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Hi All! I was able to look over useful statistics on a very popular educational website we use where I work called Common Sense Media. Click  Here to view useful information on CSM. Common Sense Media proves very useful information for students, parents and teachers. We primarily use this resource option to research new book orders that may be a good fit for our students. There is useful information on book reviews and the opinion of others who have read these books. Parents can leave their opinion about the book and the appropriate age group the book is suitable for. Kids who read books can also leave their opinions, as well as what they feel the appropriate age is targeted for. There are categories displayed under each book review that allows explicit details about vulgar language, violence, positive role-models, sex and much more.  (Image Source ) Looking further into CSM, I came across some interesting information about" Connection and Control: Case Studies of Med

Active Learning Children are prone to be engaged in lessons and have fun most during active learning. I am a hands on learner myself and as an adult, I enjoy active learning! Lessons involving active learning are exciting and can be meaningful for children and teachers. Teachers and students can build memories and relationships through the process. Students also benefit from the interactions, instead of observing or listening to teacher lectures. Active learning is when students are able to participate and become involved in the learning process rather than just observing or listening to teacher lectures. Student Feedback In the blog, it mentioned various resources supporting active learning activities. Some of the resources are: TodaysMeet, Audioboom, and PicCollage. Students were encouraged to create their very own book designs using PicCollage. They were also instructed to use audio recordings of their reviews. Students were given the chance to explore their creativity by

Welcome to my digital space! Honestly, I have never thought about what my digital space until now. I also must admit I have not reflected on my own digital space. When I reflect on what I use on my phone or laptop, I notice how much I use personal and professional accounts. Personal accounts include social media accounts, banking and shopping. More of my professional ones are work emails, canvas and anything relating to school, including recently joining Blogger.   I also noticed how much I spend on the internet. David White pointed out how a person can be a visitor or can be a resident. This can all depend on the context the person is in. The resident section is when a person uses the internet to interact with others and leaves a social trace. The visitor section is when a person is trying to accomplish without leaving a social trace.   Mapping out the four quadrants allowed me to sort out and visually see my digital spaces. This provided a lot of information to myself. Ref

In today's society, technology has had many benefits within the classroom and amongst students.  Instruction can be enhanced in the classroom with the use of technology.  Technology is a useful tool when used effectively. The SAMR model is easy and the framework is important to help enhance that learning.  SAMR consists of 4 components to improve the use of computer technology to enhance learning. The components are: Substitution -  Computer technology is used to perform the same task as was done before the use of computers.  An example is work printed from a computer for students to complete. There is no real connection a student can make to the use of technology. They complete the work and submit it.   Augmentation - Computer Technology offers an effective tool to perform common tasks.   An example is students being able to take a Google quiz online instead of the tradition paper/pencil version of quiz taking. They are able to receive feedback from teachers. Teachers