https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks Cultural Awareness, Self Efficacy, Self Agency & Civic Engagement en-us 2022-05-11 01:13:55 UTC 2025-12-31 21:53:54 UTC hello@padlet.com alethiamariacruz https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178551691 To connect to cultures other than their own, one virtual learning tool teachers can integrate into classroom instruction and students can navigate is the “Digital Civics Toolkit” website, which is a digital platform that provides learning opportunities through a series of modules tailored for high school students - but adaptable for all ages – and encourages and supports participation, investigation, dialogue, voice and action in relation to civic responsibilities and cultural issues - in one’s own community and communities around the world. The purpose of the site is to empower student advocacy through exploration of issues personally relevant enough to prompt further research, dialogue, and action steps – such as drug use, racism, immigration, and LGBTQ matters, to name a few. Students start with conversation starters then proceed through a series of activities before a final reflection.

]]> 2022-05-11 01:26:32 UTC https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178551691 alethiamariacruz https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178625300 This blog post focuses on the importance of appreciating, respecting and building upon the cultural assets students bring to the learning community. It specifically points out ways in which technology can facilitate culturally responsive pedagogy. For example, integrating and making translations tools easily accessible to students and families, and implementing platforms that support communication, choice and collaboration, such as text-to-speech, Google Hangouts, Skype, personalized videos and comment threads. Read more and watch Alicia Discepola share her thoughts by clicking the link. ]]> 2022-05-11 02:24:06 UTC https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178625300 alethiamariacruz https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178648868 This is a great site for accessing resources promoting diversity, equity, inclusivity & respect and appreciation for all cultures. Use the materials to spread the word in your classroom and school community. The site not only provides reviews but quick and easy links to valuable information and materials. Some free sites include the "Anti-Defamation League," "Asian Art Museum," "National Geographic Education," and the "National Museum of African American History & Culture." Explore and you will be sure to find the perfect fit for your style of teaching and students.]]> 2022-05-11 02:41:58 UTC https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178648868 alethiamariacruz https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178712684 PenPal Schools is a platform providing students in 150 countries with opportunities to connect, communicate, and make friends, while simultaneously participating in collaborative project-based learning experiences - all while fostering respect and appreciation for cultural diversity. Click the link to join and consider having your students write a poem with a student in another country or discuss solutions to pressing world problems. ]]> 2022-05-11 03:34:02 UTC https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178712684 alethiamariacruz https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178742325 2022-05-11 04:06:42 UTC https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178742325 alethiamariacruz https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178742991 2022-05-11 04:07:34 UTC https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178742991 alethiamariacruz https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178743509 2022-05-11 04:08:10 UTC https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178743509 alethiamariacruz https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178833519 Before you begin your journey of promotion and facilitation of "Student Agency" be sure you can define it. This article analyzes the characteristics of self agency - some being goal setting, planning, reflecting and a belief in one's ability to achieve - all which can be developed with the right teacher support and guidance. ]]> 2022-05-11 05:39:38 UTC https://padlet.com/alethiamariacruz/Bookmarks/wish/2178833519