Chose at least three of them to talk more in depth about and to relate your own experience to.
Learn the latest trends in education: I think that this would be important because it will keep the students active and involved. By using the latest trends, it will give an opportunity for a new way of learning and going about processing information. Not only for teachers but for students as well.
Never run out of ideas for new things to try with your students: Similar to the one before, but by trying new techniques it will give a new prospective on criteria and give an opportunity for trial and error. There is nothing wrong with trying something and finding out it doesn't work, that is apart of learning and teaching in my opinion.
Make international connections: If we as teachers make international connections to what we are teaching, it will give insight to what is happening around the world. It will also allow students to make connections internationally, whether it be through articles, personal connections, etc.. By connecting the two it will provide more information and criteria we as teachers can use.
We have been using social media for the past 10 weeks.
What are your takeaways?
The takeaways I've gotten from using twitter thus far is valuable information in which I can see myself using or going back to for reference in the future. I found it very helpful and I assume my peers do also.
What did you enjoy?
I enjoy seeing what my other classmates post. It shows me the connections I am able to make with them. I also like seeing the posts made by educational twitters, I am able to relate to a lot of the tweets they produce and use them for future references.
What are the advantages and disadvantages?
An advantage would be seeing what other people are thinking and how they go about dealing with certain situations in the educational program. It gives a lot of insight on what others are doing, thinking, and approaching on the ways of teaching.
A disadvantage would be that it is social media. In our society today social media is a major part of our lives. With that being said I don't know if social media is the best way to show our connections due to the discrimination that comes with social media.
Do you think this is a practice you will continue? Why or Why not?
I think that social media will continue to play a role in any career path taken. It allows for a connection to be spread amongst everyone and is something that everyone can add to as well. .
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