Over the past few months, we have all become very familiar with the phrase “Together, Apart.” For teachers, this adjustment has created a major shift in our teaching strategies and methods. Many teachers are learning technology integration at a faster pace than they ever had to anticipate; and (for the most part) they are doing this work alone. As a former instructional technology coach, I can tell you there is no one teacher that knows every piece of software, every APP or every STEM project that could work for every teachers’ classroom. Technology changes every day and it can be daunting to assume that you will be able to keep up with all of it on your own. In the past, you would walk down the hall and find the technology specialist, teacher, or administrator that you know can help you. Today, that is not an option. Teachers, being the innovators and collaborators they are, flock to social media to create Think-Tanks and share resources with one another. Below are some of the groups and resources that I find most helpful.
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AuthorJessica Tuwaiq is a former ELA middle school teacher as well as a former instructional technology coach. In her current role, she works with Michigan districts to implement technology. Categories
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