Video 1- Digital Literacy = Digital Use + Digital Citizenship
I’ve realized I tend to focus a lot on digital use—like how to navigate apps and tools—when I’m in classrooms. But both pieces are equally important, and digital literacy can’t just be taught as one-off lessons. It’s a critical part of our students’ education and daily lives. Often, these skills are naturally embedded in subject areas, but I’d love to see a dedicated technology class or STEM lab in elementary schools to give students more consistent access and hands-on practice.
Video #2-The Fourth Revolution
When COVID hit in 2020, education was flipped upside down. It was incredible to see how quickly teachers and students adapted to a fully online world. We discovered creative and meaningful ways to connect through a screen. That said, I still believe face-to-face interaction is incredibly important—and in some ways, it feels like we’ve taken a step backward now that the pandemic is behind us. In my opinion, schools are overdue for a transformation. The traditional “1950s schoolhouse” model just doesn’t reflect the needs or realities of today’s learners.
I’ve realized I tend to focus a lot on digital use—like how to navigate apps and tools—when I’m in classrooms. But both pieces are equally important, and digital literacy can’t just be taught as one-off lessons. It’s a critical part of our students’ education and daily lives. Often, these skills are naturally embedded in subject areas, but I’d love to see a dedicated technology class or STEM lab in elementary schools to give students more consistent access and hands-on practice.
Video #2-The Fourth Revolution
When COVID hit in 2020, education was flipped upside down. It was incredible to see how quickly teachers and students adapted to a fully online world. We discovered creative and meaningful ways to connect through a screen. That said, I still believe face-to-face interaction is incredibly important—and in some ways, it feels like we’ve taken a step backward now that the pandemic is behind us. In my opinion, schools are overdue for a transformation. The traditional “1950s schoolhouse” model just doesn’t reflect the needs or realities of today’s learners.