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Week 10 Assignment #2: Teaching Philosophy Focused on Technology

As a biology teacher, I want to help my students become empowered learners. In a world that is so immersed in technology today, it is important to rethink the traditional ways of teaching. Since there are countless ways to utilize technology in the classroom, each and every student can benefit from it’s use, even though they may have their own way of learning and making sense of information that works best for them. The diversity of technology allows there to be multiple entry point into learning the material. I believe it is my responsibility to teach students how to interact with each other so that they learn to respect each other despite their differences. By creating an environment where there is mutual respect and understanding, I hope to foster a classroom where students fell comfortable to participate and express themselves. These same principles hold true for students who become digital citizens. There are certain rights and responsibilities that come along with par...

Week 3 Assignment #1: Stage 1 Design- Reading

Stage 1- Desired Results Established Goals: CCS Standards: Reading-Informational Texts        RI.6.3- Students will be able to examine how important people, events and/or ideas are           presented, illustrated, and explained in a text        RI.6.4- Students will determine the significances of words and phrases in the context of the reading        RI.6.6-Students will understand the author’s perspective and purpose in a text, and be able to explain how how that is delivered in the text        RI.6.7- Students will be able to understand an idea by integrating information in different ways, including through words and different media/formats Understandings: Students will understand that… ·       Important information is developed in a va...