Friday, March 22, 2013
How Much Do You Love Technology?
Technology plays such an important role in my life that I believe I just take it for granted! My job at the PA Virtual Charter School in which I need computer and internet to complete my daily responsibilities. In my educational career, I am taking classes online at the University of Scranton where I need a computer, internet, username, and password to access my weekly tasks. Then there is my personal life: Whew! What I would do without my phone or iPad! Depending on such an easy tool can certainly distract you from what is going on around you. It drives me nuts to see people staring at their phones and not interacting with each other at sporting events, kids games, or even sitting in restaurants with their families. However, if used properly it could be a great educational tool for students.
Recently Allison Morris from OnlineUniversities.com contacted about something I wrote on this blog about technology. She gracely shared a graphic that was created by OnlineUniversities.com and said to let us all view it. It gives some statics about the use of technology and how it can benefit students if used properly. I find it interesting and very thankful that Allison reached out to me!
Comment on your thoughts of this graphic and how it relates to your classroom!
Please Include Attribution to OnlineUniversities.com With This Graphic
Monday, February 11, 2013
Monday, February 4, 2013
Staying Connected...Why Should I?
Do you remember a time that you would walk into a room and people would look at you? Now when you walk into a room, they are staring at their phones! Why? Because they want to be connected to the latest and greatest news in their professional, personal, or global lives. It may seem that we are always finding out what someone else thinks or wants to share, but how about spending that time in areas that we want to develop.
As an educator, you need to stay connected to what is happening in the world of education and not get stuck in the same daily activities. We need to make sure we are engaged ourselves to want to help students want to be a part of the learning environment you are providing for them. A few years ago I was new to build professional learning networks, but thanks to PA Virtual Charter School for sending me to a conference in which I met Vicki Davis. After seeing and learning about what she was doing with the Flat Classroom Project, I quickly wanted to be a part of it. I am now certified as a Flat Classroom Teacher and know the connections I have made in this community will always benefit my learning.
I am still not an expert, but I have developed a system of networks that have worked for me in finding new information and resources. I have also become part of different groups that continue to challenge my thinking by giving me resources that make me think creatively on their use.
Such places such as Edmodo, Twitter, and Flickr have other professionals in my field that are sharing and collaborating. I feel that if we continue to stay connected, the collaboration will continue and grow even bigger then our own schools and classrooms.
How have Professional Learning Networks helped you develop your skills as an educator? Are you engaging your students to be digital citizens? Join the conversation!!
As an educator, you need to stay connected to what is happening in the world of education and not get stuck in the same daily activities. We need to make sure we are engaged ourselves to want to help students want to be a part of the learning environment you are providing for them. A few years ago I was new to build professional learning networks, but thanks to PA Virtual Charter School for sending me to a conference in which I met Vicki Davis. After seeing and learning about what she was doing with the Flat Classroom Project, I quickly wanted to be a part of it. I am now certified as a Flat Classroom Teacher and know the connections I have made in this community will always benefit my learning.
I am still not an expert, but I have developed a system of networks that have worked for me in finding new information and resources. I have also become part of different groups that continue to challenge my thinking by giving me resources that make me think creatively on their use.
Such places such as Edmodo, Twitter, and Flickr have other professionals in my field that are sharing and collaborating. I feel that if we continue to stay connected, the collaboration will continue and grow even bigger then our own schools and classrooms.
How have Professional Learning Networks helped you develop your skills as an educator? Are you engaging your students to be digital citizens? Join the conversation!!
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