Professionalism

After watching this video, I has become even more clear about the importance of technology in the classroom. The video reinforces the message that teachers should use social media in the classroom to foster student learning and development. As well, as teachers are enforcing this importance aspect in the classroom, they need to keep the issues of safety and sesory in mind. As a classroom teacher, I think it is imperataive that the teacher educates their students on the pros and cons of the Internet and Social Media.The advisory was importance to watch because it enabled me to see that teachers and Social Media experts are working together in order to advise students about this important topic of interest that is continuously thriving. although this video was very eye opening and presented many good points, the students vioces were not integrated into the video, and therefore, the video could be considered to be biased.
Professional Knowledge:
With much success, I am using current tools and research pedagogy's in order to stay current. This includes asking questions of others both in-person and online.

Professional Practice:
With much success, I am using current tools and research pedagogy's in order to stay current. This includes asking questions of others both in-person and online.
Leadership in Learning Communities:
With much success, I am using current tools and research pedagogy's in order to stay current. This includes asking questions of others both in-person and online.

Ongoing Professional Practice:
With much success, I am using current tools and research pedagogy's in order to stay current. This includes asking questions of others both in-person and online.

Why Communicate Through Technology?

Hi friends,

It is evident that technology has become a huge part of our lives in just the past 10 years, but even in the last 5 years there has been a huge push to integrate technology into the classroom. I think technology is a great way to incorporate differentiated instruction in your lesson, as well as creating engaging and interactive lessons for students. I feel that anything these days that involves technology will be the means to educating students, because its what they know...it's what they live and breathe. There are so many great programs that enable students to engage in experiential and hands on learning. Glogster, Brain Pop, Kidspiration, Live Binder, Smart Technology, and Slide Rocket are just a few of the multiple opportunities students can explore through technology.

In relation to communication, I believe that technology is the mediator of communication between parents/guardians and the classroom teacher. Everyone is extremely busy these days, and having to schedule face-to-face meetings and phone calls can be difficult for all, especially when the agendas with the notes in them don't get home :). Blogs, websites, and Twitter are great communication tools that teachers should embed in their classroom environments because it allows parents to stay connected with their child's class 24 hours/day. For example, on my edublog, I could post information regarding important events, things that are unique to our class, and homework. If students forget to bring home their agendas or cannot remember something the student and/or their parents are one click away from finding that information. As well, as the classroom teacher, I would post my long range plans, and educational resources for parents to check out so they are able to stay in the loop too. Using technology tools like Twitter and Blogger to communicate with parents and students is an amazing option, because it allows everyone to stay connected with the click of a button!

~Miss K