Join me on a journey through exploring my thoughts on teaching and technology in today's world!
Reflecting back to only five short weeks ago, I think about how far I've come and how much I have truly learned. This has been such a wonderful experience and it has allowed me to grow and get out of my comfort zone and experience so many new and fun things. Through this experience, I have learned the benefits...
Through this experience, I have learned so much about the purpose of creating and using ePortfolios. Although, there is truly no right way or "one way" to create an ePortfolio, some key takeaways that I have learned include:
This week I started reading COVA by Dwayne Harapnuik, Tilisa Thibodeaux, and Cynthia Cummings. COVA stands for giving students choice, ownership and voice through authentic learning opportunities. Many times, as a teacher, I fall guilty of losing sight of the importance of providing my students with authentic learning opportunities because of the...
This question immediately takes me back to the classroom setting. When I have to give students Six Weeks tests or the STAAR at the end of the year, I can instantly think of the fixed mindset that sets in for my students. It isn't easy having them buy-in to the learning process when it is challenging to make meaningful connections...
I remember walking into my very first teaching interview with a big three-ring binder/portfolio. It was filled with information about myself, my teaching philosophy, and all the experience I had acquired over the years. I remember thinking that I did not have enough material to showcase who I was and what I stood for. I remember thinking to myself,...
This week I have officially started my next progression in my Masters Program through Lamar University. I have transitioned from the Educational Administration courses to the Digital Learning and Leading courses. Coming into this course without having had 5302, I had always heard about an ePortfolio but was never really sure of what all it entails....