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edTPA Reflection Part 1

edTPA Reflection Part 1: Content Knowledge and Assessments Content Knowledge 4.2: Setting Instructional Outcomes All the instructional outcomes are clear, written in the form of student learning. Most suggest viable methods of assessment.  Assessments 6.2: Designing Student Assessments With an … Continue reading

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Instructional Coaching Reflection

I have been working in a cross-cultural educational setting for the past 10 years. During those years I had very little access to professional development training or Western colleagues to share resources and ideas with. Working in this limited capacity … Continue reading

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Digital Citizenship in the Classroom

ISTE Standard 4: Digital Citizenship According to the website http://www.digitalcitizenship.net, digital citizenship can be defined as “the norms of appropriate, responsible behavior with regard to technology use.” The moment one connects to the World Wide Web they become digital citizens; … Continue reading

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Online Educational Learning Communities

ISTE Standard 5: Evidence of Participation in an Online Educational Community Introduction Part of becoming an effective educator is learning how to collaborate with others in order to share ideas, gather new techniques and strategies as well as develop a … Continue reading

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EDU 6136 Content Methods Course Reflection

Program Standard #2: Instruction Introduction How do teachers meet the needs of all of their students? What kind of ways can teachers engage their students to ensure that they are meeting standards and learning goals? How can teachers support students … Continue reading

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Using Technology to Engage in Global Learning Communites

ISTE Standard 5: Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership Triggering Events Question: What type of local and global learning communities could I participate in to explore creative applications of technology in order to improve student learning, while living in a … Continue reading

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Digital Storytelling

During Technology EDTC 6433 students were asked to create a digital storytelling project. The goal of this project was for us to understand the power of digital storytelling by creating our own. This project encouraged students to engage in applying … Continue reading

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Digital Citizenship

Module 4 ISTE for Teachers Standard 4 – Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility. Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Triggering … Continue reading

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Communication in the Classroom

Module 3: ISTE Standard 3:Model Digetal-Age Work and Learning Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. c. Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a … Continue reading

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Using Technology to Customize and Enhance Learning

Module 2  ISTE Teacher Standard 2c: Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources. Questions: What materials/tools can I use to customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ … Continue reading

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