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A goal I had for this semester was to find more tools to use in my future

classroom that go beyond the normal textbook and resources that have been used for

years. Throughout my college experience I have felt that even the new resources I have

found have gotten repetitive. This class has opened by eyes and presented me with so

many new resources that I cannot wait to use. Not only did I find new resources, but I

have also learned ways to make these “old school” resources more engaging and fit into

the 2021 classroom setting. A perfect example of this is the digital learning experience.

The digital learning experience is an asynchronous lesson, where students view the

presentation we created, and interact with the material hyperlinked, and explained on

the slides. I have never created a lesson in this format, and I did not know how to create

a presentation like that before this class. I think this type of presentation is a great thing

to use in the classroom, and it is easy for students to navigate and it very engaging.

When writing my disciplinary literacy paper, I wrote about how students should read to

learn, rather than just learning to read. I believe the digital experience is a perfect

example of this. Students will engage with the material from one slide, and immediately

begin applying what they learned to an activity or discussion on the next slide. This

allows the student to reflect immediately on their reading, which promotes

comprehension and allows them to practice reading skills. Another goal I had in this

class was to connect with people from my discipline. Originally, I stated this goal

because I thought we would be able to share resources and tools to use in our

classrooms. I reached this goal and beyond. The professor in this class made the class

a very welcoming environment and encouraged so much discussion with our peers. By

also doing the group digital experience, I was able to further connect with some
classmates. This not only allowed for me to gain knowledge through a fellow classmate

about this course but allowed me to find someone to discuss all things happening in our

major. I typically do not connect with others in the classroom, but this class encouraged

me too and it has been very beneficial. This also encouraged me to connect with my

classmates in other classes. This is important for the future when I am working at a

school and need the skills and desire to connect with colleagues. Another goal I had

was finding new ways to track student’s progress. After this course I realize that first

things first, everything needs to be strategically planned out and explained before any

type of mastery is tested. In this class I learned the importance of a think aloud, and

how this is a great way to help students understand the content being taught. Rather

that explaining a simple how to is not enough. Sharing with students your whole thought

process and showing them exactly how to think through an assignment or a reading will

allow for them to completely understand the objective. The think aloud was great

practice for what I can do in my future classroom and has furthered my demonstration

skills. This course has provided me with so many new skills, resources, and people to

reach out to. I truly enjoyed this course and all of the content it had to offer that I found

very useful for my future career.

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Engaging with both new and old-school resources was significant because it allowed students to not only access more contemporary, dynamic tools but also to reinvigorate traditional materials in a way that fits modern educational settings. The blending of these resources enhanced teaching by making established tools more relevant and engaging for the 2021 classroom, encouraging innovative approaches to learning. This dual engagement enhances comprehension and accommodates diverse learning styles, utilizing familiar frameworks while integrating new methodologies .

The student learned that asynchronous lessons are effective because they allow students to interact with material at their own pace, making the learning experience more personalized and engaging. This flexibility is important in modern educational settings as it accommodates diverse learning styles and schedules, makes educational content more accessible, and enables a more individualized approach to learning, which is crucial in adapting to various students' needs .

The think aloud strategy made the teaching process more effective by allowing students to observe the teacher's thought processes as they navigate assignments or readings. This method helps students understand how to approach and think through tasks, thereby improving their ability to comprehend and master the lesson objectives. It served as a practical exercise in the course that helped further develop demonstration skills which are crucial for future classroom settings .

The course played a crucial role in enhancing skills needed for a future career in education by providing new methodologies for teaching, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and resource diversity, and developing effective communication and collaboration skills through peer interactions. These skills are vital for adapting to the evolving educational landscape and ensuring effective teaching and engagement with students and colleagues .

Connecting with peers had a significant impact on the student's academic and professional development by facilitating the exchange of resources and tools among classmates and creating a supportive learning environment. These interactions provided knowledge about the course content and helped the student build a network useful for future professional collaborations. It encouraged the student to connect further with classmates in other courses, developing the skills and desire needed to engage with future colleagues in a school setting .

The welcoming class environment positively impacted the student's ability to learn and connect with others by fostering open discussions and encouraging peer interactions. This atmosphere made it easier for the student to share resources and ideas, thereby enhancing their learning experience, increasing their comfort in future professional settings, and expanding their academic network. Such an environment supports collaboration, innovation, and deeper engagement with the course content .

The concept of reading to learn, rather than learning to read, influences educational practices by shifting the focus from developing basic reading skills to utilizing reading as a tool for acquiring knowledge and understanding content deeply. This approach encourages students to actively engage with material, promoting critical thinking and application immediately following their reading, which can improve comprehension and retention of information. This methodology supports a more interactive and meaningful learning experience for students .

The digital learning experience enhanced the student's understanding and engagement by allowing students to interact with hyperlinked materials and presentations asynchronously. This format encourages students to engage directly with the content on each slide and immediately apply their learning through subsequent activities or discussions. This method promotes comprehension and allows practice in reading skills by requiring students to reflect on their reading immediately, thus supporting the pedagogy of reading to learn .

The course encouraged strategic planning in tracking student progress by highlighting the necessity of detailed planning before any assessment of mastery. It demonstrated the importance of providing students with clear explanations and guided think-aloud processes to enable them to fully understand objectives. This approach ensures that students are well-prepared and that their progress can be effectively monitored through structured, thoughtful planning .

Through the semester course, the student achieved several goals, including finding new classroom tools beyond traditional textbooks, enhancing engagement with peers in their discipline, and learning effective strategies for tracking student progress and instructional methods. These accomplishments imply a stronger foundation for their future teaching career, as they are equipped with versatile resources, improved collaboration skills, and effective teaching strategies that align with contemporary educational practices .

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