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UC Berkeley GSI Teaching and Resource Center Website

lcfratta — 2025-07-20 23:18:41 UTC

I can use this site, specifically the "Theory and Research" section, to inform my own teaching practice. There are a variety of resources surrounding pedagogical concepts, such as scaffolding and zone of proximal development that can support lesson planning. The resources about different learning theories can also support this by providing research-based information about student learning and best practices for a variety of learners.

Jean Piaget - Theorist

lcfratta — 2025-07-20 23:25:32 UTC

Piaget emphasized the importance of developmental stages and discovery- and experience-based learning, supporting a constructivist approach to teaching. Understanding his theories and pedagogical concepts can support my planning for student learning experiences. Using scaffolding to support and promote peer interaction surrounding concepts is one way Piaget influences education today.

"Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning" by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, and Mark A. McDaniel

lcfratta — 2025-07-20 23:33:37 UTC

This book emphasizes the importance of active and experiential learning. Passive learning is much easier to plan for, but well-developed, relevant, and engaging is more worth-while. I can utilize the pedagogical concepts outlined in this book to ensure that I am creating learning experiences that meet the needs of all students, so everyone takes an active approach in learning and collaboration is possible in the classroom.

"Digital Leadership: Changing Paradigms for Changing Times" by Eric Sheninger

lcfratta — 2025-07-27 20:45:00 UTC

This book is aimed at school leaders. Its focus is on how different technology integration models can be utilized in schools in a meaningful and effective ways. Effectiveness and overall meaning is what I find to be the most challenging piece of TIM because I want to ensure that I am not simply checking off a box. This book would be a great resource to support my overall understanding of meaningful implementation. Additionally, I have leadership aspirations, so this book being tailored to school leaders is also a good support.

Florida Center for Instructional Technology Website

lcfratta — 2025-07-27 20:49:41 UTC

This website is a great resource to understand TIM. The way that each stage of tech integration is broken down is very understandable and user friendly. I also really like the video examples and additional resources provided when you click on a specific level. This site is definitely one that I will return to for support and ideas.

"Cult of Pedagogy" Podcast: Episode 241: "Six Tech Tools to Try in 2025"

lcfratta — 2025-07-27 20:56:49 UTC

This episode of "Cult of Pedagogy," as well as Jennifer Gonzalez's other annual tech tool episodes, offer different tools that can be used to enhance student learning. Technology and education are ever-changing and growing. Different tech tools also come and go rather quickly based on different pedagogical practices and ideas. It is helpful to keep up to date and receive different suggestions about tools that can elevate learning experiences through technology. I will definitely return to this podcast for more tips and ideas on technology integration.

"Educational Duct Tape" Podcast: Episode 84: "Engaging Instruction with TPACK + SAMR"

lcfratta — 2025-08-03 17:35:36 UTC

This episode of "Educational Duct Tape" discusses how to craft engaging learning experiences, using effective technology integration. In this discussion, clear tools and tips are explored and application of TPACK strategies are shared with real classroom examples. This episode provides me with TPACK principles and clear intersections between content, pedagogy, and technology, as well as tools that I could apply to my classroom to create more meaningful learning experiences.

Common Sense Education Website

lcfratta — 2025-08-03 17:40:33 UTC

The Common Sense Education website, specifically articles like this one, "Teachers' Essential Guide to Teaching with Technology," is a great resource that I can use to support my understanding and application of technology in the classroom. This article, much like many articles provided by the site, answers questions like "when and how should students be using technology in class?", "what is the best way to set up my classroom for device use?", and "what policies and procedures will help me get the most out of teaching with technology?" These are all questions that I have definitely asked myself when considering technology integration. I also like how there are links throughout the articles on this website that can bring you to a variety of other resources to further support my professional development.

Edutopia: Technology Integration Section

lcfratta — 2025-08-03 17:43:20 UTC

The Edutopia website is full of great resources for educators. The technology integration section provides many articles and case studies that give great insight and information into best practices for technology integration, including TPACK. These articles look at real classrooms and how technology has been introduced effectively to support content understanding and pedagogical practices. I enjoyed reading about experiences of other teachers to learn how technology has supported them and their students in elevating their practice.

Common Sense Tech Tools Page

lcfratta — 2025-08-05 15:46:22 UTC

The Tech-Creation Tools page, as well as other tech tool pages, provided on the Common Sense Education website are excellent resources. I will absolutely return to these pages for tool ideas. The lists are broken down into purposes, formats, and best practice uses in the classroom. I really like how full reviews are provided, as well as grade levels that would benefit most from the tool. These web pages are definitely resources that I will continue to use, and I will share them with my teammates, as well.

Article: "The role of digital technologies in development of 4cs competencies of learners" by Gabriela Kiryakova

lcfratta — 2025-08-05 17:21:48 UTC

This article explores how integrating tech into student learning experiences creates more student-centered lessons that develop the 4Cs. The article itself is research-based, but offers a variety of ideas and tools for integrating tech that highlight the 4Cs. I would definitely come back to this resource as an opportunity for reflection to see how my practices align with research-based best practices. Additionally, I can then plan for how to integrate tech in meaningful ways to develop these in my students' learning experiences.

"House of #EdTech" Podcast: Episode 174: "The 4 Cs - Real Talk"

lcfratta — 2025-08-05 17:30:26 UTC

This episode of House of #EdTech looks directly at the 4Cs and how different tech tools can be integrated into the classroom to support student learning and develop each of the 21st Century Skills. I would use this as a resource to gain deeper understanding of Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, and Critical Thinking and what each of them looks like in education. Additionally, this episode provides different ideas for tech tools that enhance each of the skills during the deep dives.

"The EdTech Podcast": Episode 132: Artificial Intelligence in Education"

lcfratta — 2025-08-18 00:48:09 UTC

While this episode focuses more on adult education, the discussions are useful to return to when thinking about AI in education. The format is a panel discussion in which experts discuss their experiences with AI. I would use this episode as a resource as they provide ideas for AI-supported tools and learning platforms. Additionally, they emphasize the importance of human connection in the face of increased AI adoption. I think that this is an important reminder.

International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) Website

lcfratta — 2025-08-18 00:55:21 UTC

This association provides information and resources for educators regarding AI-tech. I really appreciate the usage guidance, as well as standards for use in an education setting. For me, I am not always clear on best-practice in terms of the standards surrounding tech use in the classroom, let alone AI tech. This is a helpful resource to remain informed of these best practices.

"Eye on AI" Podcast: Episode 242: The AI Education Revolution: How AI is Changing the Way We Learn

lcfratta — 2025-08-18 01:01:42 UTC

This podcast episode explores AI in education and how it is rapidly being built into a variety of learning experiences and tools. There are a variety of resources and ideas shared that I find very useful. Additionally, the conversation surrounding the idea that AI is not meant to replace teachers and human connection in education, but to support and enhance it. I think that sometimes, as a teacher, it is easy to get caught up in concerns that technology is replacing the experiences we may have with our students. This conversation is a good reminder that this is not the case.

"The EdTech Essentials: The Top 10 Technology Strategies for All Learning Environments" by Monica Burns

lcfratta — 2025-08-22 01:10:57 UTC

EdTech Essentials outlines strategies to help teachers integrate technology in a meaningful and effective way. This book would be a great resource for ongoing and sustainable professional development surrounding technology integration because it provides a clear and practical look at how to best meet the needs of students through technology. Pedagogy and best student outcomes remain at the forefront throughout this book and I would definitely refer to it for strategies and best practices for tech.

Google for Education Training Center

lcfratta — 2025-08-22 01:15:16 UTC

This is a perfect resource to continue professional growth and development in technology integration, specially Google tools. The learning center has a variety of different courses, videos, and interactive trainings based on specific needs. Resources are tailored to specific roles and learning aims within an education setting. There are trainings on all types of Google technology, as well as learning opportunities about digital citizenship and accessibility. This resource will certainly come in handy in the future.

Shifting School Podcast

lcfratta — 2025-08-22 01:19:30 UTC

One of my goals coming out of this course is to be more proactive with my technology integration and the learning that is required of me that goes with it. This podcast is a great resource to keep up to date with current trends and better develop my own digital literacy. Episodes are focused on educational change and innovation in schools in terms of digital learning. I believe that the conversations and topics discussed on this podcast will be beneficial to my ongoing professional development, and listening to them will support my ongoing growth and overall understanding of technology in order to meet my goals.