Digital Technology for Teaching & Learning

      T here are many concepts that I am taking away from this course. The class discussions, the studied resources and the assignments helped me reflect on my teaching practices and try new pedagogy paths by integrating technology into my lessons and curriculum to reach all my students.        The class discussion regarding differentiation helped to clarify that differentiation means: to deliver instruction according to student’s needs and learning styles. Now I pay more attention to how I can provide alternative avenues for students to succeed at school and ensures that each student has access to the curriculum independently of his/her learning abilities.       For example, students who struggle with writing skills use Flipgrid to videotape their understanding from readings. Also, students who are shy expressing their thoughts in person use forum rooms on Schoology or Padlet. I envision recording passages from rea...

Field Trip Grants from the Civil War Trust – Initial Proposal  5th Grade Columbus West Rationale: The Civil War Unit study is part of the 5th-grade social studies curriculum. Having a field trip to the Civil War Museum in Kenosha, WI, will expand Columbus West 5th grade student’s knowledge regarding the Civil War by reflecting on the Civil War artifacts and sources available in the Civil War Museum. Students also will reinforce critical thinking skills of the 21st century such as asking questions, gathering data and drawing conclusions. Going to the Civil War Museum, the school promotes reflection on how historical events have marked us as a nation and how we can innovate ways to make society better. Moreover, this field trip will provide learning experiences to students that would be difficult to obtain on their own . Learning Goals: · Describe causes and effects of the historical events that led to the Civil War. · Describe roles and influences of individuals and inte...

Understanding by Design Stage 1 – Identify Desired Results Established Common Core State Standards : CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.3 Analyze in detail how a key individual, event, or idea is introduced, illustrated, and elaborated in a text (e.g., through examples or anecdotes) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RI.6.1 Cite textual evidence to support analysis of what the text says explicitly as well as inferences drawn from the text. What essential questions will be considered? How would you raise awareness of the animal’s plights? What understandings are desired? Students will understand … The importance of raise awareness of the animal’s plights by citing textual evidence to support their points of view. What key knowledge and skills will students acquire as a result of this unit? Students will know… Ø   The story of The One and Only Ivan Ø   Facts and fiction about the real Ivan Ø ...