Module 5 session 3 was the most interesting for me. In my current position teaching and tutoring in a fully virtual school environment, the problems of the digital divide cause frequent setbacks for students and families. I can only see one solution that would meet the requirements set out by this module's definitions of equity and equality. Access to free devices and to free broadband/internet connectivity is the only way this equity and equality can be accomplished for everyone. Some of the resources in the module gave examples of government agencies that were created to meet the needs of all citizens, one was the post office, for example, so that everyone could communicate by mail. The same applies for a free public education and that should extend to cover an educational opportunity that is completely virtual.
The really enjoyed all the lessons in Module 2, I learned a great deal. My two favorites ( I know I only need 1) was Teaching with Technology, obviously this was an easier Mod for me as a Tech Integration Specialist. I also really like Excellent Teaching Happens Everywhere. I liked thinking about the classroom community and taking stock of the teaching environment. I liked thinking about what a lesson looks like in person vs remote and considering both options. Preparing for both too!
In Module 7, I enjoyed the last lesson Technology for TALE. Thinking about the decision making and using the matrix is key. We have found that so much was purchased during the pandemic that many of the programs/software do similar things. I think it's important to now look at those options and think about the 4 constants and how the technology can help or add to those areas. I would definitely use this in the future with stakeholders.
There are two sessions from Module 5 that seem to be resonating with me most as I think back on the work we did during this module. Both 5.6 (Elevating Family Voice for Educational Equity) and 5.8 (Family and Community Engagement) were enlightening.
For 5.6 I was able to really reflect not only as a teacher, but also on a parent and my experience with having a voice and participating in my child's learning. Because of security and safety measures taken in schools in today's society, it is more difficult for families to have an active presence in the classroom with children/students. There are limited opportunities for this to occur and so I am thinking more deeply about the importance of making connections with families and building these relationships.
With session 5.8, I thought more about the importance of community based work experience as a valuable learning opportunity for students. As a high school teacher I see a wide variety of opportunities for our students, but these activities forced me to think about even more ways that our students could be participating in learning experiences that are hands-on and meaningful and authentic, impacting them as citizens now and in the future. These activities were encouraging and inspiring to be a part of helping to create more programming to be available to students.
I think I might have to check out Mod 5, this seems interesting to me , especially 5.8 speaking about community based work experience. As a business person prior to teaching I really agree with you that students need hands-on learning and meaningful learning experiences.
I liked 5.1.2 - Centering Students, Centering Families. I really had to think about my content area and how I could get family engagement. Being a Math teacher, it's not as easy as one would think to come up with ways to engage the family while relating it to the concepts being taught in 7th grade. One of the goals our school district is trying to do is to engage families more so this really is quite an interesting module!
I can totally understand how it would be a challenge to connect to your math teaching in these ways. I would love to hear more about the ideas you have to make this happen. I often feel that as a world language teacher, this type of engagement happens more organically as students acquire the language by sharing about their own lives and families.
One of the ideas I had was in regards to unit cost and the "better buy." So i had the idea that students could go to the grocery store with their parents and choose a few items and calculate the unit cost. They could also compare different sizes of the same product and after determine each items unit price, then they can determine which size is the better buy.
Module 5 session 3 was the most interesting for me. In my current position teaching and tutoring in a fully virtual school environment, the problems of the digital divide cause frequent setbacks for students and families. I can only see one solution that would meet the requirements set out by this module's definitions of equity and equality. Access to free devices and to free broadband/internet connectivity is the only way this equity and equality can be accomplished for everyone. Some of the resources in the module gave examples of government agencies that were created to meet the needs of all citizens, one was the post office, for example, so that everyone could communicate by mail. The same applies for a free public education and that should extend to cover an educational opportunity that is completely virtual.
The really enjoyed all the lessons in Module 2, I learned a great deal. My two favorites ( I know I only need 1) was Teaching with Technology, obviously this was an easier Mod for me as a Tech Integration Specialist. I also really like Excellent Teaching Happens Everywhere. I liked thinking about the classroom community and taking stock of the teaching environment. I liked thinking about what a lesson looks like in person vs remote and considering both options. Preparing for both too!
In Module 7, I enjoyed the last lesson Technology for TALE. Thinking about the decision making and using the matrix is key. We have found that so much was purchased during the pandemic that many of the programs/software do similar things. I think it's important to now look at those options and think about the 4 constants and how the technology can help or add to those areas. I would definitely use this in the future with stakeholders.
There are two sessions from Module 5 that seem to be resonating with me most as I think back on the work we did during this module. Both 5.6 (Elevating Family Voice for Educational Equity) and 5.8 (Family and Community Engagement) were enlightening.
For 5.6 I was able to really reflect not only as a teacher, but also on a parent and my experience with having a voice and participating in my child's learning. Because of security and safety measures taken in schools in today's society, it is more difficult for families to have an active presence in the classroom with children/students. There are limited opportunities for this to occur and so I am thinking more deeply about the importance of making connections with families and building these relationships.
With session 5.8, I thought more about the importance of community based work experience as a valuable learning opportunity for students. As a high school teacher I see a wide variety of opportunities for our students, but these activities forced me to think about even more ways that our students could be participating in learning experiences that are hands-on and meaningful and authentic, impacting them as citizens now and in the future. These activities were encouraging and inspiring to be a part of helping to create more programming to be available to students.
I liked 5.1.2 - Centering Students, Centering Families. I really had to think about my content area and how I could get family engagement. Being a Math teacher, it's not as easy as one would think to come up with ways to engage the family while relating it to the concepts being taught in 7th grade. One of the goals our school district is trying to do is to engage families more so this really is quite an interesting module!