The teacher’s perspectives were informative on how they recognize and overcome their fear of lack of knowledge about using technology platforms. This is important as it enables them to help students overcome their fears as well. One key factor that is not emphasized in most of the examples is that you cannot break these tools and that frustration…[Read more]

After reading the equity reports and the goals of the CITE for equitable pedagogy, I would focus on equity in access to technology and meaningful learning. Students who gain knowledge and competency in using computing technologies build overall confidence in their ability and can form positive self-identities as experts. One of the main challenges…[Read more]

Good morning,

I decided to use Padlet. I found a resource on YouTube to learn how to use it. Fundamentally it is a series of posts. I like that you can pull in different types of content (files, web, etc.)

Here is my design plan.  I also like that you can generate QR codes for opening content across devices.

I use my rule regarding privacy:…[Read more]

Mindset Remix Activity – Team option

I am Gelonia Dent, assistant professor of mathematics. In applied mathematics, technology integration is directly in research. I approach teaching using the scientific method, reflected in the final selection of the computing values game.

I followed the game’s directions and ended up with card numbers 26 (data literacy), 27 (selecting appropriate…[Read more]

Good evening, I am Gelonia Dent (she/her), assistant professor of mathematics at Medgar Evers College. I have never used Commons, but I am familiar with posting to forums on Blackboard. I like Jamboard and hope we have permanent access to it; I will also enjoy learning how to use Flipgrid.