Personal portfolio by Natasha Starr

neejogin2014 — 2025-06-03 00:20:10 UTC

Hello everyone. I'm so excited to embark on this adventure with you all. Just like the Doctor, I believe in the power of curiosity, the importance of asking questions, and the thrill of discovering new ideas and adventures. This portfolio is to show off some of the assignments we've learned in this class, share our teaching beliefs and to show off our future (or current) classroom skills.

Teaching Philosophy Statement

neejogin2014 — 2025-06-21 01:24:16 UTC

Someday, I hope a student comes back and tells me I made a difference... that something I said or did helped them believe in themselves, or sparked a curiosity that stayed with them. That would mean everything.

Kenanow Reflection

neejogin2014 — 2025-06-21 01:51:14 UTC

Connection and community are important. Philosopher's talk about how important it is for someone to feel like they belong. In the classroom and community, it should be that way.

neejogin2014 — 2025-06-21 02:04:00 UTC

Lesson Plan with Reflecting on Kenanow Model

Canva

neejogin2014 — 2025-06-21 02:41:40 UTC

Canva makes it easy to create posters, slideshows, and to make boring assignments look more colorful and fun. I’d use Canva for group work in the classroom because it lets students show their personality with their favorite colors and backgrounds. It encourages them to be creative and make projects that feel more personal and unique.

neejogin2014 — 2025-06-21 02:56:58 UTC

Padlet allows you to set up summaries, look up information, connect links, and set up polls. I used Padlet in my lesson plan with water where students would use it to peer-review each others assignments.

YouTube

neejogin2014 — 2025-06-21 03:10:25 UTC

YouTube can be a valuable tool for any teacher. While the specific video I shared isn’t educational on its own, it demonstrates how YouTube can be used effectively in the classroom. In the future, I could use YouTube to showcase student work, highlight art exhibits, or preserve class memories. It’s a versatile platform that supports sharing and celebrating learning beyond traditional lessons.