Integrating Technology

 Active Learning  Image Source:  https://stearnscenter.gmu.edu/      Hi Everyone! In my blog today I will be talking about my Padlet I created, which is linked below, and this discusses a blog about active learning at Coonley School. In the blog I read, it talks about an activity that 1st through 7th graders did and the assignment was to answer questions about the past school year in a total of 6 words. The responses from the students were then recorded in a slide show and 3 of the responses were selected per day to be shown on the school's Twitter page. In my Padlet, I described an overview of the blog, examples of active learning, suggestions and additional resources.     This activity in the blog has students answer different questions in a total of 6 words. This exemplifies active learning in a few different ways. It allows the students to use creativity and promotes student engagement. Allowing students to answer from select questions and hav...

My Digital Mapping     Let's talk about technology... Nowadays, our lives revolve around technology. Our daily routines are shaped by professional and personal digital platforms. Below, I created my own mapping of my digital space. This gives me a clearer perspective on how and where I spend my time on the internet. This digital space consists of the following quadrants: professional, personal, visitor and residential. Professional is used more so for work related events and personal is used for your own recreational purposes. Then, visitors pertains to those who use the digital platform as a tool, instead of socially. On the other hand, resident, is those who use the digital platform for socializing and create a community with others online.  Image Source: Author     Looking at my digital map above, I was not shocked to see which platforms landed in each quadrant. I am someone who has a strict routine and follows the same schedule everyday. With that being...

  SAMR Model Image Source: Powerschool.com Hi again! In this blog I am going to do a self-evaluation using the SAMR (Substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition) model. In this specific model I will judge what level of technology I integrate into my classroom.  For starters, I will discuss what the SAMR model is- Substitution: At this level, one uses technology instead of a traditional tool. For example, using an electronic copy of an article, instead of a paper copy. Or, using a computer instead of a typewriter.  Augmentation: Within this level, similar to substitution, one uses technology instead of a traditional tool, but now with greater improvement.  For example, when tying a paper on Google, you use the spell-checker to check your work.  Modification: Here, at this level, technology changes how the instruction is done in order to make the lesson the most effective as possible. This level of technology enhances the lessons. For example, usin...

Desmos  Image Source: Desmos.com  Creativity and Innovative Learning  Hi, again! Welcome to my latest blog post that is all about  Desmos . I personally love to use Desmos in my math classroom and think you all will love it as well! The best part is you do not have to be a math teacher to use it! It can be used for just about any subject.  Watch the following presentation to learn all about the education technology tool of Desmos :  Library | Loom - 5 September 2023 - Watch Video Using the  blog post by ISTE (International Society of Technology in Education) , the technology tool  Desmos falls into the category of, "Creativity and Innovative Learning." Desmos falls under this category because students get to interact with the problems and it is great for visual learning. It allows the students to see immediate feedback so not only do they get to work on their procedural skills, but their conceptual understanding for each topic. Desmos also allows...

  Hello Everyone! Image Source: Personal Photo Welcome to my first introduction blog post! Let's take this blogging journey together! My name is Maggie Stimac. I am a math teacher, daughter, sister, friend and dog mom. I am currently in my 5th year as a freshman math teacher at Victoria Soto high school. I am also a grad student at Dominican University working on my masters degree for education. I recently completed my English Second Language (ESL) endorsement and have been incorporating those skills in my classroom. I love what I do and could not be happier with the school I am at. My students are amazing and keep me young with all the latest "chisme." My students come from a Hispanic heritage and I enjoy learning about their culture and educating myself about their community.  A little bit about me- I am a dog LOVER. I always tell people I prefer dogs over humans. The photo above is me with my German shepherd, Coco. She is two years old and I consider her my child. I ha...