One of the things I have enjoyed most about this IT&DML program is how relevant the assignments are to my work at school. I have been able to create and use many projects, lessons and teaching units over the course of the past year that I have used in my classroom. The feedback I have received from my professors and fellow students in the program has helped me to become a better teacher. I have also enjoyed how the courses in the program have complemented each other and have reinforced themes around digital literacy from different perspectives.
My most recent project for the Teaching, Learning and Assessing in the Digital Age class is a collection of resources about using technology to teach global competencies. The Global Literacy class I took last semester provided many resources for teaching global competencies and connecting classrooms. Over the course of the last year, I have become increasingly aware of my responsibility to provide my students with opportunities to practice the four strands of global competencies (Asia Society, 2011):
- Investigate the world,
- Recognize multiple perspectives,
- Communicate effectively with students from other cultures on authentic projects,
- Take action to promote a positive change in the world.
Mansilla, V. B., & Jackson, A. (2011).Educating for global competence: preparing our youth to engage in the world. New York: Asia Society.
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