tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457677188347409446.post6359157177972152182..comments2015-09-29T08:32:55.092-07:00Comments on Exploring 21st Century Education: Professional Development and Constant Reinvention Miss Yateshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13510686482515845838noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457677188347409446.post-71082636232807731032015-09-23T18:17:14.171-07:002015-09-23T18:17:14.171-07:00This looks like a lot of work but don't worry ...This looks like a lot of work but don't worry it will be worth it in the end! :) Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11541817275554304066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457677188347409446.post-84010760316601869622015-04-04T08:56:25.329-07:002015-04-04T08:56:25.329-07:00 Allyson, I have really enjoyed reading all of you... Allyson, I have really enjoyed reading all of your blog posts over the past four months! You were able to clearly integrate the course objectives and individual aspirations within this blog, and I can recognize how following these teacher blogs has contributed to your future teachings. I was unaware of two teacher’s blogs that you mentioned: BYOD, ASAP and Heidi Siwak. You made a very accurate statement near the beginning of this blog post about the difficulties of where and how to begin using technology in the classroom. A lot of times, professionals talk and explain new “inventions” or the “latest trends” to use in the classroom but sometimes it is seems impossible to put these creations into practice. This is where I can see that Larry Ferlasso has offered some great advice. Especially when integrating both media and technological literacy, I have found it challenging to access resources that offer suggestions on how to implement these literacies into schools or communities that are not equipped with the newest technology (smart boards, 3D printers, laptops, IPad etc.). But after you highlighted Larry’s suggestion for “BYOD” I was really inspired. To be honest, I did not know what “BYOD” stood for and after watching the video it seems like a really engaging model to use in the classroom. But this just goes to show that when teachers become researchers (as suggested by Dean Shareski) we have the abilities to find, connect and share these creative ideas in order to inspire others just like us! <br /> I really like how you transitioned into your second teacher blog and appreciated that you followed a blog that was fairly new to the idea of “Bring Your Own Device,” as this will be us in the future. I do not think that integrating “BYOD,” will come easily (as Heather mentions) but neither will be any form of 21st century technological skills. Therefore, as both you and Heather mentioned, incorporating technology and these literacy skills within the classroom, but if teachers stay dedicated to the end goal it will all be worth it! Moving on, Heidi Siwak’s blog seems like one that I will definitely look into in the future. As I have found in past and present education courses reflection on your own teaching practices and developing meaning for the students are essential in and outside of the classroom. Your example of how Heidi educated her students on the concept of constructive criticism was such great idea and something so simple that as times teachers don’t take the time to go over. In addition, I believe as you stated that it is important for all of us to find new ways to continually develop professionally and consistently re – invent ourselves in order to discourage ourselves from falling back into old habits. As well, as future educators you raised some great points that education and teaching will constantly change and as teachers we need to change with it in order to offer our future students the most beneficial skills and strategies to succeed outside of the classroom. Overall, you really highlighted how we are all a community of learners and technology is a great way we can make the most of incorporating and encouraging 21st century skills and strategies in our future classrooms. So… Good luck with your future endeavours Allyson, I know that you will be an outstanding teacher and your passion for teaching truly came through in these blog posts! <br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14884870626566334649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5457677188347409446.post-54135275776147387752015-03-29T19:05:52.282-07:002015-03-29T19:05:52.282-07:00Hi Allyson,
What a wonderful way to sum up the cou...Hi Allyson,<br />What a wonderful way to sum up the course objectives and learnings from this semester in your final blog! I am so impressed with how your voice comes through your blog more and more and you sound even more like a teacher every time I read your blogs. You are clearly thinking positively about the future and assessing theories and ideologies and technologies that will surround you when you have your own English and Drama class. So despite your nervousness for teachers college I am sure you will do great because you are already going out of your comfort zone in order to progress and learn and integrate different online resource into your life and brand yourself online as a critical thinker and teacher. Your information about BYOD is really great and I loved the video inserted after your summary of Larry Ferlazzo's blog which emphasizes curating an teaching that pushed educational boundaries to incorporate media literacy into the classroom. I am also someone that has to go outside my comfort zone by trusting the internet due to our generation's upbringing and the constant anxieties of our parents about the dangers of getting hacked by posting on the web but I think the benefits outweigh the negatives due to some of the greta online resources that are out there. The video outlined some benefits of Bring your Own Device as students are able to easily collaborate with peers and their teachers and share information and access learning anytime and anywhere. The second blog you follow about secondary math and science in the classroom sounds great too because it focuses on metacognition and student centred learning the same way your third blog by Heidi Siwak does as she adapts and develops herself as a teacher. It is important that you notice the changes that are occurring due to the knowledge economy of the 21st century that includes smart boards and computers in the classroom and I too found the resources outlined this semester such as pinterest, twitter and Cube to be extremely helpful to gather information and learn how to create an online profile and branding as a professional. <br />Thanks for the great post and conversations this semester,<br />Kimberly Paisleykimpaisleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08159388196593602805noreply@blogger.com