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Bring your own Device
The discussion on BYOD in professional learning emphasizes that it’s not limited to smartphones but includes various devices, highlighting comfort and intentional use. Educators’ confidence in using technology is crucial. Digital storytelling as an assessment promotes clarity, ownership, and the application of UDL principles, enhancing the transfer of learning into practice.
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What I Learned Designing My Blended Course
Designing this blended course felt very natural to me in many ways. I teach in a fully synchronous virtual environment every day. My students attend live lessons, and their independent work is often completed asynchronously. Because of that, structuring a blended learning experience did not feel overwhelming or unfamiliar. It felt like something already in…
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Authentic Assessment and ePortfolio Growth
As a fully virtual middle school teacher, assessment is something I use every single day, often without labeling it as such. Module 5 pushed me to think more intentionally about how formative assessment functions in a digital classroom and how reflection plays a role in my own instructional growth. This post captures my reflection on…