Integrating digital tools into education offers an opportunity to transform learning and prepare students to face the challenges of the 21st century. This presentation focuses on using ePortfolios as an innovative strategy to improve reading comprehension, critical thinking, and creativity in elementary school students. This approach aims to promote a more autonomous, meaningful, and student-centered … Read More “Assessing Digital Learning and Instruction” »
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Integrating significant learning environments into my proposal ensures that students not only engage with the content but also are motivated to explore topics they are passionate about. This approach increases engagement and allows them to experiment with creativity without the fear of making mistakes. ePortfolios are not about finding the right or wrong answer, but … Read More “Creating Significant Learning Environments” »
My use of the growth mindset will shift towards a more consistent and reflective approach. I now understand that it is a temporary concept and an ongoing process. I will focus on implementing a growth mindset in my students by fostering an environment where curiosity, creativity, and resilience are encouraged. I’ll prioritize creating learning opportunities … Read More “Growth Mindset Plan – Constant Updating” »
Developing Effective Professional Learning Effective professional development is essential for teachers to adapt to the demands of today’s educational environment, characterized by rapid technological and pedagogical evolution. My proposal focuses on creating professional development strategies that transfer knowledge and provide ongoing, practical support, allowing teachers to apply new methodologies in their classrooms confidently. This approach is … Read More “Connection and Communication of your Ideas” »
The Understanding by Design (UbD) framework, developed by Grant Wiggins and Jay McTighe (2005), provides a thoughtful methodology for designing curriculum, assessments, and instruction that focuses on deepening students’ understanding of key ideas. This approach encourages educators to carefully examine the purposes and objectives of a unit of study, asking the fundamental question: What should … Read More “UbD Design Template” »
Aligning learning outcomes, activities, and assessments with a student-centered approach is crucial to creating a significant learning environment. By utilizing Fink’s (2003) six dimensions—foundational knowledge, application, integration, human dimension, care, and learning how to learn—we can ensure that learning not only transcends simple content memorization but also fosters a deeper, more transformative engagement with the … Read More “Aligning Outcomes, Assessment and Activities” »
In today’s education, integrating technological tools is essential to prepare students for a constantly changing digital world. According to Harapnuik and Thibodeaux (2023), ePortfolios, implemented through platforms like Google Sites, offer a unique opportunity for students to develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and ownership of their learning. However, as Gulamhussein (2013) emphasizes, for teachers to … Read More “Professional Learning Outline” »
My learning philosophy is deeply rooted in the belief that learning is a dynamic, continuous process entire of discoveries extending far beyond the classroom. Every day, in every experience, there is an opportunity to learn something new. Like Harapnuik (2018), I believe that learning should be an active process where students have the ability to … Read More “Learning Philosophy” »
The Need to Rethink Professional Learning The Need to Rethink Professional LearningProfessional development has traditionally been a passive process, with teachers attending information-packed sessions that, while well-intentioned, do not generate the expected impact on their daily practice. With the accelerated pace of change in education—new research, technologies, and pedagogical approaches constantly emerging—it is critical that … Read More “Call to Action” »
Education is the slowest adaptation to change in a rapidly changing world. Today, not only are teachers no longer the sole source of authority in transmitting knowledge, but information itself is virtually limitless. Thomas and Brown (2011) argue that a new learning culture is needed—one that allows for student-led exploration and fosters the formation of … Read More “New Culture of Learning” »
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