EDDN 635 Curriculum Development and Classroom Management in the Technology Era
This comprehensive course builds upon the foundation of curriculum development and classroom management in the context of teaching English language learners. Expanding its horizons to embrace the digital age, the course adeptly weaves innovative technology integration into the domain of Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Crafted to empower prospective TESOL/BLE educators, the course hones in on fostering competence in designing, implementing, assessing, and reflecting within diverse language learning environments, all while capitalizing on the potential of cutting-edge technology. With a strong focus on practical application and discerning appraisal of technological tools, this course primes upcoming educators to excel amidst the ever-evolving educational landscape. Includes 10 hours of fieldwork.
Kenia Torres is a Bilingual Kindergarten teacher in the Brentwood Union Free School District. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Studies with a concentration in Speech Communication from Saint Joseph’s University, a Bilingual Extension from Touro University, and is currently enrolled in a TESOL program at Touro University. Kenia is passionate about developing a classroom community that allows all children to achieve their academic and personal goals. In the future, she would like to pursue an educational leadership role to empower educators and students to catalyze school success. A quote that reflects Kenia’s vision of the educational field is: “Tell me and I forget, teach me and I remember, involve me and I learn.”- Benjamin Franklin
The assignment for EDDN 635 Curriculum Development and Classroom Management in the Technology Era was: To curate a list of technology tools that not only aid in instructional strategies and curriculum development but also facilitate community outreach and engagement.
Introduction: Briefly discuss the importance of integrating technology in education and its possible role in using it for community engagement.
Selection of Technology Tools: Choose 9 technology tools, ensuring a mix that includes tools for both educational purposes and community outreach. These tools could range from educational platforms and apps to communication and social media tools.
Tool Descriptions: Provide a concise description of each tool, highlighting its key features and the URL. Explain how each tool can be used in an educational context and for community engagement.
Practical Applications: Illustrate practical examples of how these tools can be integrated into teaching, curriculum design, and/or community outreach initiatives. Examples could include using social media for parent-teacher communication, blogs for student projects showcased to the community, or collaborative platforms for community-based projects.
Reflection and Analysis: Reflect on the potential impact of these tools on enhancing educational experiences and community relations.
Analyze any challenges or limitations in implementing these tools for both educational and outreach purposes.
Format and Submission: Choose of format of your choice – possibly a Storybook, Padlet, Flipgrid etc.
Kenia Torres’ submission
Kenia Torres, TESOL Candidate, Touro University
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Tech Tool (padlet.com)
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