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EDUC 5313 Week 5

Part 1: Article Summary In “Technology Supports in the UDL Framework: Removable Scaffolds or Permanent New Literacies?” (2021), the authors Sheri Vasinda and Jodi Pilgrim explore whether digital tools within Universal Design for Learning (UDL) function merely as temporary scaffolds for traditional literacy or represent enduring, new literacies in their own right. These authors argue that conventional scaffolding practices have two components.  The first is continuous monitoring and tailored assistance.  The second is the f ading of support as learners gain competence. As stated in the article, Universal Design Learning encourages offering diverse representation, engagement, and action/expression methods, often leveraging technology (Vasinda & Pilgrim, 2022) .  Vasinda and Pilgrim do, however, feel inconsistencies arise when technology tools are treated as temporary, rather than integral, supports. They think that everyday tech tools such as podcasts, video-editing a...
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EDUC 5413 Week 4

Part 1 The Magic School lesson plan for Oklahoma Science Standard 3.ESS2.1 gives the teacher an excellent starting point for introducing weather data. It allows them to rely on and expand their knowledge of tables and bar graphs. The assessment is based on the most basic understanding of the standard. Unfortunately, this lesson plan does not give specific instructions on how the students are to “create a seasonal weather chart that includes temperature, precipitation, and wind conditions” or what tools they will use to “create a seasonal weather chart.” I would include links to a website or text that contains the raw data for them to include in their bar graph, as well as a technology tool students can use to create the bar graph. MagicSchool is an excellent tool for educators to use as a starting point for any lesson. However, it does not give enough information to fully implement its concepts if the educator only uses the lesson plan generator. Other MagicSchool tools should be used...
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EDUC 5313 Week 3

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  Week 3 BLOG This week's assignment involves Chapter 6 of How People Learn II. In this report, Riviero details the main components of a learner's motivation. These include, but are not limited to, the student's beliefs, goals, and cultural contexts. References Gura, M. (2020). Fostering Student Creativity. EdTech Digest the State of the Arts, Creativity, and Technology 2020: A Guide for Educators and Parents   ISTE Standards for Students. (2017). Retrieved from https://iste.org/standards/students   Rivero, V. (2020). A Whole New Class of Art. EdTech Digest the State of the Arts, Creativity and Technology 2020: A Guide for Educators and Parents. p. 12-20
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EDUC 5313 Week 2

For this week's entry, I will dive into the components and an example of Authentic Intellectual Work.  I will also compare it with other widely accepted theories in education.  Authentic Intellectual Work (AIW) encompasses learning activities that engage students in exploring real-world problems or scenarios, inspiring them to ask inquiry-based questions, engage in higher-order thinking, and communicate their understanding through creative problem-solving (Newman et al., 2007). Unlike the traditional method of memorization of facts in order to pass a test that you and I went through school with, AIW encourages students to construct personal meaning on a topic and then construct that meaning into something relevant to the world around them.   AIW includes three core components: Construction of Knowledge -  S tudents interpret information rather than recall facts. This "involves organizing, interpreting, evaluating, or synthesizing prior knowledge to solve new pro...
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EDUC 5313 Post Week 1

Part 1 Hello, this is Shelly Rogers, Third Grade Teacher, entrepreneur, and Mom to 3 adult children.   I have been teaching in Owasso, Oklahoma, for 10 years, but have worn many hats before and during that time.  Some of the unusual things I have done: Program Director for a competitive gymnastics school of over 800 kids Owner and Operator of two Children's Consignment Sales Creator and teacher of the only parent/child enrichment class in the area Owner of a teacher supply and specialty toy store 4-time heart attack survivor and spokesperson for the local Go Red for Women Campaign I am pursuing my Master's in Curriculum and Instruction with the hopes of becoming a Professional Development presenter for a nationwide curriculum company.  I enjoy teaching teachers, and I feel I have a lot of experience to share with the next generation of educators. Part 2 In planning an unit for social studies in a 3rd grade classroom, I have chosen Oklahoma State Standard 3.3.12 - Exa...
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