728 Challenge

1. Who are you and what do you do?

My name is Jamilah, fresh out of NYC, also known as Ms. Jones to my 6th grade ELA students in Oakland, CA

2. What is your primary goal for taking this course?

As part of the requirement for the Instructional Media program I hope to gain resources to use in my classroom

3. What is your philosophy of education?

When you expect more from students, they give you more. High expectations with a firm, loving hand will help students reach their potential

4. What do you see as the greatest benefit of using technology and/or digital media in the classroom?

It makes learning more dynamic and gives students different entry points for understanding

5. What is your biggest concern or challenge with using technology and/or digital media in the classroom?

Biggest challenge is sifting through it all to find what’s appropriate for your student population

6. Provide an example of how you currently use technology and/or digital media in the classroom.

With limited resources: presentation tools and supplemental media

7. How does your classroom today differ from when you were the same age as your students?

There is more interactivity in lessons and projects and less observance of adults as the respected authority