Robotics, their place in Education…. In my 16 years of teaching, I have seen technology evolve and become an important piece in education as a way to engage with students but also a valuable tool. As more and more jobs incorporate technology and potentially incorporate robotics, it has become apparent that we need to teach students these digital/technology/robotic literacy skills so they are prepared for the outside world. Thus, this is one of my reasons for wanting to acquire a technology endorsement, which I am currently working on now at Dominican University. Image Source: Business IPAC As I pursue a technology endorsement to help further my knowledge and become a valuable asset to my department and district, I learned through the class EDU 772 that robotics is not just for the assembly line, but that robotics is going to be involved in and is already making an impact in a variety of fields. So as teachers, we must incorporate robotics into our curriculum. This co...
"Tech Triage: Navigating Computer Woes with Basic Troubleshooting" As educators, we all have been there when a piece of technology chooses to not cooperate for us “teachers” or the students throwing a monkey wrench into our lesson. In my 17 years as an educator, I have seen technology and its integration into learning and the classroom change and become an integral part of education. So, I believe that empowering teachers with the skills to troubleshoot computer issues on their own not only enhances their confidence in utilizing technology but also ensures seamless classroom experiences. Therefore, I have created a list of common issues we as teachers face and steps to help troubleshoot them when they arise. Image Source: Shutterstock Internet & Networking Issues: Problem: Your Chromebook says that I am not connected to the internet. Solution: If your Chromebook is indicating that it's not connected to the internet, you can follow th...