My distinguished padlet by Finn McMahon

Reflective Exploration #1

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-09-16 14:56:54 UTC

This reflection goes over my ideal learning environment in a secondary education classroom, and how I based my past learning experiences on these ideas.

My Educational Philosophy

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-09-17 13:57:42 UTC

This powerpoint is an overview of my own educational philosophy, and how it relates to different theories and models that we learned in class.

Digital Divide Inequity for Students in Virginia

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-10-01 17:03:56 UTC

This paper delves into the digital divide that many students suffer from in my home state of Virginia. It is then concluded with a reflection on my learning and writing experience of the paper.

Explorations Project #1 Reflection

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-10-10 01:08:27 UTC

This is a reflection of my thoughts on what my former teacher and I had talked about in the interview.

Interview Description

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-10-10 01:18:35 UTC

This is a video describing my interview with my former English teacher.

Reflective Exploration #4

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-10-12 17:19:09 UTC

This is a reflection on the new strategies we learned in class, and how I will go about helping students at Cesar Batalla knowing them now.

I love how honest she was with you, and that you found the exchange inspiring and motivating. I also love how one of the moments that fulfilled her involved you!

kimberlybarba — 2024-10-13 14:34:50 UTC

First Cesar Batalla Visit Observation

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-10-16 12:34:03 UTC

This is a reflection on what I had observed in my first time at Cesar Batalla and my overall experience.

Second Cesar Batalla Visit Observation

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-10-23 13:20:48 UTC

This is a reflection on my experience in my second visit to Cesar Batalla, and what had changed over time.

Second Cesar Batalla Visit Observation

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-10-23 13:45:46 UTC

This is a reflection on the community in the classroom at Cesar Batalla, and how that effects ELL learners.

I love how you made a connection between having a strong community and the willingness of students to help each other

kimberlybarba — 2024-10-25 16:36:42 UTC

Designing a Community-Based Learning Initiative

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-11-12 22:11:36 UTC

In this project, I write about a solution that I believe would work great towards helping students find motivation to learn again in the classroom.

Deeper Engagement and Reflection at Cesar Batalla

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-11-13 14:30:08 UTC

This a reflection on what I have observed and learned about being a teacher over my past few visits at Cesar Batalla.

Reflection on Active Exploration #5

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-11-20 21:56:42 UTC

This is a reflection of my thoughts on the active exploration game we played, and the challenges the "hidden curriculum" brings for students with unique needs.

Microaggressions in Educational Spaces

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-11-26 15:32:09 UTC

This is a reflection on my thoughts on microaggressions in the classroom, and my personal experiences with them in school.

Final Free Write

finnmcmahon2 — 2024-12-15 16:10:21 UTC

This is a reflection of a cartoon we looked at in class of the differences between inequality, equality, equity, and justice. I reflect on my thoughts on each of these ideas, and my values as a future educator.