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Collaborating online for 5318 and 5389
Created by Samara Marin using Microsoft Copilot At this point in my master’s journey, this is the fourth collaboration blog post I have completed. My feelings toward completing these collaboration posts have definitely changed since being in the Applied Digital Learning program. I still remember the absolute panic I felt the first time I learned…
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Transforming Classrooms: AI Resources for Educators
Created by Samara Marin using Microsoft Copilot 2024 When it comes to resource creation for this alternative professional learning course, COVA is at the center of it. So, aside from the initial introduction to the materials and the coaching from key personnel mentioned in the enhancing professional learning post, most of what comes out of…
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Adapting Face-to-Face Teaching for Online Success
Samara Marin’s online course integrates face-to-face teaching techniques to address the challenges posed by teacher shortages. Feedback led to adjustments, such as added introduction modules and improved engagement through formative assessments. Tools like Nearpod and audiobooks enhance accessibility. The course promotes student-led learning, fostering independence while ensuring support through diverse resources.
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Enhancing Educator Collaboration: 5 Essential Principles
Samara Marin outlines a professional learning plan focused on integrating AI resources within her district. The plan emphasizes five principles: consistent duration, ongoing support, engaging content, behavior modeling, and content specificity. Empowering educators to lead and customize their development ensures relevance and builds a collaborative community, fostering ethical AI use in classrooms.
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Rethinking Professional Development: A Focus on Ethical AI
The shift to online learning during COVID highlighted the emergence of AI tools like ChatGPT in education. Initially resistant, educators are encouraged to embrace AI as a learning enhancement rather than a cheating tool. Effective professional development is essential for teaching AI’s ethical use and integrating technology into classrooms.
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Online Novel Study: Fink’s Three-Column Table for English IV Course
This online novel study design integrates Fink’s Three-Column Table, fostering student accountability and routine. It addresses teacher vacancies and absences by making course material readily available. The six-week study of “The Outsiders” connects American and British literature and culminates in a research paper. The plan emphasizes emotional connections and reflection, demonstrating a student-centered learning approach.
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