Quick Notes:
- Feedly is a tool that allows you to track various updates and feeds for a variety of resources.
- Google Alerts can alert you to any use of your name online.
- MindMeister is a fully customizable online resource for creating org charts or mind maps. Great for students, research, presentations, lesson/unit planning, etc.
Today's Reflection:
- What do you expect from/contribute to your community of practice?
One of the definite advantages of teaching in the age of technology is that there are a ton of resources available online. Not only can we access virtual museums, galleries, and guest speakers, we can also use video communication technology to connect with classrooms and educators all around the world. Because there is such an overwhelming amount of information online, it is important that I take the time to ensure that I am learning from reputable sites and organizations. As part of the teaching community, it is just as important to ensure that I am not sharing links or resources that are not credible. Since I am still learning, I have not yet been a major contributor to online education resources but I hope that eventually this will change. As teachers, it is so important to share ideas and collaborate with fellow educators and online communication can be a very effective way to do this. Since I have received so much support from others, I feel it is my responsibility to ensure that I also give back when I am able to. Like I've mentioned previously, I have already begun compiling a wide variety of digital resources, websites, templates, and ideas for lesson and unit planning. I also create a lot of my own worksheets using online design platforms such as Canva. While I had originally thought I was going to upload my designs on Teachers Pay Teachers, I also want to work on creating a digital archives site where teachers and teacher-candidates can access those same files for free. Though it can be a bit intimidating to post your work online, I feel like it also opens up important opportunities for collaboration and constructive feedback.
Looks like you have the Mindmeister Lesson Plan map in place. Good job! Sounds like you have already done a lot of the planning ahead for this activity.
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