Working with the NJ Core Curriculum Content Standards
Create a document using a word processing application. (K-2)- For this activity, every second grader will be in front of their own computer. I will be on my computer (which will be linked to the smart board). I will start on the home screen of my computer and show step by step how to login […]
My Philosophy
I most identify with the constructivism learning theory. The constructivism learning theory suggests that people learn from experience. I identify with this theory because I feel that I learn best when I am doing something. For example, the other day I had to color my aunt’s hair. I had no previous knowledge on how to […]
Debating the Use of Technology in Schools
https://www.edutopia.org/discussion/what-were-getting-wrong-about-technology-schools-debate-0 In the article, there are 5 rhetorical questions asked. I am going to put the questions below and summarize the answers to the questions that were answered in the article. Not all of the questions were answered in the article because some of them are rhetorical questions that are meant to get the reader […]
CODING FOR ALL!
I believe that this is an extremely important initiative being that technology is on the rise. Technology is the future, and because of this, I believe that it is important that every student is knowledgeable on the subject. I believe that it is a good investment for public schools and will help lead students to […]
Thinglink
To create this, I started by finding an image of animated shapes on google. I then uploaded the photo onto Thinglink and began to add the notes to the photo. I started with identifying every shape. I then put a challenge, which was to find identify the shapes in the background of the photo. Click […]
Working with ISTE Standards
Overall, I agree with all of the ISTE Standards and believe that each one is beneficial to students. The standards are all different and cover all parts of technology and technological learning, which I find beneficial. These standards promote healthy online learning as well as creativity and hard work. The standards also allow the children […]
Educational Technology Initiatives
One of the priorities is “Equity”. The goal of this priority is to no longer have equity and accessibility gaps when it comes to learning with technology. To achieve this goal, there is a plan called the National Education Technology Plan. (This is the link to the NATP: https://tech.ed.gov/netp/) Another priority is “Privacy”. The goal […]
Is Teaching an Art or a Science?
In my opinion, I would say that teaching is a mix of both art and science. By definition, according to the Oxford Dictionary, art is “the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination.” An example of teaching being an art would be when teachers take time to make creative lesson plans to help […]