Well I am finally posting after coaching from Malia. I went through periods of frustration and feelings of being overwhelmed before I got to this point. I have to say I am very ambivalent toward technology. I am a digital immigrant and quite often I can't read the road signs and therefore I become lost on the endless web highway. Yes, there is some interesting information out there on the web but I do not have the time or skill to sift through everything to get the information I need. I am concerned that this class is more technology rich than other courses.
I am looking forward to the idea of a flipped classroom, for young adults and adults I think it can support a greater depth of understanding toward the subject matter. However, for the grade I currently teach, third grade, I am not sure if it is feasible.
I do hope to broaden my understanding of methods that are useful to reach students with multiple intelligences and create learning experiences that engage the student. I want them to be excited about learning Social Studies.
