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MusicFirst Elementary is the perfect music education tool for young students, providing a complete K-5 curriculum with more than 1000 interactive resources that are tailored to engage and entertain them while they learn. Whether your an experienced music teacher or are new to the profession, MusicFirst Elementary has everything you need to cultivate a lifelong love of music.

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MusicFirst Elementary is the perfect music education tool for young students, providing a complete K-5 curriculum with more than 1000 interactive resources that are tailored to engage and entertain them while they learn. Whether your an experienced music teacher or are new to the profession, MusicFirst Elementary has everything you need to cultivate a lifelong love of music.

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Julie Palmer Gnotta: During the month of September, coaching conversations typically focus on supporting teachers in understanding their current reality by discussing student data and providing feedback on a PBIS observation walk-through and an informal classroom observation (IPOP). Once we have that data, we can move into coaching conversations to identify and clarify a meaningful professional goal for the year. This process includes helping teachers connect with professional resources that will support learning related to their goal.

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One of the biggest indicators of the Learner standard, to me, is when you talk with a teacher and they reference best practice or they talk about best practices without talking negatively or acting like it's a hoop to jump through. They're positive and excited to try them because they know that if it's best for student learning, it should be happening in the classroom. I love interacting with teachers in person or online that talk positively about different best practices, because you know that they're putting forth their best effort to help support student learning in their classroom.

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I am always ready to learn, I consider learning to be power. Also having the support of the Ed Tech Coach is essential to not feel alone on this path and know that there will be someone who can help me understand and keep moving forward.

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Studying through technology is a way to explore and gain knowledge. There is always something new to learn, I like challenges, although they give me a bit of nerve, with them I can learn that my limits go further than I thought.

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Learning is a gain of knowledge. By connecting with other teachers we can exchange ideas and expand our knowledge. In this way, we not only benefit as educators but we also benefit students through the knowledge we put into practice. Times are changing and there is always something new to learn or renew.

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Explore new pedagological approaches using technology-Suzanne DuVal High School Theatre Teacher: During the 4th quarter of last year I learned how to use Google Meet and how to do breakout sessions in Google Meet with my classes. My Theatre classes wrote 16 plays in small groups and performed them in Google Meet. We then learned how to post them on a private YouTube Channel so we could share them with our friends and family. It was a fun project that took my existing playwrighting unit and moved it online. Students wrote plays collaboratively in Google Docs and all of the worksheets were accessed through Canvas. I had not used Canvas or Google Meet before so I learned a lot that I will use in my classroom this year to create a blended classroom.

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Explore new pedagological approaches using technology-Suzanne DuVal High School Theatre Teacher: During the 4th quarter of last year I learned how to use Google Meet and how to do breakout sessions in Google Meet with my classes. My Theatre classes wrote 16 plays in small groups and performed them in Google Meet. We then learned how to post them on a private YouTube Channel so we could share them with our friends and family. It was a fun project that took my existing playwrighting unit and moved it online. Students wrote plays collaboratively in Google Docs and all of the worksheets were accessed through Canvas. I had not used Canvas or Google Meet before so I learned a lot that I will use in my classroom this year to create a blended classroom.

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Alizabeth Shirts 2nd grade teacher- To me this standard means that as an educator I am continually checking in with other teachers as well as other staff at my school to better improve the use of technology in my classroom. I love to communicate and interact with my ED Tech coach on how to use new, fun, engaging activities and sites in my classroom to improve my instruction and use a variety of materials that are engaging for my students.

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As an educator, having access to professional development in technology is vital for my growth and for my students' success. Using a variety of assessment tools for our students is imperative to remove the barriers for many marginalized groups, including our IEP/504 students, ELL students, students from diverse backgrounds and cultures. There are many ways for a student to demonstrate content knowledge and they are much more engaged when able to choose the platform. We can also use technology to create engaging activities for our students.

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Nicole Triptow
Using project based assessments that allows students to collaborate on their work is essential. Using programs like Google Slides, Google Docs, and Google Sheets, etc. allows students to work together to create and edit projects.

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Kaitlyn Fackrell
I recently joined a number of Facebook groups for different subject I teach and have used them as a way to learn from my peers, get ideas for teaching online during the school closure, and have found SO many useful ideas from different lessons, texts, websites, activities, etc. to use in the classroom.

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Arantza Sanchez Puig
Tecnhology provides us several resources to keep learning activaly from others. Social media is a great resource. Moreover, there are many exchange programs that allow us to learn while we participating in them.

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Malgorzata Prusinowska. As a teacher aid I am learning everyday new ways to help teachers and students.

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Shauna McClendon- Technology-wise I think I've learned the most from my peers during quarantine, honestly.  Having the opportunity to collaborate with my department and my grade level team gave me fresh ideas of the multitude of ways technology can be used to get students motivated and interested in their own learning.  I found various ways to use discussions: discussion boards on Canvas, Padlet, FlipGrid, etc., I learned to screencast to provide differentiated learning for my students that struggled with reading, and how to embed stimuli for students that were more auditory and visual learners.  Learning is something that is constant, not only for students but for educators.  We are learning so that our teaching is evolving with the times.

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Christina Andersen Shulze -Visual Arts Teacher
As a lifelong learner I try to maintain a growth mindset. Keeping in mind that I can learn from anyone and any experience if I have a humble attitude. I have learned so much from the other teachers at my school as well as coaches, staff and administrators. Keeping a good attitude about learning helps me to be patient with myself as I am trying to catch on to all of the new learning platforms and get used to all of the technology.

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Teaching is collaborative so making time to learn from other teachers both in your school and in the district. I bet you are also friends with other teachers on social media. Kind of like a jigsaw let others read things too and learn from them.

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There are now Facebook groups for Utah teachers of robotics and engineering.
Clief Castleton

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The words that stand out to me in this standard were "stay Ccurrent." For me, this means doing your own research. As a math teacher this means seeing how the topics we discuss are used today. For example relating our lessons to computer engineering and coding so that students can see the how the lesson relates to current day life. To stay current as an educator using this standard also means setting meaningful goals compiling your own data and finding out what new teaching strategies may work for you. I feel that collaborating with other teachers could really help me succeed in this standard.

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Attending conferences focusing on a specific learning strategies 

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Attending conferences focusing on a specific learning strategies 

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Jordan Hulet

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Technology is not typically used in Early Childhood for teaching our small students. We use a lot of technology behind the scenes in creating for the classroom, communicating with parents, collecting data, etc.  I would like to implement more tech use within my classroom in a way that enhances student learning rather than as a "replacement" for good teaching. Thus far, I have typically used tech to display photos larger so that all can see and hear. I'm hoping to gain some ideas via these modules, for use with small children.  Melody Bainbridge

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The Learning Standard for me, means just that. Always learning new things to help better my classroom. I can learn new technology by completing these modules, but I also like using my Ed Tech and my Coach. I consider myself to be a continual learner as things are always changing.

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As an administrator, the Learner standard is quite important. We need to model effective practices and recognize/validate our teachers who are both trying and exemplifying identified practices. We have to learn with and from our teachers about how these practices look, function, and impact student (and teacher) learning. This could be trying digital circles in our google meets faculty meetings or using Canvas as part of our faculty learning.

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Technology allows for increased personalization and differentiation of the learning experience for students. For example, using Khan Academy students can be assigned additional practice or they can move forward into more advanced materials. Technology makes this possible.

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The most important part about the Learner standard for me is keeping an open mind and a positive attitude about learning to use new programs and new technology in the classroom.  It can take extra time at first, but as we utilize new technology it can really improve and update our teaching and improve student learning.  I find it is usually worth the time I have put in.  I really loved using Flipgrid with our online learning these past few months.

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I have put an emphasis in learning. I am putting the focus on meeting kids where they are at. So for me this means collaborating with my team to help students be successful. That also means I need to have an open mind. I like working with technology and trying new things. This gives me an opportunity to grow and help my students realize no matter how they learn they can contribute knowledge. I plan to use the resources from this module, school PDs, AVID webinars  are things that I can continue to take advantage of and use technology more effectively.

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For me, this standard is  exactly what was stated on the first page: start where you are, and then move forward.  This means that no matter where we are, we can always learn.  There are many resources to help in this standard, and our district has put their money where their mouth is; ed tech coaches, online learning modules, achievement coaches, etc.

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Amy Graham
I think PLC's are a huge thing to help us as teachers to learn. Collaborating with other teachers with the same topic you teach and also talking to other teachers that have good ideas. Over the past few weeks and months. Talking to teachers on my team has really helped me to explore new resources. Actually for example, padlet was one of them. I have never used or heard of this resource, but in the future I would like to use it for my students as a discussion board.

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Debra Skeele I know that as a learner myself, I love working with new technology and in the world of biology there is always so much to learn! I have found one of the great benefits of the Pandemic forcing everyone to teach online is the amount of access I have to watching my counterparts teach and thus getting new ideas and information from them. I watch YouTube videos of other teachers every day while I clean my house and cook meals so that I can expand my own knowledge and learn new ways to use technology for my own future students.

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As a first year teacher, PD is so important to me.  I love that I can be a learner myself by doing online PD in technology and other areas.

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As a learner, I try to keep an open mind and shift my thinking to use technology and available resources to continue own learning in as many ways as possible. By doing that, I can also support my student's learning opportunities. I love using PBLs so they can experience that real world connection, while solving problems as a learning community. To refine my ability to teach more effectively, I continue using collaborative and virtual webinars, meet-ups, continue my own research and take advantage of many other opportunities that are offered through district PD's and our technology teacher.

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I am a conference junkie. I love going to conferences and seeing what the latest and greatest is in education. I have read John Hattie's research and utilize highly effective strategies whenever possible.

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Carla Nogales-Stay Current With Research/Local and Global Learning Networks

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Carla Nogales-Stay Current With Research/Local and Global Learning Networks

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The Black Lives Matter demonstrations have motivated me to learn more about racial issues, how to be an antiracist, and white privilege.  I have been following Black thought leaders and Black educators on Instragram to learn about the issues and broaden my perspective.  My goal is to be more conscious about my impact as a white person and in my work as a teacher with Black students, white students, and other students of color.

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To me, this is the most important aspect of the Learner standard. If you're not willing to explore and apply then nothing else happens. As a teacher in a classroom this *looks like* me attending professional development offered at both school and district levels. Then I would apply what I have learned in several scenarios, gauging effectiveness.

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Learners are important to educational technology because they are improving their practice through the use of resources, other people, or PD's. They take the practices that are new to them and find ways to introduce and incorporate into curriculum. For myself, this is mainly focused around the PD's that Canyons has to offer.

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Kimberly Simpson-Batey
I feel professional development is critical and I love it. This class is an excellent opportunity to learn and utilize numerous tools to help our students learn more effectively. I am also getting a micro masters in project management this summer. We can never stop learning

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Kimberly Simpson-Batey
I feel professional development is critical and I love it. This class is an excellent opportunity to learn and utilize numerous tools to help our students learn more effectively. I am also getting a micro masters in project management this summer. We can never stop learning

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One of the huge benefits of having technology in the classroom is that it transforms the way that students create things. They can use so many different tools to manipulate things to show their knowledge. Teachers need to have knowledge of current technologies that are available so that students can use them to show what they know!

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Emily Gonzalez (AHS) I tend to use tried and true student projects because it is comfortable for me, but it also creates stagnation where there is an opportunity for growth for both students and myself. Stepping out of our comfort zones will help student better internalize and reach learning standards. For example, instead of having students do a single voice recording on Canvas, students can use FlipGrid to have a video discussion with their peers (I teach Spanish).

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Lyndee McKay (HHS) I think the digital learning and planning opportunities have been incredibly helpful for me. For example, I belong to an AP Language group of teachers on Facebook, and the shared resources and conversations have been invaluable.

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What I like about technology, in terms of how we teach, is that it allows us to introduce kids to complicated topics in simplified ways through the use of simulations, and explorational lab experiences.

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Using PD/Canvas trainings (features) and using them for new blended learning/online assignments. I will need to increase my learning as a teacher.

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Andrew Van Wagenen: learning about different canvas features and using them to build better online/blended  assignments for students is daily practice I will need to do to increase my learning as teacher. Experimentation with different online platforms is what learning looks likes for a teacher on a daily basis.

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Andrew Van Wagenen: learning about different canvas features and using them to build better online/blended  assignments for students is daily practice I will need to do to increase my learning as teacher. Experimentation with different online platforms is what learning looks likes for a teacher on a daily basis.

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Using technology can be a great tool in and out of the classroom. Learners can benefit greatly from having the convenience of watching videos, having access to data, homework and other learning materials all in one place. Most High School students are very well versed in technology and using it to help them learn is great.

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Sarah Andersen (Park Lane ES)- Just before the shutdown, I had the ability to go to the Tech Conference.  I was able to hear from people more knowledgeable then myself, and found better ways to use tech I only heard of before.  It is important to continue to work within our school, district, and other groups to gain my practical use of tech to support the ISTE standards, and have that purpose drive planning and design.  I was grateful I had time to have a little practice with my students and Flipgrid before the School Closure.  We need to keep learning and let our students know we are all life long learners.  We were able to talk through and support one another while we were exploring Flipgrid together.  I feel like it helped a lot of students feel more invested in the learning.

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The Learner ISTE standard in the classroom looks like an educator trying to use technology in the classroom whenever possible. It also is not being afraid of it and not to be afraid to try new things that are technologically related. All lesson plans go through a curve to see if they work for the intended purpose, lessons including technology go through that same curve. If they don't quite work, readjust, but at least try to integrate technology.

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Explore and Apply Pedagogical Approaches Made Possible By Technology

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Explore and Apply Pedagogical Approaches Made Possible By Technology

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Julie Palmer Gnotta - The learner aspect of the ISTE standards is going to be the most critical as we all work to expand our skill sets around best instructional strategies using technology to provide engaging learning opportunities for our students, especially within blended and online settings.

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Learner: Explore and Apply ~ Jeff Nalwalker

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Learner: Explore and Apply ~ Jeff Nalwalker

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This standard looks like exactly what I am doing right now: completing this Level 1 Ed Tech Certification. I was always on the cutting edge with tech as a teacher as a building tech specialist. I'm glad we have been pushed to expand our knowledge by taking this course.

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I believe we are continually learning to meet the needs of our communities. As technology changes, it is necessary to keep up. Currently, we are doing a book study on "Digital Leadership". If administrators are going to lead, then they need to challenge themselves to learn along with their teachers.

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I believe everyone needs to be a lifelong learner. It helps you stay young when you keep learning things and keep your brain active. Everyone can learn something that will benefit themselves and others around them.  This is even more important for teachers who need to grow and change the way they teach as the technology grows and changes.  The students respond more to technology, because it's what they're used to and teachers need to be able to speak this language when they instruct.

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I have learned so many new online platforms over the last few months. I have become more comfortable using the many different forms of technology and being able to incorporate them into my students learning.

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As the needs of our students become ever more diverse and student levels of ability become ever more different, we have to stay abreast of the best technology we can find to meet their needs. One teacher cannot meet all students' needs at their level, but with technology, a teacher might be able to do so.

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I think it is important to also stay up-to-date with all the new technology that students are currently using and if possible try to implement them as well into the classroom. Our own training and access to resources as teachers is very important for us to be able to learn and then teach so students are more interested and engaged.

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It is crucial for teachers to stay relevant in current evolving and advancing technologies in order to become an effective facilitator in the classroom. Therefore, teachers must embrace as many opportunities as possible to learn new technologies and pedagogies to empower ourselves to enhance student learning. - Waisum Buenning

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As teachers, we must alway be open to learning new things.  Incorporating technology into instruction can increase the variety of strategies used to reach students.  This is especially important to me as a special educator.  Technology will allow me to personalize and differentiate  lessons to address students' individual needs and goals. Jane Hereim

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[Gabriela Ruiz] Pedagogical approaches made possible by technology--differentiation

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[Gabriela Ruiz] Pedagogical approaches made possible by technology--differentiation

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I really like the idea that it can be easier to differentiate assignments or tasks through the use of technology, and it's so much easier though a platform like Canvas. I can add different due dates for assignments, include media that will help complete a task or assignment or even modify the rubric to cater to the needs of specific students. I really feel like the use of technology in our classrooms in the end saves me so much work and allows met to more easily analyze test scores, incorporate more engaging material and create a fun learning environment.

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I feel that the phrase "we never stop learning" is applicable to our teaching career more now than ever. Thanks to the soft closure, I have learned so much about technology these past couple months, and am excited to continue learning new programs and ways to excited students with technology in the classroom.
Jackie Marquez

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Melissa Thorne 1a pedagogical approaches and personal goals

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Melissa Thorne 1a pedagogical approaches and personal goals

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I feel like I've already learned so many new technology tricks through the "soft closure" - and while I would much rather be in the classroom, I'm appreciative of the opportunity it's given me to learn new skills! I love that "Learner" is one of the ISTE standards because I think it points toward a growth mindset. I don't have to know everything now, but I can keep creating new goals. I'm excited to learn more ways to use technology because I think it will help me maximize classroom instruction time and enrich the things we learn with tech activities. I think the concept of being a learner is something we are asked to do the PLCs and CTESS goals, etc., which can sometimes end up being a hoop to jump through, so I'm glad that this course gives the opportunity for some concrete things I can learn and implement.

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I believe that being a learner is something we never stop doing. Every year, I learn new ways to improve my teaching. The objectives for this standard are seen in our everyday lives. By discussing in PLC's way to improve our teaching, recording ourselves with Swivls, attending conferences, PD's and reflecting on our CTESS and goals, we are improving our teaching and learning new things.

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Being a learner is continually looking at my teaching practice and evaluating my teaching, networking with others to see what is working elsewhere and engaging in ongoing professional development.

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Rachel Farmer - I believe I am making great strides towards satisfying the role of learner.  I have started engaging students in a local learning network by creating a blog posting assignment where they have to create several blog posts related to their knowledge of nutrition subjects.  I am also attempting to stay current with research by taking graduate course work to help me improve my teaching methods.

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Rachel Farmer - I believe I am making great strides towards satisfying the role of learner.  I have started engaging students in a local learning network by creating a blog posting assignment where they have to create several blog posts related to their knowledge of nutrition subjects.  I am also attempting to stay current with research by taking graduate course work to help me improve my teaching methods.

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Melinda Miller- I applaud your energy to enroll in additional PD courses. I have been doing this for the previous two years and have continued during this school year. I have found it beneficial to learn new ideas to bring to the classroom. I have also found it helpful to still put myself in the role of "Student" so I can constantly reflect on my student's experiences in my classroom.

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Most of these objectives for the standard of Learner can applied in daily teaching life.  As teachers, we are always learning new things.  This standard enables us to keep our teaching practices current and engage students at a level they are either used to or will need to be comfortable at in the future.  It helps us/students keep up with new technology practices/uses. We can use technology to do things we might not be able to do in real life (ask an expert, take a virtual field trip, view documents, have discussions with students from other schools/states/countries, etc.) and opens the world to us.

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As teachers, we are or should be, lifelong learners.  Just because we learned something 5, 10 or 20 years ago, doesn't mean we are done learning.  I think that we need to be an example to our students  that learning never ends.

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Angela Crawford - Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks

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Angela Crawford - Pursue professional interests by creating and actively participating in local and global learning networks

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Teachers have to be learners or they will not keep up with a shifting society.  Daily learning for the teacher might include being part of social media groups, attending seminars and conferences, reading up on the latest studies and scientific information regarding their subject, etc.  You cannot expect others to learn from you if you are not learning yourself.  I consider myself a lifelong student and believe there is always something for everyone to learn at every age and at every stage.

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Pedagogical approaches I used technology in my Dual Immersion Class to help my students learn the Target Language.  Programs such as Kahoot, Nearpod, A-Z learning, Quizlet , Brain Pop and many more really help my students stay engaged, but what I really like about some of these programs is the feedback I get.  I instantly see my students learning skills, and I can plan my teaching and review my teaching based on the data that I receive.

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c. Stay current with  that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

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c. Stay current with  that supports improved student learning outcomes, including findings from the learning sciences.

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Jacquelyn Gillis - I think this is important because every year we have new students and have to adjust instruction to maximize their benefit in their own learning outcomes. By staying current we can change our instruction to better serve them every year. This is something I apply in my classroom currently since every year is different and my students benefit from different methods of instruction.

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For me another a way to pursue professional interests is listening to educational podcast. I really enjoy the Cult of Pedagogy Podcast.

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I like to get ideas from my peers for new ways to incorporate technology into the art classroom. I always try out these ideas in my own way and then reflect on what worked and what didn't in order to improve on it for the next lesson.

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Continually expanding my practice by researching (learning about), practicing (putting into practice), testing (getting feedback on) a variety of technology based learning strategies from collaboration and educational opportunities. I am excited by the infinite possibilities to learn and grow through the implementation of the ISTE standards.

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With how quickly things change, it's hard to know what to keep up on. We need to be aware of what's out there and choose technologies or practices that will fit our topics and help expand our teaching styles. Kevin Wood

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For me one of the biggest uses of this ISTE Standard would be the benefit of using it to create a meaningful PLG that can be used in conjunction with technology. In our PE department we love to gather data and assess our effectiveness based on the data received. (Fitness testing)

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Students are very comfortable with the use of technology. I can see how using a program, such as Nearpod or padlet, would be an effective way to allow students write responses and then respond to or build on thier classmates responses.

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Designing a course that looks great takes practice and learned skills. I have taken design courses online that show me how to organize my online content so it is easy to navigate while also being pleasing to the eye.

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Reaching out to global networks - Stephanie Kourianos

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Reaching out to global networks - Stephanie Kourianos

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I like to watch videos of teachers on YouTube - there are a few I subscribe to and try to always catch their videos for some great ideas. I have used a lot of their ideas in my classroom, or modified their plans to fit my needs.

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As an ELA teacher I like to use Kahoot as a tool that reinforces our learning. Students are highly engaged in Kahoot, and it's an opportunity for the teacher to review and apply the learning. UtahCompose is also a great tool because it provides instant feedback on a student's writing.

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Stephanie Kourianos -  Use technology to increase personalization and differentiation - 

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Create professional learning goals with your Ed Tech coach that help personalize your learning and allow for differentiation. This will help the educator d feel confident that their lessons are effectively speaking to their audience while also providing opportunities for students at different levels to learn.

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With the world at our fingertips, it has never been more important to help students learn to navigate through the online world. In this we need to demonstrate our own learning with our students and model best practices.

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I use my Ed Tech as a resource to learn new things technology can offer my students. I would like to continue learning ways to engage my students through interactive technology.

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Technology allows for teachers to continually improve their skills through online instruction, research, and accessing other teacher's ideas. It is important for teachers to continually improve their knowledge to keep their instruction fresh and up-to-date. Katherine Chipman

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Jennifer Reese - Technology is constantly changing and we have to keep up with the new research and resources. I went through the Ed. Tech. Endorsement program through Canyons 7 years ago and I'm going through it again to update my skills and knowledge. As an achievement coach this standard is important to me because I want to make sure I am continually working to improve my skills and knowledge so I can best support the teachers I work with on a daily basis. There are so many resources and so much information out there that it can be overwhelming for teachers and students. Having the skills to be able to distinguish which tools will support and enhance learning are critical. I'm hoping to continue to expand my skills through this course.

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One thing that I see as a big challenge in classrooms, when teachers are aware of accommodations for students, but their classroom is not set up to have easy access to the accommodations.  This becomes a barrier because teachers do not have time during the lesson to set up a student with their technology support.  Having technology now used throughout different lessons can help enhance the tools being used and give students the opportunity to learn what technology can support them.  There are so many tools just by opening a computer.  It is important as educators we also stay current on what extensions and supports we can use on our student computers.

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For me I think the standard would be used in my daily practice fairly easily. I love using technology in my classroom and showing my students new and engaging technology. We use all kinds of different tools to collaborate and create outstanding work. The ISTE standard also fits in because in my professional goals I always mention using technology to bridge the gap for students with exceptional learning needs.

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A learner demonstrates this standard by setting professional learning goals and by continuing to research best practices. I put my professional learning goals for each year on a poster in my office to help keep me focused throughout the year and to write down what progress I'm making towards those goals. In terms of practices, I always look for researched based strategies and write down, where did I get this idea. That way when I'm sharing with others I can use that research-based practice to produce data that will help me continually improve.

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I like to encourage my students to learn to use technology to research their own questions. Rather than simply accepting the first google response, it is important that we are able to search for the data and facts and make our own conclusions.

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I agree with many of the posts that I read. One was by an anonymous person saying that we, as teachers, had to keep up with learning new technology so we can keep up with the students. I am an older teacher (old school) and have had to learn new technology. I really was afraid of it, but as we have had to make a canvas page for online teaching, it isn't as bad as I thought. I actually have as my professional goal to finish the fast track course, and to try to finish this course also. i am proud that I have already learned so much!

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One of my professional learning goals is to participate in technology-related professional development even when it is uncomfortable and scary for me.  I know that increasing my skills with technology will help me to help my students access learning more effectively.

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Kami Abercrombie:
One of the ways I have learned the most is through collaboration with my peers.  We are all taking courses, and working with technology constantly.  Sharing knowledge and ideas with your peers will only improve your own learning and teaching.

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When it comes to learner and as part of the office staff, i have really appreciate the conferences offered by Canyons to help me better understand the way Skyward works and use it to help me do my job better. I hope to continue learning

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Continually Improving Practice - Laura Rasmussen

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Continually Improving Practice - Laura Rasmussen

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In daily practice the teacher is continually improving. Each day is another opportunity to incorporate and improve upon the use of technology in the classroom as well as personal learning. Technology can be used daily during small groups providing students with immediate feedback, and differentiation, as well as provide opportunities for project learning and collaboration even in primary grades. It is important to be willing to seek out and become familiar with new programs to continue to improve and implement learning strategies with technology.

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Teachers are life long learners. I have witnessed incredible growth and learning from teachers since at home learning due to COVID 19 began. Many are utilizing components of technology that they were previously uncomfortable using and are now excited to continue implementing the new knowledge gained when they return to the classroom.

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I've always felt that is is critical for a good educator to be a good learner, willing to be open to new ideas. However, being a learner has taken on a whole new dimension since the C19 school closure and the very sudden need to provide students and equitable education via technology. It has forced me to dig in my heels and to admit that I really need help and guidance. I've come to see the real depth of technology and I am humbled by how much I have to learn.

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When it comes to learner, we have to understand that this is not just the Student in our classroom.  This is the educator, administrator, counselor, etc.  We all need to embrace the changes that come and understand that the only constant in life is change.  Using technology to enhance that learning is so important to not just gain content, but to learn how to use technology to enhance that learning and in turn, understand how that tech can impact our own lives and the lives of students.

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I think being a lifelong learner is a big take away from this. Stay up to date with educational technology and practices.

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Technology, definitely, is impacting the new way of teaching. This is enhancing ways of learning for students, teachers, administrators and the community.

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I, as the teacher, am still a learner. I have to stay up to date on the different things that occur and bring them into my classroom. As well as, I can then take this knowledge and apply it so that my students then become the learner by being actively engaged in the local and global network.

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Teachers themselves are learners who have to stay up to date on all of the technological ways that we can teach. One of the best ways to learn and become proficient in technology is by collaborating with peers and coworkers. I know that through this entire learning curve of using technology to teach our students I have learned more from working with my team than from anything else.