As a new relativley new student teacher who has yet to complete a practicum, the idea of creating lesson and unit plans, resources, etc., seems like a daunting and time-consuming concept. When in classes and reviewing the BC Curriculum, generating creative and original plans with a universal design for learners is discussed as the only option. However, in this week’s class, the discussion of teacher resources and online tools eased my anxieties. I concluded that I can create personalized plans, whilst incorporating outside resources to bolster my original and creative ideas.
Some of the resources discussed include: Focused Education, World Book Online, Live-it Earth, and Arctic Fox. What resource was most enticing to me was ‘Live-it’, as it seamlessly connects curricular concepts and ideas. This will be a great resource for when I begin my practicum and further in my professional career. The challenge and games section, especially, will be exciting for the students, while simultaneously easing my workload; this is similar to ‘Click-view’, another resource mentioned during class.
Having access to these professionally made resources, moreover, will protect me professionally, as acceptance of certain language, themes, etc., changes daily. Knowing that these resources are teacher- and peer-reviewed and up-to-date offers reassurance. Conversely, teaching a concept from a site like Pinterest that could be outdated could perpetuate misinformation, bias, or offend others.
I did some research into my own teacher resources, which I believe could be useful to myself, and my peer student-teachers:
Fun games you can make or have pre-made (like Kahoot): https://www.blooket.com
Uses AI to analyse students, mark work, and has ready to use assignments: https://www.wiley.com/en-ca/grow/teach-learn/teacher-resources/
Attached below are some YouTube videos that discuss how to incorporate pre-made materials into lessons while tailoring them to a certain class and upholding the teacher originality.
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DYutzUKbp4Ak&ved=2ahUKEwjhv_ecsMiSAxVuGjQIHa3cLfMQtwJ6BAgQEAI&usg=AOvVaw1Rb1th2e1TrpZXG4lZDnw6
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DBYMN9HXbFtY&ved=2ahUKEwj93taqsMiSAxXPMzQIHb02Gso4ChC3AnoECBMQAg&usg=AOvVaw05e_EHLHdOKN5ewx1Wlx8_
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.instagram.com/reel/DR2_dupgXjO/&ved=2ahUKEwj93taqsMiSAxXPMzQIHb02Gso4ChC3AnoECBQQAg&usg=AOvVaw2JUQK_VuXad_w9ZuNVTvwc
Leave a Reply
You must be logged in to post a comment.