I have always believed in the transformative power of education. Education can open doors, unlock potential, and inspire dreams. Education can change lives, communities, and the world. That is why I chose to become an educator, even though I did not major in an education related field during my undergraduate …
Have you ever wondered why some people seem to enjoy learning new things, while others dread it? Why some people are curious and eager to explore, while others are satisfied with what they already know? Why some people are resilient and adaptable, while others are rigid and resistant? The answer …
Learner’s Mindset and the Infinite Potential of Curiosity Read More »
As an educator and a graduate student in an Applied Digital Learning (ADL) master’s degree program, I believe that a growth mindset is essential for success. A growth mindset is the belief that intelligence and abilities can be developed through hard work, effort, applying strategies, and receiving feedback from others …
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Imagine This… Picture yourself as a young student arriving in a new country, a new school, and a whole new world of uncertainty where everything seems unfamiliar and strange. You feel excited, scared, curious, and vulnerable all at the same time. School is daunting. You walk down the hallways, feeling …
The Why, How, and What of Our Curriculum Building Journey Read More »
Looking back, the EDLD 5303 ePortfolio course has been a huge, challenging, yet positive learning experience! In the past eight weeks, I’ve gone from the simplicity of a Google Drive and Google Sites ePortfolio to a more complex WordPress ePortfolio and blog. Learning the ropes of WordPress was definitely not …
Reflecting on Creating An Authentic EPortfolio: The Challenges And Rewards Of EDLD 5303 Read More »
The first semester of graduate school in the Applied Digital Learning program has been an enriching experience. I’ve learned a lot about myself, my peers, and the field of education. I’ve also had the opportunity to form collaborative groups with a few of my classmates in courses EDLD 5305 Innovation …
Collaboration in Creating an ePortfolio (5303) and Innovation (5305) Read More »
The ePortfolio is your chance to showcase your skills, accomplishments, and experiences to the world. But with so much information at our fingertips, how can you ensure your ePortfolio stands out in the crowd? Fear not, for I have compiled a list of the top 5 content tips to elevate …
5 Useful Content Tips to Make Your ePortfolio Stand Out! Read More »
Welcome to the wonderfully chaotic world of graduate school, where deadlines lurk around every corner, and sleep becomes a distant memory. As a new grad student with one semester almost down, I can confidently say I’ve had my fair share of ups, downs, and epic procrastination sessions. In this blog …
I was recently accepted into the Applied Digital Learning master’s degree program at Lamar University, so I’m now on a new journey that I believe will positively shape and advance my career in education. As I work on knocking out my first two courses, things have not necessarily been “easy” …
9 Tips on How to Succeed in the Applied Digital Learning Master’s Degree Program Read More »
The Technology-Enhanced Project-Based Learning for Newcomer Emergent Bilingual (EB) Students innovation plan was conceived in 2022 when my business partner and I noticed a critical shortcoming in the education of EB students in our school district. Specifically, EB students were using the same computer-based Reading/English Language Arts curriculum that general education students were using, but the EB students had not yet acquired enough English to successfully work in the platform. Additionally, the program did not offer adequate linguistic accommodations for newcomer EB students. Therefore, we offered to use resources we created when we previously worked as Reading teachers to build a Reading/Language Arts curriculum specifically designed with EB students’ unique needs in mind. Although this was outside of our regular job duties and an immense balancing act, we were compelled to take action because we wanted to ensure the newcomers were given a better chance at success in middle school with content and activities that is linguistically accessible and authentically engaging. We also believe that language should not be a barrier to education.
