And… that’s a wrap! This class was a quick blitz of learning and I thoroughly enjoyed it. When I first read the syllabus and saw the debates, I didn’t know what to think, but now I get it! They are the best way to vet these highly contentious issues of technology in the classroom. MyContinue reading “Summary of Learning”
Category Archives: EC&I 830
Online Learning: Detrimental or Groundbreaking?
“Online education is detrimental to the social and academic development of children.“ I thought that this was a fitting wrap up of a debate. It seemed to encapsulate many of the issues that were tackled throughout our class. By including both the social and the academic element, this debate statement cast a wide net inContinue reading “Online Learning: Detrimental or Groundbreaking?”
Digital Footprint Debate
As established over this course, technology is now a part of life and therefore, a part of education. It is true that some teachers may decide not to use cell phones, or will decide to keep technology as far away from their classroom as possible; however, students will inevitably be exposed to technology in school.Continue reading “Digital Footprint Debate”
The Debate on Cell Phones
Cell phones should be banned in classrooms. This was another thought proving debate that wrestled with many different angles. Right off the bat, my inclination leans towards the agree side. I realize that this is highly indicative of my own work situation. I believe that the age of the students you’re teaching is a factorContinue reading “The Debate on Cell Phones”
Childhood? Never Heard of it.
Social media is ruining our childhood. I think that this debate could reach deeper levels than our class timeframe allowed for. With that being said, both sides brought up valid considerations. First and foremost, “childhood” is a general term and there are both negative and positive aspects of technology depending on the exact ages weContinue reading “Childhood? Never Heard of it.”
SJW Teachers
Out of all debates thus far, I found this to be the most contentious and engaging! It is rare to meet a teacher who is not strongly passionate about their career and its ability to shape youth and thus change the world into a more equitable place. One of the beauties of this job isContinue reading “SJW Teachers”
To Teach or Not to Teach…
“Schools should no longer teach skills that can be easily carried out by technology.” This is a highly controversial and pertinent debate. There is SO much to consider here and though I was pulled on both sides, ultimately by the end of the debate I knew quite firmly where I stood. Beginning with the agreeContinue reading “To Teach or Not to Teach…”
Our Debate
Our debate team took the stance that technology is inequitable. Initially, I felt that the side we had chosen would be easier to find points for than my fellow debaters’ side. After the debate, one of my own personal take aways was: existing inequities are not necessarily a reflection of technology itself but rather aContinue reading “Our Debate”
The First Round of Debates!
The first set of debates brought up a lot of issues that I had not considered. As educators in this new online era, the use of technology is inevitable; however we still have a lot of choice regarding how we use it and how much is used within the classroom. Navigating the positives and negativesContinue reading “The First Round of Debates!”
Just Another Day in the Life…
Currently because I’m on maternity leave, my day doesn’t involve my classroom or students, so this blog post is much different than the post I would be writing in September! With that being said, here are the major ways that I use technology throughout the day to stay connected, educate myself, and aid my dayContinue reading “Just Another Day in the Life…”
Diving Deeper into Pedagogy and Practice 