Week 1- Introduction
Part 1: Introduction
I am currently a 3rd-grade teacher in Oklahoma, with experience teaching 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades. I'm nearing the completion of my master’s program and hope to transition into teaching upper grade levels, with the ultimate goal of moving into an administrative role. My undergraduate degree is in business, and I spent over a decade in the field before relocating to Oklahoma and pursuing a career in education.
I became a teacher without a clear direction or long-term plan. Initially, I decided to give it a year to see how much I would enjoy it. With a passion for education, especially reading, it felt like the perfect opportunity for a career change. Now, seven years later, I still enjoy being part of the educational environment and am focused on building my future career in the field.
Outside of teaching, I’m a mother of four, with children ranging in age from 9 to 20. I’m passionate about reading and spend any free moments either with a book in hand or listening to audiobooks. My husband serves in the Air Force, which has given our family the incredible opportunity to live in various parts of the world and experience diverse cultures. These experiences have been profoundly enriching and eye-opening for both me and my children.
Part 2: Lesson, ISTE Standards
Our grade level is currently studying penguins through a combined approach of fiction and nonfiction. Students are reading the novel Mr. Popper's Penguins to spark their imagination and connect with the story's themes. At the same time, they are exploring nonfiction books to learn about the different penguin species, their habitats, and how they adapt to their environments. This combination of fiction and nonfiction offers an engaging way for students to expand their knowledge about penguins.
Students will engage in hands-on activities that bring their learning to life, such as designing a penguin habitat using recycled materials. This activity will encourage them to think critically about the environmental factors penguins need to survive, such as temperature, food sources, and shelter.
Aligned with ISTE Standard 3a: Knowledge Constructor, students will use technology to research penguin habitats. They will explore reliable sources for information and images. Students will also study zoo habitats, analyzing how they mimic natural environments. Students can observe penguins through virtual tours and online videos, gaining a closer look at their behavior and habitats.
By combining literature, technology, and hands-on projects, students will build meaningful learning experiences that enhance critical thinking and creativity. They will design penguin habitats and have to demonstrate how their project would meet the needs of their penguins.
I am currently a 3rd-grade teacher in Oklahoma, with experience teaching 1st, 3rd, and 4th grades. I'm nearing the completion of my master’s program and hope to transition into teaching upper grade levels, with the ultimate goal of moving into an administrative role. My undergraduate degree is in business, and I spent over a decade in the field before relocating to Oklahoma and pursuing a career in education.
I became a teacher without a clear direction or long-term plan. Initially, I decided to give it a year to see how much I would enjoy it. With a passion for education, especially reading, it felt like the perfect opportunity for a career change. Now, seven years later, I still enjoy being part of the educational environment and am focused on building my future career in the field.
Outside of teaching, I’m a mother of four, with children ranging in age from 9 to 20. I’m passionate about reading and spend any free moments either with a book in hand or listening to audiobooks. My husband serves in the Air Force, which has given our family the incredible opportunity to live in various parts of the world and experience diverse cultures. These experiences have been profoundly enriching and eye-opening for both me and my children.
Part 2: Lesson, ISTE Standards
Our grade level is currently studying penguins through a combined approach of fiction and nonfiction. Students are reading the novel Mr. Popper's Penguins to spark their imagination and connect with the story's themes. At the same time, they are exploring nonfiction books to learn about the different penguin species, their habitats, and how they adapt to their environments. This combination of fiction and nonfiction offers an engaging way for students to expand their knowledge about penguins.
Students will engage in hands-on activities that bring their learning to life, such as designing a penguin habitat using recycled materials. This activity will encourage them to think critically about the environmental factors penguins need to survive, such as temperature, food sources, and shelter.
Aligned with ISTE Standard 3a: Knowledge Constructor, students will use technology to research penguin habitats. They will explore reliable sources for information and images. Students will also study zoo habitats, analyzing how they mimic natural environments. Students can observe penguins through virtual tours and online videos, gaining a closer look at their behavior and habitats.
By combining literature, technology, and hands-on projects, students will build meaningful learning experiences that enhance critical thinking and creativity. They will design penguin habitats and have to demonstrate how their project would meet the needs of their penguins.
Covering: Oklahoma Standards: 3.6.R.2- Use text features to comprehend information text
3.7.R - Students will locate and use information from a variety of sources to compare context and perspectives
Part 3: Triple E Framework
After learning about the Triple E Framework, I see that my lesson can be improved by using technology more purposefully. It’s important to ensure I’m using technology as a tool to enhance learning, not just to include it. For this lesson, I can give students the option to create a physical penguin habitat or use digital tools like Google Slides, which we recently introduced, to deepen their understanding.
Using the internet allows me to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Many of my students have never left Oklahoma and can only imagine places like Antarctica or seeing penguins. While we have a zoo nearby, it doesn’t have penguins, and many students haven’t visited. Incorporating live zoo streams, online videos, and images lets them experience these things in ways they otherwise wouldn’t, making their learning more engaging and meaningful.
Part 3: Triple E Framework
After learning about the Triple E Framework, I see that my lesson can be improved by using technology more purposefully. It’s important to ensure I’m using technology as a tool to enhance learning, not just to include it. For this lesson, I can give students the option to create a physical penguin habitat or use digital tools like Google Slides, which we recently introduced, to deepen their understanding.
Using the internet allows me to extend their learning beyond the classroom. Many of my students have never left Oklahoma and can only imagine places like Antarctica or seeing penguins. While we have a zoo nearby, it doesn’t have penguins, and many students haven’t visited. Incorporating live zoo streams, online videos, and images lets them experience these things in ways they otherwise wouldn’t, making their learning more engaging and meaningful.
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