https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5 en-us 2023-01-12 17:31:18 UTC 2026-02-12 17:37:14 UTC hello@padlet.com petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2486371507 After reading the article I felt like I could relate to it in a way. We discussed something like this in class. ChatGPT is an IA tool children have been using to have their essays written out. Technology is just getting stronger and stronger and in a way humans are losing skills IA tools have that we once had. As the article states children learn best if they handwrite stuff. Handwriting papers can really help children grow in becoming more reflective and deeper thinkers. A tip the article gives is as educators one should have their student's interest constantly to avoid using IA tools. The article mentions 5 ways to maintain the integrity of student writing. As an educator, you can be honest and let them know you are aware of these tools and how they could benefit from them, and how they lose certain skills by using these tools. Two establish conditions. Let them know their work should be original. Three talk often and take notes. An example is writing down notes every time a student speaks so then you could go back and reflect on what they have said. Four dedicate more time to instructional design. Lastly, give more time when you plan and grade material. This will show that you are putting your best interest in children's work. ]]> 2023-02-17 14:13:07 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2486371507 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2486413842 When I first saw this article I instantly thought of my favorite #teacheroftiktok. Sofia Bella. I was bummed when I didn't see her included in this article but she does show what a day-to-day school day is like. She demonstrates how she interacts with her students. She also shows what her classroom design looks like. The article mentioned that teacher TikTok creators can post things similar to what Bella posts but it also mentions that some educators post more about real-life issues in the education field and how it has impacted the style in which teachers teach. In my opinion, I feel like educators that use TikTok appropriately can really get to their audience since a lot of people in this generation use the app. At the very end of the article, it mentions how educators would recommend their younger selves to not pursue a career in teaching. I think it is sad to even read about this because I am sure about my decision but things may change in the future.]]> 2023-02-17 14:46:35 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2486413842 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2486450869 It is sad to see how "To Kill a Mockingbird" is in the process of being banned. I have heard so much about this book but I never read it. From my understanding, I feel like this book was an educational book that would be able to teach children about a subject a teacher couldn't. In the article, they mentioned that the teacher offered children the choice to pick between books. The majority of children voted for "To Kill a Mocking Bird." Before they used the book she let her students know that it has the N-word. She then proceeded to ask her black students for permission to use the book and they were completely fine with it. The process she used surprised me because I would have never put so much thought before using a book in class. Then she proceeds to have a mock court for this book. This is where I felt like children's opinions mattered because a lot of the books that go through this banning process mainly happen because of parents that report the book. They claim to say that the book isn't appropriate for their children to read because of the inappropriate use of language etc. ]]> 2023-02-17 15:16:57 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2486450869 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2486457868 The beginning of the article had me thinking. I think it is very common for a first-year teacher to imitate another teacher's form of teaching. I would be guilty of doing so only because I would be new to the education field and wouldn't know where to start. The author of the article claimed that the assessments were showing her clear proof that she wasn't doing well. She said her students loved to do labs but couldn't figure out how they connected to the material they were learning about. She also stated that the tools the school gave such as curriculum, workbooks, and online websites would bring boredom to her students. What she did was fantastic she figured out she was going to use the information the district gave to her and personalize the lessons. She did this in small chunks and found it effective. She had a weekly schedule planned out that would work for herself and her students. The advice she gives, in the end, is useful to me as a student reaching out to be an educator in the near future. She said that "It’s not about perfection in the lesson. Instead, new teachers should focus on their own growth and the growth of their students. Teaching is about creating a safe atmosphere where learning can occur." I strongly agree with her statement. In my teaching philosophy, I stated that I want to become a teacher that encourages imagination not only in the classroom but also outside of the classroom. I would totally would dislike being the teacher who instructs children what to do and what to learn because I am forced to. As a student, I would dislike coming into class if I had a teacher that would teach in that style. I will indeed take this teacher's advice and use it when I become a teacher.]]> 2023-02-17 15:22:40 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2486457868 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2535167905 Reading the title of this article really caught my attention. In modern times we are seeing various changes in society. I have seen all over the news about how women, LGBTQ, and many other groups losing their rights. This saddens me because history is repeating itself all over again. But this article brought back my hope. The article states that it is hard for a woman to jump from assistant principal to principal but that 80 percent of K-12 educators are women. Since it is hard for women to become principals they say it is better for them to find sponsorship to support the cause. The article also claims that there is potential for "transformational impact." New information I learned from the article is what mentorship really means when principals utilize it. Mentorship is more of guidance for principals that won't really open doors for them. Such as proving to a community or group what they are capable of bringing to the table. Thus sponsors are able to support the cause and prove women are capable of achieving tasks men could do in this position. I think it is great to know that there are sponsors that do this. ]]> 2023-03-28 14:43:37 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2535167905 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2535171239 Before reading the article the first thought that came to mind was figuring out how COVID impacted me as a student. It was hard at the beginning but in the end, it wasn't as bad. I just had to get used to it and figure out how I can customize the curriculum for myself to see what best helps me understand. As I started to read the article the main tool was brought up. Technology. Technology was a big part of COVID. The use of it was mainly forced. Teachers/Professors/ & many other professionals would meet up through Zoom and other virtual chat rooms. In the article, it states that teachers learned a lot of great skills when using technology but once they went to in-person education they forgot about all the new skills. I could see why this would happen. Even as individuals if we need to make a change we will but as soon as we are given the opportunity to "go back to normal" we will. COVID was beneficial to teachers by being a form of mental health support. This was the first "stress leave" of their careers. Another thing COVID taught educators is patience. Since the whole world was going through a pandemic everyone was getting sick. This skill they were working on was all due to COVID if it wasn't for COVID they would have never touched up on this skill. As a student, I think COVID really limited the time for me to enjoy my last year in high school. Even though we left school during the last few months we were still able to enjoy a graduation ceremony in person.]]> 2023-03-28 14:45:42 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2535171239 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2535172247 After reading this article, I found it interesting how I think this is a great idea to do in classrooms from a teacher's perspective. Both students and teachers learn from each other and how to interact with each other. This is a great way to start because they will need to face the real world once they graduate. Practicing in the classroom will better prepare them once they graduate. The article stated that Neurodivergent learners meant people with ADHD, autism, or trouble with brain functioning. Since these individuals aren't formally diagnosed they end up struggling in life. The struggles they may face are things such as depression, low-self esteem, and many other things. The article did talk about how teachers can help these children. A strategy was using the Universal Design for Learning framework. This framework " centers choice, balance, and self-esteem to establish baseline practices inclusive of neurodivergence." Another way is giving these children an option. These options could be used when doing a classroom activity. Children will remember these moments. Another great way to help neurodivergent learners is to avoid burnout. Teachers can do this by letting the child explore what they want to do. An example can be talking in a classroom and asking what best works for them when completing a specific task. After reading the article I thought it was interesting to find out different ways you can help neurodivergent learners. I just wished they have added ways other children can benefit from having neurodivergent learners in their classroom. ]]> 2023-03-28 14:46:20 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2535172247 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2535173852 Technology is playing a big role in today's world. I think it is crazy to think there is now a tool that can get your homework done with no trace of plagiarism. In class we explored the ways we can use ChatGPT and how if you submit a paper in they can't really accuse you of plagiarizing. Although it can be helpful to students it can also be helpful to teachers. The article mentions how teachers can plan using the tool. An example they used is how ChatGPT can make planning instructions. I think this tool can be very useful to an extent. Especially with teachers. With how much they have to do this tool will be able to help them reduce the amount of stress they already have. I also think they are able to get an idea of how to make lessons by using this tool. The article also included assessment making. I think it would be great to use for a classroom but would need a lot of editing in order to fit what the instructor is looking for and what materials to add to it. ]]> 2023-03-28 14:47:24 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2535173852 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2550453246 When we read this in class I thought it was crazy how more than half of teachers now are more than likely to leave the education field. The article stated that they have seen that teaching became more overwhelming after COVID-19. There have been surveys put out for teachers. These surveys are asking them how they are more likely to stay. 7/10 teachers' survey responses were getting more pay. I think the pay isn't all so bad, but maybe giving the teachers more recognition would show how much the administration appreciates them. The world today sees teachers as unimportant human beings. Which can be stressful but the intrinsic reward a teacher receives goes a long way to keep them in the field. I had another article about this in my current events journal about how COVID brought a lot of great things such as using technology more often and giving teachers a little break from having children in their classrooms. ]]> 2023-04-11 16:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2550453246 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2567509147 This article really surprised me. Education has been a topic a lot of businessmen try to avoid. They think it is unnecessary to talk about and they tend to brush off the topic. In this article, they discuss Biden's opinions over school shootings. The first thing mentioned is what Biden said about how he thinks educators shouldn't be threatened at their job and how unnecessary it is for them to carry guns. He also has called for gun control, teacher pay raises, more funding for students with disabilities, and preschool expansion. In my opinion, I think this is all talk until I see actions being made. What I think is interesting is his gun control opinion. While here in the state of Nebraska, they passed a law to permit less concealed gun carry. Their reasoning for doing this is an eye for an eye. I can understand their reasoning but a lot of the school shooters we have had in the past were diagnosed with a mental disorder and this law will not help reduce the number of school shooters we will have. It is much easier for them to obtain these weapons. This article was only two paragraphs long which also is reasonable since education has not been Biden's priority. I hope their will be options to help reduce the number of school shootings. ]]> 2023-04-25 16:22:21 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2567509147 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2567515084 As a student, I appreciate how much time some teachers would give to their students. There will always be that one teacher a student will remember but as a student I never saw the other side of the page. I recently went to talk to one of my high school teachers and during that talk, we discussed teacher burnout. What she told me was education can get overwhelming but ask yourself "Can you see yourself doing anything else?" My answer to the question was no. She told me that teachers need undivided attention as well as students but it doesn't always work like that and after reading the article I understood that teachers can go through so much when there is change. In the article, they mentioned how Maslow's Hierocracy will always come before Bloom's taxonomy. We should always ask how a teacher is doing before anything. Another great way to help teachers is by giving them time. Administrators should ask how they feel with time and if they can do anything to reduce stress. Then they mentioned how they can talk about change to a teacher. They recommended doing it around children so that they know what is going on as well. The way administrators receive feedback is through student reactions. I think these are great tips to do if one is an administrator I feel like they can go a long way. Teachers would also appreciate them more because they are showing a way of sympathy. ]]> 2023-04-25 16:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2567515084 petronagarcia02 https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2567546760 In class, we discussed how important it is to engage student learning. How children are most likely to come in with good attitudes to class. In this article, they discuss 6 counterintuitive strategies to boost student learning. 1. Assess more grade less. Grading can be easier but assessing will give more feedback about each child in their learning. If you grade more children will be more focused on a grade rather than what they are learning in class which isn't the best way to encourage learning. An example of this is having them write a paper instead of doing a test. 2. Give students text that they aren't ready to read. Giving them challenging books helps them want to keep learning. If you were to give them a reading-level book they wouldn't feel motivated to try and learn new things. 3. Design failure right into your lessons. Children should feel emotions when they have failed. If they do feel these emotions that means they are learning and vice versa. 4. Quiz students before they learn the material. A pre-test is a way of doing this. You would be able to see what educated guesses they have inputted and what you can focus on more. This also encourages children to find out the correct answers. 5. Don't answer students' questions. Let them think and figure out the answer. If you answer for them you aren't encouraging learning. 6. Encourage a little noise. Discussions are great for having students express their thoughts and hear from other students rather than hearing from the teacher. It can get boring and children need another way of learning. I think all these ways go hand and hand but also contradict themselves. I think that as an educator one should get to know their students first before using these strategies.]]> 2023-04-25 16:51:32 UTC https://padlet.com/petronagarcia02/8kxotq0pfnz78uo5/wish/2567546760