Friday, February 14, 2014

Weekly reflection-Module 6

I firmly believe that if we hand students iPads, we are also responsible for teaching digital citizenship with a 9-12 systematic approach. Currently our district doesn’t, and I believe that is irresponsible. In my own children’s district, there is a systematic approach in the elementary and middle school and as a parent, I feel as though I can trust that my son is using his electronic device appropriately...

Sunday, February 9, 2014

Weekly reflection-Module 5

Alen November’s article was certainly a rationale for how to create a culture in our schools where students take more responsibility for their own learning, foster a global work ethic and understand how to organize teams of people from around the world to solve complex problems. Although he didn’t specifically mention E-Portfolios, it is certainly something that embodies the school culture he is...

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Weekly reflection-Module 4

Collaboration in the workplace and in the school environment is a necessary and important skill, and therefore we need to teach students how to effectively communicate both face to face and on-line. In the article “Preparing 21st Century Students”, there was a quote that stood out to me, “employers note that although oral and written communication are among the top four skills they seek in new hires,...