My EPI Journey by Yuri Torres Kam https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio en-us 2025-05-27 21:40:47 UTC 2025-05-29 03:34:02 UTC hello@padlet.com Why I chose teaching yuritorreskam001 https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio/wish/3469763880 I chose to teach at the high school level because it is a formative and pivotal stage in a young person’s life—academically, emotionally, and socially

]]> 2025-05-27 21:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio/wish/3469763880 My past experiences with technology yuritorreskam001 https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio/wish/3469769001 Multimedia and Presentations:

  • I have created PowerPoint slides, videos, or visual content to support learning.

Digital Learning Platforms:

  • I have used Google Classroom, Moodle, Microsoft Teams, or other LMS platforms to assign work, share materials, or assess students

Virtual Labs or Simulations:

  • I will have incorporated online biology simulations (e.g., PhET, Labster, Gizmos) to demonstrate cellular processes or experiments.

]]> 2025-05-27 21:56:36 UTC https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio/wish/3469769001 My goals for this course yuritorreskam001 https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio/wish/3469771108 Learn more about technology in education to be able to apply it and be more efficient in training young people.

]]> 2025-05-27 22:01:11 UTC https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio/wish/3469771108 Hopes and concerns about integrating technology in the classroom yuritorreskam001 https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio/wish/3469774498 I chose high school teaching because I believe this is where I can make the greatest impact—helping students connect knowledge with purpose, and empowering them to see themselves as capable learners and responsible global citizens.

I’m hopeful that technology will continue to transform classrooms into more dynamic, inclusive, and collaborative spaces. It offers incredible opportunities to personalize learning, bring abstract concepts to life, and connect students with the wider world. However, I’m also aware of the challenges—such as unequal access, potential distractions, and the risk of overreliance. My goal is to strike a healthy balance, using technology to enhance rather than replace good teaching, while advocating for support systems that ensure all students benefit from its potential.

]]> 2025-05-27 22:07:59 UTC https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio/wish/3469774498 My earliest experiences with technology yuritorreskam001 https://padlet.com/yuritorreskam001/497lnnba5a1tmaio/wish/3469780897 Overhead Projectors and Transparencies

Slide Projectors or Filmstrips

I was using a floppy disk

CD-ROMs and Educational Software

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