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Unexpected Book Study

Image created by Samara Marin using Adobe Firefly 2024 As an English teacher, you would think that I would love a book study, right? Well, as a teacher taking college courses with three children, I was worried about where I would find the time to read the book! All the questions came flooding in: Why…
Professional Learning Networks (PLN)

The author reflects on the evolution and expansion of their professional learning networks (PLNs), initially unaware of their existence. After joining a course on educational technology, they found PLNs aligning with personal beliefs in teaching and learning, such as Story Corps and Weareteachers. Additionally, they discuss the impact of joining PLN mailing lists like Edutopia…
Contributions to myself and others

This post reflects on the experience of taking EDLD 5302 and EDLD 5305 courses in the Applied Digital Learning program. The author discovered the value of collaboration and reflected on personal learning habits, processing feedback, handling classwork, and contributing to discussions. They evaluated their performance and identified areas for improvement in leadership and proactive engagement.
Learning Manifesto

The content discusses the author’s journey to becoming a teacher and the role of technology in education. The author emphasizes the importance of sparking students’ interest in learning and adapting to technological advancements. They highlight the benefits of incorporating AI and various technology tools in the classroom, as well as their own experiences with innovative…
The Growth Mindset Plan

Why is the Growth Mindset So Important? “The growth mindset is based on the belief that your basic qualities are things you can cultivate through your efforts, your strategies, and help from others.” (Dweck, 2016) This is important because in a world where society praises natural talent many students grow up believing that they are…