CUNY Academic Commons

Technology in the classroom is critical. There are many 21st-century skills that technology provides many opportunities for students to practice. These skills include communication, computational thinking, collaboration, and critical and creative thinking. Project-based learning in the digital realm fosters the previously mentioned skills because…[Read more]

I appreciated the presentation of the information through a visual resource. The images made me think about what each context might look like in my classroom. I also wondered how I might have responded had they occurred in my classes. I am disheartened when students use technology to hurt and harm their peers and it makes me think how intentional…[Read more]

I appreciate the work that CITE did and commitment defining equity. I think that the collaboration, considering the input of various stakeholders in this work models equity. I agree that the work is not a one and done deal and it must be revisited as we learn more and as needs change. Technology can help students excel, create classrooms where…[Read more]

I am interested in digital notebooks (dNB) in teaching and learning science, particularly in high school settings. I have created two iterations of dNB. Each dNB was created using Google Slides. Google Slides allow real-time collaboration among users. I read the privacy policy. One thing that stood out to me is that users are reassured that the…[Read more]