Flipping Over Math . . . And Just Flipping Out!
During the summer, I came to the realization that I wanted to try a modified flipped learning model in my classroom. After doing a bit lot of research and discussing it with my instructional coach, I decided that I would start small, so I chose to go with math. Since I teach 2nd grade, I reasoned […]
Symbaloo for Organizing Digital Resources
Symbaloo is a neat resource that my school introduced us to last year. We use it to create bookmarks for students to find activities and information online. For instance, one Symbaloo I’ve used with students is for math and contains links to math games and activities. We also have one with links to reading sites, […]
Social Media Use in Classrooms
Since I’ve gotten into the meat of this program at Liberty University, I’ve heard so much about the use of social media in education. At first I couldn’t imagine how or why anyone would use a social networking site like Facebook in the classroom, but I’ve learned some interesting ways to use social media for […]
Apps Reviews
The first reviewed app that I choose was the PowerSchool Mobile app (Pearson School Systems, 2015). I have downloaded the teacher version of this app in the past, but did not find it very efficient for my use because I use PowerSchool for attendance and lunch count in the mornings. The mobile app did not […]
The Nature of Technology in Schools
Looking at the infographic at the beginning of the 2015 Horizon Report K-12 edition, I noticed a lot of the same issues highlighted that I have discussed in other classes and with my colleagues at school (Johnson, Adams Becker, Estrada, & Freeman, 2015). Just in my 4 short years of teaching there has been a […]
Research Showcase
Hey y’all! It’s our final blog post, and we are all busy getting our research prospectus complete. I’m also getting ready for my students’ first day of school tomorrow, so I’m here at my classroom finishing up a few final things. Our research plans involving using social media with English language learners are very dear […]
Wiki Reflection
Following are my three reflections on the wiki: Reflection 1 I was not familiar with using wikis (except when searching Wikipedia) when we were first given the assignment. I was extremely interested in learning more about them, especially how I might use them with my students. The first time I used the wiki was to […]
Muddy Points About Fair Use
Upon reviewing my interview and watching the videos, I at first had a little trouble determining any muddy points. The points that Brown (2010) and Veak (2010) each made are fairly clear. However, each raises questions for me because I do not think these points are always made clear in our public schools and institutions. […]
Webibliography
Here’s a link to my Webibliography if you’d like to check it out! Have a great week, y’all! And good luck on your Wiki Literature Review Proposal!
Identity Construction of English Language Learners in Online Environments
As I was conducting research for the literature review, I went into it with a desire to find information on how to incorporate Web 2.0 resources into instruction to enhance and increase learning for English language learners. However, one theory that stood out to me—probably because I wasn’t looking for it—was identity construction. Burke (2013) […]