The WE resource is an amazing resource for educators. I was unaware of this organization and all of the good that they are doing in order to impact the world. I was truly inspired after viewing their resources. In this blog post, I will specifically discuss the WE Embrace Anti-Racism section. As a future educator,…
Tag: Technology Integration
Google Earth in the Classroom
What is Google Earth? Google Earth is a feature within Google that shows 3D and real visual representation using images collected from satellites. What is especially cool about this feature is that people are able to see any part of the world, just as the name of the tool suggests. This tool is accessible through…
Presenter Coach
Overview The communicators chapter of Sail the 7 C’s has been very informative for me as a future educator. The tool that interested me the most was Presenter Coach. I believe this tool is essential for every teacher to use in their classroom. How Is It Useful? Presenter Coach gives students feedback based on listening…
TakingITGlobal
Overview The tool that I have chosen to explore from the Global educator’s toolbox is a platform called TakingITGlobal. This platform allows students to tackle issues that are faced throughout the world by collaborating with other youth members. Essentially, I chose this tool because it captured my interest. This allows young students to experience rewarding…
Reading Progress
The article that I will be discussing throughout my blog post is about a new Microsoft Teams tool. The new “Reading Progress” tool essentially allows students to expand their reading skills. Some cool features: Analyze results for teachers to gain insight on performance and trends. This tool is free for Teams for Education. Teachers can…
Zoom Features
The article I will be discussing throughout my blog shared helpful tips for creating an interactive and effective Zoom class session. The shift to online learning has been difficult for students and teachers alike. However, we can make the most out of these online learning lectures by staying up to date and knowledgeable about several…
Collaboration tools to use in online learning
It seems as though virtual learning is our new normal, it is crazy to think we would be at a place like this so soon. Collaborating with students and having students collaborate with each other can be very difficult through a computer screen. This article shows a variety of different web and collaboration tools that…
ScratchPals
ScratchPals can connect students and teachers around the globe to create, collaborate, and provide feedback on coding projects as a cohort. Students may discuss their work in group video calls or in group messages via their teachers. I chose this tool specifically looking for a different way to connect my future students. The name of…
Defining Success
You can define success in many different ways, success can depend on the mindset and approach people have. Some believe it is measured by wealth where as others may define it as kindness and understanding. Learning: We succeed not only by what we know but by learning from other people what we can do to…
Future of Education
Technology empowers teachers and students a like by providing us widely available. This article was found on Twitter by the account of Sophia Medoza. “To set the foundation for technology-empowered learning during and beyond the pandemic, education leaders are actively tackling internet and device access issues to narrow the digital divide. However, 2020 has also…