The following are projects I have created for my Integrating Technology into Programs, Services, and Instruction course at Dominican University. I feel confident in my ability to learn and use new tools as a 21st century educator.
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21st Century Teaching and Learning: Several qualities make an efficient 21st century classroom. Some of these components include a student-centered environment, collaboration, creativity, technology, and critical thinking opportunities. I used the tool ThingLink as an innovative way to showcase characteristics of a 21st century classroom. Find my Thinglink here.
Digital Story: I built a digital story using the app Shadow Puppet on my iPad. It included visuals, written facts, sound effects, and my recorded narration. Click here to view my digital story on the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Screencast: I created a screencast informing viewers how to use the technological tool Pear Deck. I used the website screencast-o-matic to develop my demo and narrated the steps of constructing an interactive Pear Deck lesson. It was fascinating to incorporate two different types of technology into one project. To view my screencast, click here.
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21st Century Teaching and Learning: Several qualities make an efficient 21st century classroom. Some of these components include a student-centered environment, collaboration, creativity, technology, and critical thinking opportunities. I used the tool ThingLink as an innovative way to showcase characteristics of a 21st century classroom. Find my Thinglink here.
Digital Story: I built a digital story using the app Shadow Puppet on my iPad. It included visuals, written facts, sound effects, and my recorded narration. Click here to view my digital story on the extinction of the dinosaurs.
Screencast: I created a screencast informing viewers how to use the technological tool Pear Deck. I used the website screencast-o-matic to develop my demo and narrated the steps of constructing an interactive Pear Deck lesson. It was fascinating to incorporate two different types of technology into one project. To view my screencast, click here.
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Professional Learning Network:
My PLN has contributed to my growth as a 21st century educator because it has given me valuable insight on how to incorporate creativity, collaboration, critical thinking, and technology into the classroom. I have learned from other professionals on how to establish an environment that is student-centered and enriching. Education is evolving for the better on an ongoing basis, and my PLN is my own support tool so I can be a better teacher for this generation of students. I have, and will continue to gain ideas on 21 century teaching by using my PLN.
Twitter: Follow me @Mary_Donovan89
Blogs: Education World, Edutopia, Jonathan Wylie Instructional Technology Consultant, Cool Tools for 21st Century Learners, Free Technology for Teachers, Learning is Messy Science Fix, The Nerdy Teacher, Mindshift
Podcasts: TED Talks, Inspiring Educators, Speed of Creativity, Science Underground, Teacher Cast, Techlandia, NPR
Curation Tool: I use Pearltrees to organize and save quality content I discover. Click here to view my tool. One of my favorite resources to gather creative ideas for the classroom (and my life!) is Pinterest. To view my Pinterest click here.
Header photo: Jeroen Bennick https://www.flickr.com/photos/jeroenbennink/3382865257
Twitter icon: lonaug https://pixabay.com/en/twitter-pin-button-icon-icons-i-667462/
Blog icon: Christian Schnettelker https://www.flickr.com/photos/manoftaste-de/14045819341
Podcast icon: Daniel Filho https://www.flickr.com/photos/logan_x/88026787
Pinterest icon: Wikipedia Commons https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pinterest-logo.png
Twitter images: Mary's personal Twitter https://twitter.com/Mary_Donovan89