Digital Englication

To observe the growing prevalence of podcasts in the professional world, I chose to listen to two educational podcasts created by individuals who are passionate about education. Both podcast episodes were about education and what it looks like in the present day, specifically in the lives of teachers. The episodes were about classrooms in general, without a particular grade level in focus, so they were relatable to my professional goals as a future high school educator. The first podcast I listened to was the Cult of Pedagogy podcast by Jennifer Gonzales. I was already a big fan of her Cult of Pedagogy blogposts, so I was excited to listen to her podcast. This episode was titled "The Danger of Teacher Nostalgia ." The podcast was about the dangers of when teachers get caught up in the nostalgic view of their classroom and students. This view questions"Why can't things be like the past?" Teachers who come across problems with students, classroom environments, a...

Lesson Topic: Digital Citizenship Grade Level: High School Instructor: Eric Cho Date of Lesson: 1/17/2024 Instructional Objectives (Students Will Be Able To) : SWBAT gain a deeper understanding of what it means to be a digital citizenship. SWBAT learn, through classroom engagement, the elements of digital citizenship and practice it by themselves with the instructor as a guide. SWBAT be safe, savvy, critical, and responsible online and in-class. SWBAT navigate the wide digital space in a way that benefits their intellectual and educational development. Common Core State Standards (CCSS) : CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.1 (Cite textual evidence to support analysis of technical text) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.2 (Determine the central ideas or conclusions of a text) CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.3 (Follow a complex multistep procedure CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.RST.9-10.7 (Translate technical information expressed in words into visual form) International Society for Technology in Educa...

When I was a high school student, I loved solving problems. Not a problem on my AP Calculus test that I spent the previous night studying all night for but real problems. I wanted these problems to challenge me and push me to think creatively, critically, and collaboratively with other students. This was fun. This was challenging.  When looking at pedagogy in the present day, I am personally moved and inspired by what project based learning aims to achieve for students. The traditional, essentialist paradigm of teaching is questionable in its ability to prepare students for the real-world. By limiting students to lectures and tests, educators can limit the vast possibilities of a young, passionate mind. Students become bored or burnt out. To combat this, project based learning pushes students to utilize critical thinking, creativity, collaboration, and communication to solve a project or problem. These problems are multi-faceted and complex; they are not easy. However, the frui...

The internet has largely been a blessing for my personal learning, communication, and sense of community. It has positively impacted my career as a student, and I remember even the minute details of using Facebook during high school to connect with classmates. What remained for me was the ability to communicate effectively with peers and not the negative effects of distraction that some are weary of. Naturally, as a teenager navigating social media, I found myself distracted with cat videos and unnecessary memes. At times, these distractions would take me away from my assignment and hinder my learning. However, even these "distractions" helped me to stay connected with my friends, where we could share out funny videos and pictures, creating memories and laughter. Screenshot 1 is of my ninth grade Geometry Honors Facebook group page, where all the students (around sixty) connected through this page to help each other with homework, study for tests together, and remind each oth...