My Experience with the Flipped Classroom Model

Most of the classrooms I grew up in followed the traditional model of classroom instruction where desks were arranged in rows, students listened to the lecture, and then they completed homework related to the lecture. I've learned in my EdTech class this semester that this particular system is on its way out. Educators in our …

Working with Students from Carver Middle School

In one of my classes this semester, I had the privilege to work with students from Carver Middle School. Throughout that class, we focused primarily on how to build relationships with students, as well as the benefit that relationships with students can bring to both the teacher and student. At Carver, teachers are encouraged to …

CF Coaches

Today in EdTech class, we had some guests come in to show us the technology that is being used in the Cedar Falls Community School District. There were a variety of different gadgets that could be used for multiple subjects, from Pre-K to high school. One of the activities I had the most fun with …

My Personal Learning Network

Throughout my semester in UNI's EdTech class, I was able to expand my Personal Learning Network significantly, and find resources that will ultimately help me to become a better teacher. Not only will I be able to use these resources to collaborate with colleagues, but I will also be able to keep up with new …

Gamification

Last week in EdTech class, we learned about the benefits of gamification in the classroom. I particularly enjoyed this lecture topic because I myself am a gamer, and I always loved playing games in the classroom. From jeopardy or chess, to my high-school TAG class where we had an in-depth, immersive, role-playing simulation activity. I …