearpod to get in time data on student understanding by incorporating questions throughout my lessons. This helps me understand what confusions exists and what I need to address before moving forward. #rEDTECHguy

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A9: Technology has improved student engagement and participation because it allows for students who would normally not speak up, to still be able to participate by responding to questions and contributing to discussions digitally. #redtechguy

[rodophys @rodophys1]

A4: I’ve said it before, but I find the Nearpod multiple choice and open ended question features in conjunction w/ whiteboards where they can show work to be effective at guaging student understanding mid-lesson. Canva is also great for creating lab posters.#redtechguy

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A8: Yes! I always learn so much when I chat with other teachers during tech related PD workshops. Mrs. Gannon has taught me a lot about Canva, and Mrs. Behringer about ways to use Nearpod and Lumio in my classes. #rEDTECHguy

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A3: I use Google Classroom to organize all materials and assignments for class. This helps keep absentees up to date on work, makes grading more efficient, and provides a direct, consistent path of communication. #rEDTECHguy

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A7: When I first told my ss we’d be using Nearpod, most grunted. After a month, they actually said “nearpod is good you should use it next year.” They like the direct access to to the slides/ activities during and after class. They complain about the log in processs. #rEDTECHguy

[rodophys @rodophys1]

A2: Canva has helped me to make relevant posters for my classroom, inviting Google Classroom headers, and scientific poster templates to push out to students for labs. #rEDTECHguy

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A6: A challenge that comes with using technology everyday is that there is always some class time lost while students log in. I try to combat this by creating a habit of having students log in and join as a do now but it still can take about the first 5 min of class. #rEDTECHguy

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A1: I use Nearpod almost everyday to push out notes to students at the individual level & as a collaborative tool. I am able to use the question features to give myself & the class an idea of what ss are thinking and use that to guide instruction/ initiate discussion. #rEDTECHguy

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A12: I like to use backwards design when creating lesson plans to ensure that every activity is geared toward a standard/ learning objective. Additionally, I actually utilize Twitter to see what other physics teachers are doing too keep lessons engaging and relevant. #rEDTECHguy

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A11: At the start of the year, gather information about student hobbies and values. Then, I use those responses to guide my examples and labs. It’s very easy to incorporate sports into the curriculum for motion lessons and music for waves lessons. #rEDTECHguy

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A10: Physics lends itself well to real- world applications because most of the concepts the students learn can be physically demonstrated in class. Sometimes I provide the demo, but mostly I have students complete a hands on activity themselves. #rEDTECHguy

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A9: I grade HW based on effort. Then, pairs of students are randomly assigned to 1 problem which they must show the class how to complete. This ensures that ss do the HW so they know how to demo it which increases accountability since their peers are relying on them. #rEDTECHguy

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A8: As a new teacher, I casually, but consistently, my ss for feedback on the activities, assignments, and tests they complete. It helps me think about what we can do in class moving forward to keep them engaged. When they feel heard, they are much more reachable. #rEDTECHguy

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A7: I try to establish a positive & inclusive classroom culture by being authentic with my students. When I do so, my students are authentic with me and one another. We are all human and acknowledging that constantly is humbling for everyone. #rEDTECHguy

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A6: I use tech and multimedia resources regularly in my classroom. I try to use digital resources as much as possible over paper. All assignments and announcements are posted in Google Classroom. Nearpod is used for interactive notes and Vernier software for labs. #redtechguy

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A5: Ss do problems in pairs on whiteboards & I circulate to asses understanding & address confusion. Instant feedback from Nearpod allows me to adjust instruction in the lesson. Weekly quiz results inform me of what to review in the following week. #rEDTECHguy