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  • Aligning Outcomes, Assessment, and Activities.

    The educator’s journey from reacting to planning, the importance of Big Hairy Audacious Goals (BHAGs), and their role in Creating Significant Learning Environments (CSLE) are highlighted. Collaborative curriculum design tools and the integration of flipped learning are discussed, culminating in a detailed plan for a research paper based on L. Dee Fink’s framework.

  • Check-In: How much have I learned?

    The author reflects on their journey of developing their ePortfolio on WordPress. Through trial and error, they improved the visual and structural elements of their website. They discuss the evolution of their posts, the challenges they faced with images and page organization, and the newfound understanding of WordPress features.

  • Learning Philosophies: Cognitive, Behavioral, Constructivist, and Connectivist.

    The author reflects on how their experiences as a learner have influenced their role as an educator. They align themselves with constructivism and connectivism as learning theories, emphasizing student collaboration, technology use, and the need for constant knowledge reconstruction in the digital age. They incorporate these theories into their teaching philosophy and innovation plan.

  • A New Culture of Learning: A Response

    Image created by Samara Marin using Copilot 2024 There have been times when reading a text book have been difficult to begin, difficult to get through, and difficult to finish. As an avid life-long gamer and current esports coach at my current position, it didn’t take long before A New Culture of Learning: Cultivating Imagination…

  • How to Succeed in the ADL Program

    The author finds it easy to focus on the big picture and make decisions based on that in the Applied Digital Learning program. They draw parallels to their teaching career and emphasize the importance of constructivist theory in learning, encouraging collaboration and authentic learning opportunities. They also see value in offering choices to students for…

  • Evolution of Images in my Blog

    The speaker initially struggled to find and use images for their blog posts, aiming for a cohesive personal touch. They later realized the potential of AI, which improved the visual appeal and coherence of their posts. The AI-generated images more accurately reflected the speaker’s intentions, demonstrating AI’s potential to assist and enhance creative processes.

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Hi, I am Samara! I am attempting to grow as a learner and as an educator. Follow me on my learning journey through my writings!

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