Teaching in the 21st Century
PROGRESS
Significant Learning Environments
As a teacher, I am constantly reflecting on my own experiences questioning how I can enhance the learning in my classroom. The answer sits bright-eyed in front of me. By shifting my focus to my students and recognizing their passions, we can create a “significant learning environment” (SLE); an environment that embraces the unknown and constant fluidity of the world.
Disruptive Innovation
Fourteen years into my career, I recognize an urgent need for change. My students are more engrossed in their technology and digital selves than what I have to offer. Why not tap into this fascination that seems to steal their attention? By introducing students to ePortfolios we will increase student engagement, teach them digital literacies, and prepare them for their next chapter.
ABOUT ME
Fourteen years into my teaching career, I realized something was missing. I love teaching, I'm still excited to meet new students every year, but I felt like I needed to do more. But what? I wasn't sure where to turn so I decided to launch into a second master's program through Lamar University. Here you will find my ePortfolio documenting my learning experience and the occasional pictures of my dogs.