We.org provides many resources for students, teachers, and families regarding social and personal issues. In my future classroom, I want to specifically promote and support mentally health and overall well-being for my students, and provide them with tools to do it on their own as well. We.org lists some of the outcomes in students that…

A hyperdoc is described as a digital lesson that is created by teachers, and given to students. This allows for a break from lecture style teaching, and gives the students a chance to work alone or with partners to deep dive or research a topic online. The Hyperdoc that I found to be most interesting…

A virtual field trip to the Scenic Normandy, France gives a glimpse into the beautiful architecture and beaches that Northern France is famous for. Normandy is known as the site of the D-Day invasion during World War II, where British, U.S., and Canadian forces invaded the beaches of Nazi-occupied France. The American deaths that occurred…

In Laos, one of the poorest countries in Southeast Asia, 27% of people are illiterate. This is believed to be caused by a lack of infrastructure. Pencil of Promise works with communities in Laos to improve education, and has impacted over 13,000 students so far. Pencil of Promise, known as POP, has built over 104…

The movie that I chose to watch for this week’s blog post is a movie called Paper Lives, which takes place in Turkey. The first aspect of the cultural differences I noticed is the characters’ clothing. Although similar to ordinary American outfits, the influence of African and/or Middle Eastern styles is represented by the shirt…

As mentioned in chapter 7, Microsoft’s mission statement is, “to empower every person and organization on the planet to achieve more.” Microsoft’s intentions to help everyone achieve and accomplish their goals are made clear with the tools they provide for educators and students. Microsoft’s Toolkit for educators provides many features that allow for inclusivity in…

The 14th goal found under the United Nations’ Global Goals is Life Below Water, which entails protecting our waters and the creatures that call it home, while using the oceans for resources and development. Before Covid-19 and the restrictions that surround it took over the globe, ocean acidity and pollution was on a continuous rise,…

Ever wanted to take classes and continue your degree while exploring an exciting part of the world? Taking a semester abroad can be an amazing experience to further your education while traveling and learning about new cultures. The Council on International Educational Exchange, or CIEE, is a non-profit organization that helps sponsor study abroad experiences…

In today’s world, having the ability to teach online is a priority skill. However, since most classes are not in person, it can be difficult to engage students, making sure they are paying attention and want to learn. Connecting with students virtually is made easy and effective with Microsoft Teams. Teams gives the abilities to…