I’m notorious for going over time limits on assignments, so I am quite proud of myself for not going over this summary! Although I do have to admit, the first recording was over the 9 minute mark. Whew, I’m a little emotional as this is the final assignment for my M.Ed. It has been a … Continue reading The End of Ed Tech Debates
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The Final Face-off
It is only fitting that our last two debates were just as heated as the rest of them. I feel fortunate to have met all these passionate leaders in this class! I begin each section with my pre-debate thoughts. Next, I took the main points from the groups introductory video and rebuttal and formatted them … Continue reading The Final Face-off
Continue readingRemoving the Rose-Tinted Glasses
Challenges children face today are similar to the past, but in different formats. For example cyberbullying/bullying and social media pressure/magazines. Is this the responsibility of educators, parents, or policy makers? Do we need to model and teach how to use these devices responsibly and thoughtfully? Are we setting limits because we are having difficulty keeping … Continue reading Removing the Rose-Tinted Glasses
Continue readingChange the Curriculum?
This week it was time for Sushmeet and me to debate! We spent almost two weeks preparing for the debate, but lots of our classmates wrote diverse arguments for both sides with perspectives that surpassed my limited lens and subjectivity. So, lets get started! Debate 3: Schools should no longer teach skills that can be … Continue reading Change the Curriculum?
Continue readingMo Tech, Mo Problems?
Debate 1-Tech in the classroom enhances learning It is no secret that I love technology, it permeates my work life, social life, and my hobbies. However, I don’t simply choose my interests based on the technology, the technology supports my interest. Although, sometimes I do! As discussed in class by Sushmeet and Katherine, technology needs … Continue reading Mo Tech, Mo Problems?
Continue readingA Day of Tech Vlog
Last semester I blogged about A Day in the Life of Mrs. Cheese Robot Lady (my last name is pronounced cheddar and this is how students identify me), so I thought I would switch it up and create a vlog of my tech use. Fridays are typically my office days, so sadly there were no … Continue reading A Day of Tech Vlog
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