Should I be part of THIS conversation?
As part of the University of Toronto Covid-19 Student Engagement Grant, I was awarded, with
As I remember when I was a student, learning seemed to be directed and there were not many opportunities to support the way I learned. I was very shy and needed processing time to share my answers and responses. It seemed my voice was not heard as there was a time limit to respond. Knowing that I have time to share my thinking and understanding in a safe online space has created less anxiety and stress in the way I learn. I can continue to learn, revisit lessons, ideas and discussions anytime. I can share my professional voice to multiple people. Online learning does provide a comfortable learning platform to support my learning style.
I have realized that there are an abundance of ways to facilitate online learning and there are many considerations that must be taken into account. Online learning is a collaborative effort and working with a team helps clarify and share multiple perspectives on what effective instruction can look like and sound like. We are all lifelong learners and every day brings new experiences and approaches that support good teaching pedagogy. The new learning has shaped my understanding of what it means to be an online learner and educator. I think the biggest struggle will be to continue to understand the effective use of technology and how to embed the technology in the course content to support 21st century initiatives.
As part of the University of Toronto Covid-19 Student Engagement Grant, I was awarded, with
Videos are a great way to mimic classroom activities. You normally ask students to tell/show/demonstrate in your classroom, why not the same now that they are at home? A great thing about online digital submissions, is that they can be any format – pictures, sounds, video, let students be creative.
I recently read a LinkedIn post by Dr. Steve Joordens. Steve is a Professor at
Creating and sticking to a bedtime routine can help with energy levels and positive mental health. Read this blog to learn more about my bedtime routine and how to create your own!
As part of the University of Toronto Covid-19 Student Engagement Grant, I was awarded, with
Videos are a great way to mimic classroom activities. You normally ask students to tell/show/demonstrate in your classroom, why not the same now that they are at home? A great thing about online digital submissions, is that they can be any format – pictures, sounds, video, let students be creative.
Creating and sticking to a bedtime routine can help with energy levels and positive mental health. Read this blog to learn more about my bedtime routine and how to create your own!
