Classroom Technology

Social media has become an important method of communication and sharing of information and ideas. Many educators have turned to social media to build communities of ideas and support. The following are some of the Facebook groups and pages that I have found to be useful: https://www.facebook.com/WeAreTeachers/ We Are Teachers is a Facebook page in which teachers can share ideas, collaborate with one another, and find encouragement. Teachers share practical teaching tips from lesson ideas to arts and crafts projects. There are also freebies and giveaways offered on the page. It is described as a teacher’s lounge where teachers can go to find helpful resources, or simply to find support and advice. There are even humorous posts that teachers would find entertaining. I am always looking for ideas and inspiration from other teachers, and this is a good place to find them. https://www.facebook.com/groups/teachersusinggoogleclassroom/ Teachers Using Google Classr...

This module has helped me think about self-directed learners and the role of differentiation in the following ways… In my teaching, I try to think about different learning styles and teach in ways to benefit as many styles as possible, but I haven’t necessarily planned my lessons with differentiation in mind. Meeting the needs of all my students would take careful planning and design, not just with a broad plan in mind. Each type of learner would need a different kind of support. Part of that support would be to help them identify their own learning style. If they understand the way they learn, they can adapt and use strategies to help themselves be more successful. It is also important for them to be able to assess not only each other, but to assess themselves. For this to happen, they would need a clear understanding of the objectives of the course and what is expected of them. Formative assessment is also an important part of students being successful as self-directe...