Rationale
In the information age, it has become increasingly important for teachers to keep up with the many game-changing advances in technology. The proliferation of gadgets and social media in the current age has brought with it many wonderful opportunities, but also a host of unforeseen side effects which have made necessary an entirely new set of rules and regulations. These two artifacts align with proposition 4, as they demonstrate just several of the ways I reflect on my practice, react to new trends and ideas, and avoid stagnation.
Reflection
As part of my exploration of the endless learning possibilities of the internet, I created a wikispace to both share my understanding about differentiation with fellow educators, but also to "float out" some internet-related activities that I was developing for sixth grade Language Arts classes. These activities give a glimpse into my first attempts at thrashing ideas online, which I am sure to continue employing frequently as a teacher.
In EDU 615, I was given the opportunity to investigate cyber bullying, a topic relating to school safety. After several teen suicides recently, the topic of cyberbullying has grabbed national headlines and resulted in new state legislation across the country . It is a hot topic in American schools, and highlights the need for teachers to stay abreast of both the social and technology trends among their students, good and bad. I appreciated the opportunity to investigate the statistics concerning cyber bullying, and feel better prepared to perceive and respond quickly to the next trends as they develop.
In EDU 615, I was given the opportunity to investigate cyber bullying, a topic relating to school safety. After several teen suicides recently, the topic of cyberbullying has grabbed national headlines and resulted in new state legislation across the country . It is a hot topic in American schools, and highlights the need for teachers to stay abreast of both the social and technology trends among their students, good and bad. I appreciated the opportunity to investigate the statistics concerning cyber bullying, and feel better prepared to perceive and respond quickly to the next trends as they develop.
New Millenium Wikispace
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