In an effort that represents ISTE Teacher Standard 3 (Model digital age work and learning; 3c: Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital age media and formats) my district utilizes Blackboard Connect: K-12 ConnectED’s automated phone system to communicate with parents and guardians via phone and […]
Guiding Question: What resource is available to assist with managing multiple social media accounts (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.; and multiple accounts within each)? On a related note, what are the best practices for utilizing social media tools in the classroom? It’s become apparent that I need a better system for managing multiple social media accounts, […]
ISTE Teacher Standard 3: Model digital age work and learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. According to Wikipedia, Twitter debuted online in July 2006. More than ten years later, in September 2016, I finally joined the Twitter universe. The connection to ISTE […]
ISTE Teaching Standard 3 and Me ISTE Teaching Standard 3 encourages teachers to model effective instruction using technology, major components of which are communication and collaboration. I have been designing a Global Collaborative Project (GCP) for my students that integrates the Teaching Standards 3a and 3b: 3a. A group of 3rd grade students I currently … [Read more…]
ISTE 3 & My Global Collaboration Project I decided to do something different this time and record a short video explaining my Global Collaboration Project and how it connects with ISTE Teaching Standard 3. I’m excited to see how this project will turn out. Digital Communication Tool – A Review My school district has been …
Resolution Reflection for ISTE TS 3: When reading the NMC Horizon Report form 2014, it is amazing to understand how much of what they talked about is becoming reality. I What I found the most striking was when they were writing about Digital Strategies and Enabling Technologies, in which something new, easier to use, meaningful and… Continue Reading EDTC 6103 Module 3 Reflection
Overview The end of the school year often meets me with mixed emotions. As hard as it to say goodbye to students, it is exciting to imagine what their futures will bring. While I thirst for the summer off, I dread the lack of routine and separation from the school environment. Other educators may have differing end-of-year […]
My Global Collaborative Project (GCP) is to facilitate the #NWTOSACHAT for an evening. Reflecting on the connection between ISTE Teaching Standard 2, Design and Develop Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessments and my preparation and live facilitation, I would like to share that facilitating a Twitter Chat involves incorporating many many digital tools. To begin […]
PeachJar is a tool that my district and thousands of districts utilize for communication to families. It is an eflyer management system, meaning it sends flyers that were traditionally printed and sent home with students to parents’ email inboxes instead. This leads to less classroom disruption for the students and teacher and more office staff time […]
Practicum As part of my final course with the Digital Educational Leadership master’s program at Seattle Pacific University, I engaged in a 12 week practicum, job-shadowing two instructors who teach a technology elective course for middle school students. The course, a high school graduation requirement, focuses on preparing students to use technology for various academic and […]
