Teaching online opens up new channels of communication, many of which can help students who have traditionally been marginalized. Research shows that girls may be less likely to speak up in class,
I do wonder as society progresses, how and if this data will shift. Thinking about my class this past school year, I felt that the class distribution was fairly equal among my students.
Canvas to handle the logistical aspects of running a classroom, like tracking grades, messaging students, creating a calendar, and posting assignments.
My school is about to adopt Canvas this upcoming school year. I am interested in seeing how the platform goes. Again, I do feel as though it may not be as appropriate for my second graders as it would be for high schoolers.
You can also create your own instructional videos for students to view at their own pace.
At first, I did not think this concept would be beneficial at the Elementary level. But, the more I thought about it, I do think it could be utilized within small group activities. Recording a short video explaining an extension activity, or a game, could allow you to focus on the group you are working with while the other students become familiarized with online platforms.
researchers identified “inadequate professional development and training” as the primary obstacle to using technology productively in classrooms.
This is something I identified early on within this course as being a barrier for technology in the classroom. Many technological resources are available for both teacher and student disposal from my counties Classlink page; however, many educators within my building do not know about the resources in depth. I think this lack of understanding contributes to teachers straying away from technology usage.