Hi! My name is Annette and I live in Georgia with my husband and our only child, Tyler. She is eight years old and is the third grade. As an educator, I enjoy seeing the light bulb go off when my students grasp a concept that is being taught. My passion for teaching has led me to achieve a Bachelors in Education degree, specializing in managing learning difficulties from the University of the West Indies, Jamaica. A Masters in Science degree from the Walden University, specializing in reading and literacy, and has propelled me to pursue a Philosophy in Education degree from Walden University.

The learning contexts that interest me are technology and social networking. In a previous class (EDUC 8406), I was introduced to various aspects of technology and social networking, and have been exposed to ways in which they can be utilized in the classroom to modify instructions for the diverse learners. Since every child is unique and learns differently, integrating technology in education can provide a wealth of opportunities such as visual graphics, sound, field trips, drawings, recorded readings, and assessments (Owens, 2012).

Similarly, social networking media such as blogs is one such tool that can be utilized in the classroom to motivate students, as well as to promote critical thinking and collaboration among students. Additionally, blogs facilitate teachers providing support to the students through forums.

I am thrilled to see what other learning experiences will be gained in this course (EDUC 8401) so that I can add it to my repertoire of teaching tools and strategies.

Reference

Owens, D. (2012). Differentiating instructions by integrating technology in the elementary classroom. Early Education and Technology for Children. Retrieved from http://www.eetcconference.org/wp-content/uploads/Differentiating_Instruction_Tech_in_Elementary.pdf