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Influencing Change in Educational Environments: The Power of Social Support
Image created using Microsoft Copilot by Samara Marin 2024 “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new!” -Socrates When trying to change our work environment, we often focus on the top of the leadership chain. We expend all of our energy explaining…
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Flipped Classroom Benefits: Equipping Students for the Digital Terrain
The content discusses the need for more class time to prepare students in a constantly changing digital environment. The flipped classroom model is proposed as a solution, enabling students to extend learning beyond the classroom by utilizing digital tools. The goal is to create lifelong learners who can independently analyze and verify information, addressing the…
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5303 and 5313 Contributions
The author reflects on their journey in the Applied Digital Learning program, initially feeling fearful but eventually embracing collaboration and feedback for growth. They highlight the importance of learning communities and discuss utilizing AI tools for reading assignments and independent research. The author also emphasizes the significance of timely submissions and self-assessment with a final…
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Understanding by Design (UbD)
Image created by Samara Marin using Copilot 2024 When it comes to lesson planning, one quote always pops up in every professional development that we must attend: “If you fail to plan, you plan to fail.” Isn’t it interesting that a significant portion of our studies into creating a significant learning environment involves creating well-developed…
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Growth Within the Growth Mindset
This content discusses the importance of considering the “why” in addition to the who, what, when, where, and how when creating a growth mindset plan as an educator. It emphasizes understanding students’ individual experiences and motivations, modeling the growth mindset, and addressing common misconceptions about rigor and the significance of fostering a realistic growth mindset…
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Learning Manifesto: A Reflection
The author reflects on their mindset shift during a master’s program. They initially followed a formulaic approach but now feels confident expressing personal experiences and knowledge. The experience has expanded their ideas on technology integration and digital citizenship. They anticipate further growth through the CSLE course.
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