Various platforms are drawing young people. In order to stay connected the older generation must participate and use these platforms too even as awkward it may feel or ill skilled at using the application. With practice it does come easier to use while at the same time the ability to share valuable information and expand the intellect of our young people becomes maximized. If intellectuals are not in these forums the quality of info young people are engaging in will not be at the level our next generation need in order to be competitive and to think critically to be confident in the fact that we all are here with a special gift.
Often bullying, stans or a "standard" is being pushed by these forums that are not healthy. If more intellectuals are on these forms, more authentic and affirming conversations could very well reach our young people to help give them the motivation needed to excel and to believe "skys the limit".
Even in the field of STEM, with the more encounters with STEM people ...sharing what they know and the excitement that goes with it.... could very well increase representation in the STEM field - especially if those people mirror the background of those in these platforms.
Digital foot print should now be much more than just using the technology but how we use it to get to the next level. I am the perfect example of this- as difficult as it is to blog...it is rewarding to catalog my thoughts and share my intellect so that eventually it will become easy enough for me to share in text. However, with great opportunities...are great responsibilities...one that may come with obstacles. What I share I take seriously, believe in, and is not just for myself but the benefit of all. So in spite of the obstacles...purposeful living leads to a much more rewarding life. Explore! Excel! Engage! Experience!
Monday, August 22, 2016
What does teaching have to do with it?
School will begin again and are we prepared? Do we have our lesson plans already made and ready to implement? But wait- Even though the expectations is to have a lesson ready...authentic teaching ensures we understand the learner for true learning to materialize to ensure retention. So what do you do? Develop the lesson plan but include ways for it to be differentiated. Then once you learn the learners you can design your lessons with your students in mind. Have several classes? Look at lessons you have done before- do they fit? Then use those too. Using a digital drive, portable drive or some cloud service is great to ensure they are all in the same location. I have so many lessons but they are not easy for me to locate. This year I vow to name my lessons the same as the unit my lesson is from so that I do not have to recreate the wheel so much. But what if the curriculum changes? At least I have a frame work to go by.
Consistency is best. Exploration is great but it has to be with a plan or else you are continuously flying with no place to land. Landing is what helps us refuel and rebuild so that we are not exhausted from flying.
So what does this have to do with Authentic STEM. STEM involves designing, problem solving, finding solutions that work. Well, think of the everyday challenge of teaching and lesson planning and "ta-da" - teaching in itself is an art...but moreover the process of practicing the essential skills of a STEMist. You can share your lesson planning process as an example in class and better yet have an understanding of the process inventors/innovators and engineers go thru when making new technologies.
Are you ready? Best wishes for a super year. With great expectation comes great reward and if you are still in it much to gain for sure.
May the force be with you!
Consistency is best. Exploration is great but it has to be with a plan or else you are continuously flying with no place to land. Landing is what helps us refuel and rebuild so that we are not exhausted from flying.
So what does this have to do with Authentic STEM. STEM involves designing, problem solving, finding solutions that work. Well, think of the everyday challenge of teaching and lesson planning and "ta-da" - teaching in itself is an art...but moreover the process of practicing the essential skills of a STEMist. You can share your lesson planning process as an example in class and better yet have an understanding of the process inventors/innovators and engineers go thru when making new technologies.
Are you ready? Best wishes for a super year. With great expectation comes great reward and if you are still in it much to gain for sure.
May the force be with you!
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