In our upcoming reading and writing research unit, students get the opportunity to research topics of their own choosing. Last year I provided the sites students could go on in order to research their topic so they were searching safely. What I hope to do moving forward would engage students in the discussion of finding credible sources and why certain sites are safer than others. This way students know the reason behind which websites they can use. Additionally, since students will be collecting information from various sources, I will educate students on how to properly cite other’s works. Instilling this at a young age will allow students to continue to have a positive digital footprint.
“The Fourth Industrial Revolution,” has already had a significant impact on my teaching practices. The pandemic caused us to lean on technology in order to educate our students. From that, I have adopted more practices that are technology based. For example, now when creating centers for my students, I often use the online platform Seesaw. Using digital centers has allowed me to differentiate activities based on the needs of my students. Technology has enhanced my ability to provide the needed supports to my students. For example, I have many newcomers in my classroom. Google translate has allowed me to build relationships with my students in order to aid them in progressing in the English language. Although there can be many negative points about the increase of technology, there are an insurmountable number of positive effects as well.
“The Fourth Industrial Revolution,” has already had a significant impact on my teaching practices. The pandemic caused us to lean on technology in order to educate our students. From that, I have adopted more practices that are technology based. For example, now when creating centers for my students, I often use the online platform Seesaw. Using digital centers has allowed me to differentiate activities based on the needs of my students. Technology has enhanced my ability to provide the needed supports to my students. For example, I have many newcomers in my classroom. Google translate has allowed me to build relationships with my students in order to aid them in progressing in the English language. Although there can be many negative points about the increase of technology, there are an insurmountable number of positive effects as well.