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Emoji provide us with a whole new world of expressiveness when we're online, but they aren't exactly personal. Fortunately, Bitmoji allows us to customize our characters to create incredibly realistic depictions of ourselves to share with our friends and family - without losing any of the appeal of using emoji.

So, what exactly is a Bitmoji, and how can you use them? Here is everything you'll need to know about Bitmoji.

What is Bitmoji?

Bitmoji is an accessory app for social media platforms that people use to create little cartoon versions of themselves, which they then use on their various social media accounts. It's a very simple service: You create an avatar of yourself and create various comics, GIFs, expressions, and reactions that use this avatar. Then, when you are communicating with someone in a chat or via email, you can use your Bitmoji to express yourself. That's it!

Over time, Bitmoji has become popular with people who started feeling tired of the generalized emoji available on their apps and wanted something more interesting and personal. The company provides various updates and themes, like special options for sports events and holidays, that you can occasionally switch between as you desire. Additionally, part of the app's charm is the simple focus - this is Bitmoji's only service, and there are very few add-ons, which is ideal for beginners and users who want some personalization with little hassle.

How did Bitmoji begin?

While it is currently owned by Snap Inc., the company behind Snapchat, Bitmoji was originally developed by the company Bitstrips from Toronto, Canada. Founded in 2007, Bitstrips was focused on creating digital comic strips that featured personalized avatars, a concept very similar to Bitmoji.

Once emoji became more popular and found their place online in various chat apps, Bitstrips realized the potential. The company created a separate app called Bitmoji in 2014, designed to specialize in these emoji. The big apps were quick to notice the potential in Bitmoji. In 2016, Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., bought Bitstrips, shut it down, and began running Bitmoji as a sole division.

Where are Bitmoji used?

While Snapchat may own the company, you can still use Bitmoji on a variety of platforms. They are available on Facebook, Gboard, iMessage, and even work-oriented apps like Slack. Bitmoji are also Chrome-friendly and work with Gmail as well. There are also a few unique uses for Bitmoji such as Bitmoji for games.

Note that you do not need Snapchat to use Bitmoji. It's a separate app that you can download for iOS or Android. However, if you do use Bitmoji with Snapchat, you gain access to Friendmoji, which are personalized little Bitmoji between you and a close friend, which is something no other service currently offers.

How do I create my own Bitmoji?

If you are a new user, just download the app, and get started making an avatar. If you've created a personalized digital avatar for other platforms, this process will be familiar for you. You pick out a skin shade, hair color, hairstyle, jawline, chin, nose, eyes, eyebrows, and so on. One reason that Bitmoji are so popular is that the app provides a lot of options for personalization in this area, so it's worth some time to get right. A common refrain about successful customization is, "How does your Bitmoji look so much like you?"

From there, you have a whole lot of options to customize your Bitmoji stickers and comics. You can dress them in various outfits, put them in a variety of scenes, create innumerable stickers with different postures and expressions, and so on (you can also switch the overall style). Then, when you're ready, pick one and paste it all over your social media app of choice to add flavor to a conversation.

The ultimate goal is to create a Bitmoji "keyboard" with all your favorite Bitmoji stickers on it, so you can quickly bring it up and use them in the middle of a conversation. Bitmoji offers an option to enable this keyboard in its settings. Remember, you can always go back and change your Bitmoji if you are unhappy with the results.

Sharing Bitmoji

To share Bitmoji, you can either enable the Bitmoji keyboard within your messaging application of choice or share stickers directly from the app itself. To send emoji in-app, just open the Bitmoji app, tap on the sticker you'd like to send, and select your messaging app of choice from the pop-up list. You'll enter the recipient on the next screen, and that's it. Sharing within your favorite chat or text app requires you to enable the keyboard in your settings. The one-time activation means you can then send Bitmoji from all your communication apps.

Are there any costs or risks associated with Bitmoji?

Bitmoji charges a small amount (usually around $1) for individual clothing packs, especially ones that celebrate specific people, teams, holidays, or special events. But other than that, Bitmoji is free to use at this time.

After installing the Bitmoji keyboard, an app alerts you immediately about the potential risks involved. The warnings will pop up on your screen - you'll have to acknowledge them before you continue the process, so you can't plead ignorance. The warning messages include one ensuring that you're well aware that Bitmoji needs a live server connection to upload your personalized stickers. It also has to monitor, from a broad perspective, what you're doing in your social media apps. The app also requests full access to your device, which may be a cause for concern for some users.

That said, Bitmoji won't be able to read anything you type physically. The keyboard simply needs to be connected to your app in order to work properly. Having that live connection to your data could potentially leave your personal information exposed, which may allow hackers to steal your information. Currently, there haven't been any Bitmoji-related mass hacks. So, these warnings shouldn't keep you up at night.

According to its privacy policy, Bitmoji may collect additional information from Snap-related apps. If you're using Snapchat or its sister apps, Bitmoji may monitor your behavior data and save it. Apps like Snapchat could then later choose to sell that information to third parties. Of course, there are many apps that have been doing that for years, so it's definitely up to you whether you're comfortable swapping some of your privacy for Bitmoji.

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Since remote learning started this past spring, Bitmojis have taken the education community by storm.

Available through the Bitmoji app, these customizable, mini-me avatars have become stand-in teachers running virtual classrooms, enforcing rules and expectations, collecting assignments-and making students smile, we've heard. Simply put, they're fun.

Amber Weaver, a second-grade teacher in Louisville, Kentucky, says she likes that her Bitmoji classroom-a virtual replica of her real one-makes resources like the school calendar easily accessible to her young students and provides them with a sense of virtual familiarity and stability during a tough time.

But not everyone is a fan of the Bitmoji craze. Some educators believe that they're a distracting fad and that teachers should be focusing more on creating effective lessons and supporting students' well-being instead of creating cutesy virtual classrooms, according to an article in Education Week. They also claim that Bitmoji resources raise issues of digital equity, as not all students have easy access to the internet or to digital devices to use them. Proponents counter that effective instruction and Bitmojis aren't mutually exclusive, and say they're broadly helpful in engaging students in virtual learning.

As teachers prepare for the fall, many are considering ways to bridge virtual and hands-on learning to keep kids engaged-and Bitmoji may provide the leg up to do so. We talked to more than 50 K-12 educators about how they're using Bitmoji and gathered links to their resources that you can download and customize for your own use.

Getting Started

To get started creating your Bitmoji universe, you need to download the app (available for iPhone and Android) and create your Bitmoji by selecting physical features like hair and eye color and an outfit. After creating your character, you can cast it in a huge array of activities, such as reading, dancing gleefully, or even eating a sandwich.

Next, download the Google Chrome extension, which allows you to choose a favorite image of your Bitmoji-perhaps your doppelganger washing its hands or saying "hello"-to copy and paste it into whatever format you'd like, such as Google Slides where you host your virtual classroom.

For inspiration, Facebook groups like Bitmoji Craze for Educators offer a range of templates and tutorials that show newbies the ropes, like this step-by-step video tutorial on setting up a Bitmoji classroom, and hacks that inspire veterans with new ideas. And of course, the examples below are a great starting point.
Note: Most of the examples mentioned in this article are linked to templates that can be downloaded. One type of link goes directly to a copy that can be customized to your heart's desire. The other goes to an open Google Slide. If taken there, click "File," pause your cursor over "Make a copy," and select "Entire presentation." From there, it's yours.
Bitmoji Classrooms

The most popular use of Bitmojis in education is for creating virtual classrooms, or virtual learning hubs (typically hosted on Google Slides, which can be integrated into a learning management system (LMS) like Seesaw, Google Classroom, or Schoology) where teachers post classroom materials and resources for students. Every teacher's Bitmoji classroom is unique. Some teachers have made them resemble their real-life classrooms or homes, while others have leaned toward fantasy.

Kindergarten teacher Sara Hannah's Bitmoji classroom looks a lot like her real classroom, she says, but with some elements of fun. In the virtual room, clickable icons link to assignments, games, read-alouds, and short video lessons-even the virtual cats are clickable. Incorporating Bitmojis has created more excitement around classes, which she says helps motivate students in virtual learning.

Brittney Harvey, an elementary school-certified occupational therapist assistant, created an occupational therapy room for her students in Oklahoma. The virtual room links to resources like Zoom for one-on-one sessions, pre-writing video lessons, and GoNoodle-a video library filled with exercises that help Harvey's students develop gross motor skills.

The Bitmoji classroom isn't limited to core subjects. Educators have created Bitmoji classrooms for at-home recess (grades pre-K-3), art classes (first grade), and maker spaces (grades K-6).

Setting Expectations and Norms

Teachers say they've found that Bitmojis can be a helpful (and fun) way to get students to remember the rules and expectations in their virtual classrooms.

Jillian Graham, a high school math teacher from Fort Mill, South Carolina, created norms around how to act during Google Meet classes and used her Bitmoji character to remind students about them, for example. While her students waited to join a Google Meet session, they saw her Bitmoji explaining how they should act on video calls with instructions like "dress appropriately" and "be an active participant."

Aimee Wilson, a 10th-grade U.S. government and English teacher, on the other hand, created a Bitmoji cell phone policy poster that outlined when it is and isn't OK to use a cell phone, while Brandi Dudley, a first- and second-grade teacher in California, created Bitmoji Covid-19 posters to remind her students of protective measures like handwashing.

Bitmoji Libraries

Many educators say they are using Bitmoji to create "libraries," or virtual bookshelves, linked to video read-alouds, PDFs, and digital books.

Cammie Duval, an elementary school teacher in Milwaukie, Oregon, created a K-2 growth mindset library for her district, for example, and has 29 libraries in total on different themes like " Mad Scientist," which have been downloaded as templates more than 90,000 times by teachers. To stimulate excitement, Duval hides a digital worm ("a bookworm") in every library that kids can search for as they peruse the books.

"Most of my students cannot read and don't have family members who have a lot of time to read with them," says Duval of the benefits of the digital read-alouds. "Bitmoji libraries give those kids the ability to fall in love with reading at home by themselves."

In light of recent events, some educators have been inspired to create libraries with a host of diverse books. Overcome with emotion after the murder of George Floyd, Tracey Burton, a pre-K-5 technology teacher in Ishpeming, Michigan, created a Bitmoji library that houses VideoLink links-YouTube links without the ads-that connect to read-alouds of books about different races and cultures like Mixed Me and Too Many Tamales.

"I didn't think I could change the world, but I do feel like I [can] make a change," says Burton. "Reading about other cultures makes the world smaller and more connected."

Relationship-Building Activities

Other educators have found that Bitmojis can play a role in building relationships and making deeper connections with their students from afar.

Last spring, Angie Baton Ritenour, a fourth-grade teacher in Farmington, Michigan, collaborated with two grade-level colleagues to create an iSpy Bitmoji room, which they used during a video call to get students more engaged in remote learning. They filled the virtual room to the brim with objects, like photos of students and items from their classrooms. During the video call, students took turns saying "I spy with my little eye...," and their peers had to guess what object they had picked-helping students build connections with one another.

And Amanda Wells says she plans on having her eighth-grade students complete an All About Me Bitmoji assignment so she can get to know them better this fall. On a templated Google Slide, students will share their interests coupled with a drawing or photo, such as a drawing of them playing with their dog, and write two complete sentences explaining why they enjoy each activity.

While some educators argue that teachers should be spending their time on developing engaging lessons rather than creating superfluous Bitmoji resources, educators have proved that they can do both.

Laura Hoomes, a kindergarten teacher in Huntsville, Alabama, says she's spent more time planning this summer than in previous ones, having already created over 40 Bitmoji libraries to use next year. She's also created home learning kits, weekly at-home crafts, and 22 center games for each of her students-none of which are Bitmoji-to give students a range of activities to choose from.

"I have two young kids, so it's mostly what I can accomplish at night after they go to bed!" says Holmes. "I'm just trying to be ready for virtual kindergarten."

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Both fun and practical, Bitmoji classrooms are adding some levity to fall planning this year.

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After taking a look at some of these prompts and discussing with peers, how do you envision your learning environments. What is NOW your philosophy in this area?

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How would you say children of today are different from those of the past? And, What do we need to consider about our diverse learners of today?

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Appendix 1: Building an effective learning environment

A.2.1 Definition

'Learning environment refers to the diverse physical locations, contexts, and cultures in which students learn. Since students may learn in a wide variety of settings, such as outside-of-school locations and outdoor environments, the term is often used as a more accurate or preferred alternative to classroom, which has more limited and traditional connotations-a room with rows of desks and a chalkboard, for example. The term also encompasses the culture of a school or class-its presiding ethos and characteristics, including how individuals interact with and treat one another-as well as the ways in which teachers may organize an educational setting to facilitate learning.....'

The Glossary of Educational Reform, 29 August, 2014

This definition recognises that students learn in many different ways in very different contexts. Since learners must do the learning, the aim is to create a total environment for learning that optimises the ability of students to learn. There is of course no single optimum learning environment. There is an infinite number of possible learning environments, which is what makes teaching so interesting.

A.2.2 Components of an effective learning environment

Developing a total learning environment for students in a particular course or program is probably the most creative part of teaching. While there is a tendency to focus on either physical institutional learning environments (such as classrooms, lecture theatres and labs), or on the technologies used to to create online personal learning environments (PLEs), learning environments are broader than just these physical components. They will also include:

the characteristics of the learners;

the goals for teaching and learning;

the activities that will best support learning;

the assessment strategies that will best measure and drive learning

the culture that infuses the learning environment.

Figure A.2.2 illustrates one possible learning environment from the perspective of a teacher or instructor. A teacher may have little or no control over some components, such as learner characteristics or resources, but may have full control over other components such as choice of content and how learners will be supported. Within each of the main components there are a set of sub-components that will need to be considered. In fact, it is in the sub-components (content structure, practical activities, feedback, use of technology, assessment methods, and so on) where the real decisions need to be made.

I have listed just a few components in Figure A.2.2 and the set is not meant to be comprehensive. For instance it could have included other components, such as developing ethical behaviour, institutional factors, or external accreditation, each of which might also affect the learning environment in which a teacher or instructor has to work. Creating a model of a learning environment then is a heuristic device that aims to provide a comprehensive view of the whole teaching context for a particular course or program, by a particular instructor or teacher with a particular view of learning. Once again, the choice of components and their perceived importance will be driven to some extent by personal epistemologies and beliefs about knowledge, learning and teaching methods.

Lastly, I have deliberately suggested a learning environment from the perspective of a teacher, as the teacher has the main responsibility for creating an appropriate learning environment, but it is also important to consider learning environments from the learners' perspectives. Indeed, adult or mature learners are capable of creating their own, personal, relatively autonomous learning environments.

The significant point is that it is important to identify those components that need to be considered in teaching a course or program, and in particular that there are other components besides content or curriculum. Each of the key components of the learning environment I have chosen as an example are discussed briefly in the following sections, with a focus on the components of a learning environment that are particularly relevant for a digital age.

Activity A.2 Influencing a learning environment

1. Why do you think I focused on learning environments from a teacher's perspective rather than a learner's perspective?

2. In order to create the learning environment for HIST 305 in Scenario E, Ralph Goodyear carefully considered the learning environment he wanted to create and ones he had little or no control over. What components do you think he had little or no control over?

3. What would you add (or remove) from the learning environment in Figure A.2.2?

4. Figure A.2.2 focuses on a learning environment from a teacher' perspective. Could you design a similar model of a learning environment from the perspective of a learner? What would be the main differences?

5. Does thinking about the whole learning environment overly complicate the teaching endeavour? Why not just get on with it?

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Is this a good representation of what a teacher needs to consider in the learning environment? What would be a learner's perspective and components that are most important?

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In a flipped classroom, there is a more flexible and accessible available experience for the students. It will be very beneficial to their learning experience in and out of school hours. The less intense and cluttered a curriculum is instructed the better of a chance there is for the student to succeed. Which the case will mean that a curriculum that is both enjoyed and approved by the teacher and student will lead to a better learning outcome since there will be satisfaction on both ends.

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Sin duda alguna, los estudiantes cambian a lo largo de los años. Como por ejemplo, los estudiantes pueden que aprendan mucho mejor en grupos. También, tenemos que incluir a todos y a las diferentes formas en la que cada uno aprende.

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Having a positive classroom environment is where students feel safe and comfortable when in the classroom. Students learn in different ways, so teachers will create activities in which they will understand. The video shows what a responsive classroom looks like and how it benefits both the student and educator. All students are having fun and excited while learning.

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The children of today are very tech saavy. They are more connected than ever. There has always been a wide array of learners, and even more so with the facilities we have today. We should consider that students learn differently, and some may learn better through technology because that is what they grew up with. As educators, we should try our best to implement effective technological use in the classroom to keep students engaged.

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Using bitmoji characters in the classroom can help teachers create a more comfortable learning environment where learning is fun! It can also create better bonds with students since many are familiar with bitmoji and enjoy creative things that enhances their learning.

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Schools are more diverse today than in the past. Children of today are more technologically inclined. In Physical Education, we have to be more inclusive in the different ways students learn and modify/adopt ways we can meet the students needs in physical activity. We can also find ways to incorporate technology to benefit the different types of students in learning about physical education.

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The role of a teacher in a blended environment is to facilitate learning for the students. This does not mean to make the content easier but rather to guide the students in learning. It is the same thing as face-to-face learning but incorporating the use of technology in the classroom, will help certain students be able to go back to something that they did not understand. If the student still does not comprehend they can ask the teacher for more clarification.

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The role of the teacher is to use the technology as an added resource to the teaching environment. The teacher must be knowledgable in the use of technology to incorporate it into the classroom. The use of technology helps keep the students engaged during learning activities.

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The teacher should be able to create multiple ways for student learning and to help assist each student's ability and their learning preference. They are the leader in the classroom but not technically the "top" because they share that leadership with students.

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Today, children are different because at a young age, many grew up with technology and are adapting quickly to new technology. Something we need to consider about these diverse learners of today is that they have experienced a worldwide pandemic as well as the constant exposure of technology.

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The excitement of Early learning is knowing you are in the process of creating the foundation of their education. This would be through having effective teachers and having a positive learning environment. By having effective teachers through their early grade levels, it setting up the students to succeed in the future in creating a solid foundation. As for a positive learning environment, students will be excited to learn and will feel safe in their environment.  Students who have a safe and positive environment will be able to grow their knowledge.

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Educators should strive for a student-centered classroom, according to both the book and documentary. The teacher must be confident working with students who have a variety ways of learning styles and skills.
The teacher in the film offered various learning centers where kids could study using a variety of tools, as she was also there to better assist and guide them with the technology. Blended learning has a lot of advantages as we saw that within a year of using the blended learning method, the teacher in the documentary witnessed a significant improvement in student passing rates, demonstrating how effective it can be.

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The role of the teacher is to be adaptable, she adjusted to incorporating technology in her lessons for the benefit of her students. She was willing to go through trial and error to find the right apps and ways to best make sure her students learn.

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The teacher’s role in a blended learning classroom is less hands on. The teacher offers support through technology in which the students can refer back to and re-watch over and over until they master a concept.

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The video does describe what positive classroom managment is like on the book. To have a good classroom dynamic the teacher and the students need to respond to one another. It allows for all the components of the classroom to be on the same page and make effective choices and steps in learning. Example is the triangle that shown in the classroom.

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In a blended learning environment the role of the teacher is to lead by example. In this video, we noticed the teacher transitioning from teaching through videos on youtube, to creating her own for her classroom and their specific needs. She even later had students make their own "podcasts." While the teacher is the "top" of the artful triangle, in a blended classroom the triangle becomes more balanced, and the teacher takes responsibility to guide the class.

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In the past, the students had less resources to help with their academics. Technology is a tool that has changed over time. They now have the ability to study through a Chromebook and even do homework. The students from now are growing up with technology making it easier to navigate through the devices. Students from the past didn't have many options for resources.

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Yes, Microsoft Teams allows for students to move through different levels of learning. Especially during times like the ones we are living which is the pandemic, it became THE way of learning. Providing students with the tools and ability to keep communicating and learning through platforms like Microsoft Teams has really made it possible. -EL2

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A positive classroom environment is one in which both teachers and students collaborate to make the classroom a safe and fun place to learn. In this chapter, we learned about how a responsive classroom looks like. As well as the attitudes that teachers should poses in order for effective instruction.

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In order to radiate that excitement to share ideas with our students, we believe that we must make them feel comfortable and ready for the content they will be presented with. Also, to take into consideration the type of learning preferences the students prefer and implement those into a positive learning environment. This type of environment will impact our teaching by showing us whether the students truly do not understand the content or it is because of the learning environment they are put under. Canceling out the option of it being the learning environment, because we have accommodated it to their preferences, leads us to believe it is the content they are struggling with. As for future EC-6 Bilingual educators, these accommodations can be met for ELL, ESL, etc. students. Low-income schools, like the one in this video, showed how incorporating technology was a great resource for the students. You can tell in the video how excited they looked to use technology in the school setting and this made them very engaged as well.

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Looking at the chapter about “What is an learning environment?” This is overall a good summary yet, it lacks more qualities on what a classroom is about. The given information is true on how we should make the classroom be based around culture with learner characteristics, assessments, content, skills, resources, and learner support. I also agree with the chapter on how a teacher may be or have less control in one characteristics but, can have a more powerful control in another characteristics. Each of the characteristics should be more defined as in for resources, technology can be more descriptive on the different types of technology like laptops, tablets or even phones. In addition, in today’s classroom many children come from different backgrounds to where many children does not know English. It is important to another characteristics which includes the background of students with their native language. Plus, the graph does not include students with disabilities or any conditions to where that becomes again missing a big characteristic in the overall graph.

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The role of the teacher in a blended learning environment is to serve as a guide without interacting hands on. They are able to teach and instruct from any place such as at home or at school. In physical Education we are able to provide instruction through links to videos or diagrams/pictures to promote physical activity.

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The role of the teacher in a blended environment is to assess the content in an effective way. The use of technology with the content material can help expand the options for students to learn, and have resources available for them to use. The teacher should be able to help guide students to use devices to engage in the classroom activities and projects.

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The flipped classroom approach puts the majority of the responsibility of the learning on the students. This approach does not take into consideration the different types of learning preferences of the students. Working with elementary students can make this approach much more difficult. Students may not have a stable home environment that allows them to view the videos. Many questions can go unanswered which will not help the students progress.

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A classroom that has positive classroom management is a successful one. Positive classroom management requires creativity in the classroom, but when that is mastered it allows the classroom to become changed into a dynamic setting. Teachers play a big role in positive classroom management because they are there to help the children understand what is going on. Students also play a big role because once they are engaged, they are able to collaborate back and forth with the teacher to make the classroom environment a fun and engaging one. This is what positive classroom management should look like an engaging and rich environment between the teachers and the students. One message that I feel positive classroom management is trying to send is to treat others you want to be treated. For example, if you, the teacher, model ideal behavior for your students, then your students will take your behavior into consideration and model it as well.

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The bitmoji classroom can give more accessibility by letting students access links through the use of bitmoji. In addition, it is a fun and creative way to engage learners, especially in a virtual setting. Using bitmojis is a fun and innovative way to enhance learning.

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The role of the teacher in a blended learning environment is to be knowledgeable of the content being taught. The teacher has to make sure all students feel welcomed and use differentiated instruction. The teacher must be able to work with technology and act as a mentor and be able to guide the students. The teacher's classroom must help students feel comfortable enough to learn while the teacher still has control of the environment. Finally, the teacher must be motivating, inspiring and effective.

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The use of Bitmoji as a means to extend the classroom experience, especially in times of Covid, seems like a good thing to try out. As mentioned in the article, Bitmoji can facilitate building relationships and forming deeper connections with students for the teacher. Using it as a way to introduce and discuss challenging topics is another beneficial point of introducing Bitmoji to the classroom. Bitmoji can better promote a chance of having a social experience amongst students, as they might get curious about their avatar and ask questions about certain actions they might be doing.

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We believe that Microsoft Teams is definitely a game changer! This software, especially during a pandemic, allows for students to collaborate with each other safely. We, as educators, know that students learn from themselves as well. Microsoft Teams keep this learning "ladder" in place even through there are safety precautions everyone needs to follow nowadays. In terms of the teaching aspect, the video mentioned it perfectly. It allows us, the teachers, to provide instant feedback, or view peer to peer interactions in real time. Microsoft Teams also allows for the sharing of apps and easily accessible documents and files from anywhere in the world. This software takes instruction to the next level. In our curricula, essay writing is something crucial, Microsoft One Note, makes this much easier in this digital age because of the editorial features, and sharing features with the teacher, instructor, and/or professor.

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Today's students have been exposed to a variety of technology tools that has benefited them academically as opposed to the less amount of technological resources we had back then. Technology is an advantage allowing them to have easy access to multiple resources in and out of the classroom. In comparison to the older generation where retrieving information wasn't as simple or in the palm of our hands.

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Despues de observar los videos y hablar entre los compañeros una de las cosas que nos gustaría implementar en nuestras clases es que los estudiantes participen más en grupos. Esto les ayudaría a tener mejor comunicación entre ellos y tener un impacto mayor en la clase.

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We envision our learning environments being a blend of face to face and technology based, this includes using the technology in the classroom or virtual learning. With the way that that the world is at the moment virtual learning is not unusual and is something that as teachers we need to learn how to incorporate them into the classroom. Teachers now need to find new ways to keep the students engage as in virtual learning it is very easy for them to move away from the computer and not pay attention. With new attention grabbers the students will be more engaged.

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The children now a days are more hands-on and tech savvy. These children learn better through other methods besides sitting and writing notes. There are more blended classrooms that accommodate to all students. Technology has evolved more to where it is included in the lessons. Teachers today are finding better methods to keep students engaged in lessons and continue to expand their knowledge. Students in the past did not have many resources to have a variety of learning materials as they do today.

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The responsive classroom approach allows students to become more responsible and develop social skills through collaboration. The responsive classroom also makes the teacher become more effective since she/he is getting to know their students. Studemts are actively engaged and invested in instruction. The message that this approach sends to principals, teachers, and other districts is, allowing students to have open discussions creates a successful learning environment.

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I do believe that these pracitces are doable. Honestly as a teacher we have to be able to do many things. However, these practices can be easilly incorporated in minor ways that don't have involve a ton of planning and effort. Over time the students will get used to these practices and the implementation will get a lot easier.

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The way students learn in the classroom and the tools they use now are very different than when I was in school. The thought that occurred in my head after every video I watched and article I read about virtual classrooms was “I wish they would’ve had that when I was in school.” That’s the reaction lessons should have on students! The “I want to do that!” saying or reaction means the students are going to enjoy the learning experience whether they know they’re learning or not. The fact that these apps (which I thought were only games) can be used for more than just entertainment purposes is an outstanding discovery. We know kids love technology, who are we to take all of that away and say paper and pencil is the only way? Using virtual worlds connect to all the ideas listed on pg. 52. Virtual world is all about experience rather than lecture.

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When using Bitmoji for classroom use gives two characteristics which give a more visual use and gives expression in the classroom. Teachers tend to use Bitmoji as a visual look of the classroom look as well as for activities for children. Bitmoji plays as a visual use for students to see in the classroom and make it a representation of how their classroom appears if the students view it in person.

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Yes, the best listed practices are listed within the article. Technology is changing the way teachers teach and using technology means that teachers and districts have to change traditional means of teaching. With the world becoming more and more dependent on technology, teachers have to incorporate it in their classroom and adjust the curriculum and classroom management to do so. As listed in the article it would be trial and error to find the best way for students to learn. Districts and teachers should listen to White's article and adjust the classroom set up and make every space a space to learn.

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Technology has made many advancements throughout recent years. Nowadays, children are more likely to be tech-savvy, and educators must adequately utilize it in the classroom. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has created many challenges and changed the learning environment. Children may need to attend school online, and teachers may need to limit group work because of health safety standards. Lastly, the population of schools in the United States is increasingly becoming more diverse, so it is important that children do not feel excluded in the lessons. Teachers should learn about the student's background and incorporate it in the classroom.

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A positive learning environment is very important for students. Having a positive learning environment helps students learn the easiest way possible. I am really excited about teaching elementary math. Math has a very negative aspect at times because students find it difficult. However, with the positive attitude and correct instruments students could have a good time while learning. In my classroom, I will create fun activities for each lesson where students will be engaged and entertained. When students participate in enjoyable activities enjoyable while they are still learning.

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One characteristic about Bitmoji classrooms are that students are able to click on links provided by the teacher. Another characteristic is that the teacher is able to share announcements and information regarding assignments and activities. This allows students to have interactive visuals as to what they are learning in the classroom for the day.

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In a blended learning environment, the teacher's role is to know exactly what they are teaching to students and be a great guide. This ensures the teacher will then be able to differentiate, add technology, and work with the different needs/skills/learning preferences.

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Using a Bitmoji virtual classroom can help the students be more engaged during instruction and the lesson. Because students are advanced with modern technology, the students are also able to create their own bitmojis and feel more comfortable with participating in class. In Physical Education, we are able to create an environment that includes the characteristics of a physical education setting such as the clothing, equipment, etc.

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Classroom management with the responsive classroom philosophy centers around students' understanding of social respect and responsibility. This is a good representation of the way classroom management is described in Chapter 4. Tomlinson (2014) asks how we can create an environment where students grow in respect for themselves and each other (53). This should look like each student finding a sense of belonging in the community and the school. Once this value is established, the students are more engaged in taking part in their own learning as well as creating a positive school environment.

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The children of today are different from the children from the past due to the rise of technology. The children of the past had little to no technological devices in their classroom that could be used to assess to help students. In contrast, the children of today are much more adept in using technology and is embedded in their daily lives, so implementing technology in a classroom of today can be diverse and effective if assessed properly. Lastly, the things we need to consider is the individual needs for each student to better adapt to the students needs and accommodation when using technology.

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Positive classroom organization creates a pleasant, learning-supporting atmosphere that is comfortable and respectful. It makes the students feel at ease and safe when speaking up, which fosters student involvement, positive social abilities, and high-quality education with fewer disciplinary issues. The relationship between both the teacher and students would be positively impacted as learners are able to express inquiries in a more relaxed manner. As a result of this, the teacher can maintain a cheerful attitude in the classroom by welcoming students cordially and promoting respectful dialogue.

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There is no doubt that students today are more diverse than students of the past. We believe that technology advancements play a large role in this diversity. However, students are more socially diverse, but not completely equipped with academic technological strategies. Learners today are also more culturally diverse than before. There is a more broad understanding of students and the setbacks they may be experiencing.

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When there is a positive learning environment students are motivated to engage with other students which allows improvement in the progress of each student leading them to success.

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This classroom does feel like a positive environment where students could learn. I think by being in a positive classroom students are able to be more motivated and wanting to learn in a fun way. Having such a positive attitude in class will send a message to students that they will want to be there.

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Algo interesante sobre el español es que gracias a esta lengua se nos pueden brindar oportunidades de trabajo al igual como lo hace el ingles. Del mismo modo, hace que los estudiantes obtengan conocimiento de la cultura hispana.

In addition to the culture, including historical context and knowledge can give the students a better understanding about the language and how it evolved and impacted people here.

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Seeing the different kinds of ideas being implemented into a classroom as the years go by, especially now that Covid is around (virtual learning), gives more access to the teacher with student's preferences and their capabilities in managing media. Now, the teacher can work with and know their students better by creating Bitmoji's, introducing virtual lessons, and providing a more accessible access to school/classroom resources. A classroom environment that is diverse, flexible and rich in resources is one that will have a better outcome in success within the student and teacher.

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A positive classroom creates a safe and comfortable environment with students, and it helps create a better connection between all students and the teacher. The students communicate better with their peers, and it helps them be more open to opinions and they are more considerate to feelings. A positive classroom opens the opportunity to show students that they are understood and if they ever need help, they could ask without feeling embarrassed. it also helps the teacher keep students maintained in the classroom and understand their students needs better.

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We agree with the author. We know teachers need to set high expectations for their students because they are very capable of handling challenges (expectations cannot be too difficult either) and since every student have different skill levels, they shouldn’t be treated as a whole but instead like individuals. This is why the ladder is important because it gives an opportunity for every student to grow no matter what level they are at. We do believe Microsoft Teams allows that to transpire because it’s an open ended application which allows for students to contribute no matter the skill level for each person.

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As a secondary English classroom, the most compelling content to me would be learning about new texts and making authentic connections. As humans, we strive to make connections with things that are familiar to us. When reading texts, we tend to look for connections within characters or within experiences in the texts. In order to excite students to learn and come up with their own ideas, teachers should formulate lesson plans to include authentic assessments. When students make connections to texts, there is a high level of engagement taken place in the classroom and students feel included.

Another thing to help students get excited to learn and formulate their own ideas, is to provide different methods of teaching. Because students have different preferences, teachers have to realize that not one size fits all. In  the Flipped Classroom video, one of the educators had different groups set up, each assigned by the students’ preferences, and it was able to improve test scores by over 20%.

Having this kind of differentiated environment, makes students feel included and allows students to collaborate with others that learn the same as them, allowing students to build off of each other. Authentic assignments and differentiated instruction, are methods that should be applied in all classrooms because they are both effective and enjoyable for students.

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We believe that a responsive classroom is a positive classroom, and this approach makes students feel safe. This strategy takes the classroom from reactive to proactive. Where students are engaged in learning, and contributing to the classroom environment. Responsive classrooms incorporate proactive learning, and collaboration.

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The practices in the article are doable in a sense that they can be implemented by making the learning environment manageable. We as teachers go through trial and error to see what works and what needs to be changed in the lesson. For example, in Physical Education, we have to find ways to incorporate and adapt to the space, equipment, and number of students we have when developing and teaching a lesson.

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The answer to this question is somewhat obvious, the differences between the students of today from those from the past is the level of technology. Now technology is more accessible for them and they are being exposed to such things from a very young age. We need to take into consideration all of the students learning preferences, and take into consideration the amount of technology to implement into the classroom/their learning. Things like Ipads and laptops can be accessible to all students when in the classroom, and maybe rented for them to take home.

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Responsive learning is a type of classroom management which instills confidence and cooperative learning in students. Through group activities students gain trust and respect for each other. Responsive learning changes the way students treat others in school and in their everyday lives.

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In Physical Education, our learning environment is face to face majority of the time. However, we can implement supplemental technology such as YouTube, pictures, diagrams, etc. These forms of technology can be beneficial in helping diverse students in the classroom.

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Bitmoji classrooms were a hit when the pandemic hit because it allowed students, teachers, and parents to get a visual virtual classroom. With everyone stuck at home and masked up, it was extremely difficult to make a personal connection with anyone, but teachers began using bitmoji classroom for the visual aesthetic for students to see what their classroom would look like with customized avatars of their teacher and peers. Although we found the bitmoji classroom a little boring as time went on, the connection to being able to be used immediately and the somewhat relevance to students, personal, and familiarity was there but it doesn’t offer much for student growth.

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We envision our learning environment to be a productive learning environment. For example, we will allow students to learn using technology. As teachers, we will use bitmojis to allow students to be interactive towards the lesson of the day. We will also provide students with a responsive classroom by allowing students to respond what learning strategies work best for them. Students are allowed to share their emotions about their learning experience.

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I do think that this app does indeed allow everyone climb to new levels of success. Because Microsoft Teams 4 is a great tool for both educators and students. In the sense that it facilitates education, communication, feedback, easy access to assignments, completely effective lessons for students. - A.Hdz

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This video serves as an example and a guide as to what positive classroom management is, what it looks like, and feels like. The message it sends is that of providing a safe, secure, and comfortable classroom environment in which students are the top priority. - A.Hdz

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I do think that these practices are doable. These practices have and can continue to prove effective for student learning. Despite the time it may take to plan, it would be worth every second as one would work toward providing and effective modern learning environment for students. -A.Hdz