Philosophy Statement.Technology is readily accessible today for educators (and students) for use inside (and outside) of the classroom. The question we face is not whether to implement new technologies (We should, and NEED to), but rather which technologies and tools to implement, when to do so and how to measure student engagement and success with multi-modal learning approaches and assessments.
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Lesson Plan: Erosion SimulationWhile enrolled in the Warner School of Education's course: ED492, Technology-Rich Learning for K-12 Students, I participated in a collaborative lesson planning group. We designed and implemented a lesson within our content area demonstrating effective use of technology within a lesson. To view our lesson plan click here!
For a collection of awesome simulations to use in the science classroom check out my fellow cohort member, James' Get Real Science Blog Post! |
Unit Plan: Investigating Invasive Species in the Great Lakes Region (Sodus STEM Camp, Summer 2017)As a member of the Get Real! Science Cohort I designed and led a week long STEM camp at Sodus Central School during the Summer of 2017. Each camp engaged learners in citizen-based science requiring campers (Grades 5-8) to develop an action plan: educating their community members about Invasive Species (Flooding or Erosion). Please visit the full unit plan here. Check out the local news coverage during presentation day, a student-led community outreach event!
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Laboratory Research Design: Water Quality in the Genesee RiverEngaging students through inquiry-based science explorations involve the use of technology across various sectors, from data collection to communication of results! Check out our collaborative research design for investigating water quality in the Genesee River!
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As an educator, I believe in...Inquiry and Project-Based Learning
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My Technology Tool-Box
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Experimentation is Key“Fallon and Paul Darvasi’s experiences echo that there is no one size fits all digital literacy plan. Start small with one lesson plan and expand from there. Experimentation is key” (Havlik, 2014, p. 6).
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