Assignment 4 Part 1 by Tracy Beckius

1. Self Reflection (Innovation)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 18:29:55 UTC

As a teacher you should be consistently evaluating what work and does not work for your students This is important to improve your practices, and because our profession is constantly evolving.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robynshulman/2018/11/19/10-ways-educators-can-make-classrooms-more-innovative/?sh=4f92617d7f87

Can I teach this in a different way?

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2. Simulation Games (Innovation)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 18:34:53 UTC

The benefits of gamification in education are well known. Allowing students to explore real and new problems or situations using simulations is another way to promote problem-solving.

Link: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robynshulman/2018/11/19/10-ways-educators-can-make-classrooms-more-innovative/?sh=4f92617d7f87

Is there a way for students to interact with this information in a fun way?

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3. Personalized Learning (Innovation)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 18:42:37 UTC

It is important to create a space that fosters success for all students. This means providing options and activities that fit learning styles and personalities and utilizing different tools to support student needs.

Link:https://www.forbes.com/sites/robynshulman/2018/11/19/10-ways-educators-can-make-classrooms-more-innovative/?sh=4f92617d7f87

How can I scaffold this lesson to ensure the success of all learners?

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4. Offer Choice (Creativity)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 19:50:57 UTC

It supports all learners when they have options to demonstrate their learning. Offering choices also allows students to showcase their unique talents.

Link: https://www.eschoolnews.com/sel/2023/08/22/creativity-educators-burnout-well-being/

Do students have the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge in a creative way?

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5. Update your offerings (Creativity)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 19:55:49 UTC

It is important to consistently evolve and develop students' skills for the job market that they will face. This means looking for opportunities to build new skills and interact with new technology. Examples would be allowing students to create a podcast of a comic book to demonstrate their knowledge.

Link:https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-ways-unleash-student-creativity-and-reduce-fear-failure

Is there a way for students to demonstrate their knowledge in a format that I have not used before?

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6. Develop their Tech Skills (Change)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 20:00:18 UTC

Graduating students will need to use technology in the future. It is important that you develop their collaborative technology skills to solve problems and collaborate.

Link: https://www.teachthought.com/the-future-of-learning/people-changing-education/

How can I further develop my students 21st 21st-century skills to make them more successful?

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7. Adobt a Blended Classroom (Innovation)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 20:10:20 UTC

A blended classroom model allows for student choice and flexibility in learning. It supports accountability and personal responsibility. It also allows the teacher to provide different learning opportunities for different student groups when needed.

Link: https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.forbes.com/sites/robynshulman/2018/11/19/10-ways-educators-can-make-classrooms-more-innovative/?sh%3D4f92617d7f87&sa=D&source=docs&ust=1732914421045159&usg=AOvVaw3okIVceXuvL5uXNhbC9sz3

How can I structure my class better to meet the diverse learning needs of my students?

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8. Feedback (Creativity)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 20:26:41 UTC

It is important to give students the opportunity to fail in a safe and secure environment. This is why feedback and learning how to adjust is important. Feedback from an instructor and peers can help students grow and view problems in a new way.

Link: https://www.edutopia.org/article/5-ways-unleash-student-creativity-and-reduce-fear-failure

How can students learn from their mistakes and adjust?

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9. Allow students to explore new shifting technology like AI (Creativity)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 20:31:36 UTC

It is important to show students how to use new resources like AI effectively. If we avoid them because we think they are negative, students will never learn how to use them in an appropriate way. Just like the creation of the calculator, technology is always changing, and we need to teach students how to use it in an ethical way.

Link: https://www.edsurge.com/news/2024-03-20-unlocking-the-power-of-creativity-and-ai-preparing-students-for-the-future-workforce

How can I teach my students to use technology in an effective and ethical way?

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10. Collaborative problem solving (Creativity)

beckiust — 2024-11-29 20:35:32 UTC

Students need to know how to work with others to solve problems that do not have one clear answer. No matter what career path they choose, effective collaboration and problem-solving will allow them to contribute to their work environment positively.

Link: https://www.eschoolnews.com/sel/2023/08/22/creativity-educators-burnout-well-being/

How can I help my students learn how to collaborate more effectively?

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Closing and Resources

beckiust — 2024-11-29 21:24:04 UTC

The above concepts, when implemented to improve student learning and teaching practices, will increase student understanding and skill development. While building on 21st-century skill because they effectively use technology to enhance student learning and outcomes.

Cover Page

beckiust — 2024-12-06 15:52:31 UTC

Assignment #3: School Technology Plan, Part 1

Tracy A. Beckius

College of Education, Concordia St. Paul

ET520 Field Experience: Course Development

Tina Monosmith

November 30, 2024