Ms. Kissel's Blog

     I looked at the teacher pages on  Corbett Preparatory School of IDS , a private Prek-8 school.  The class pages include information about each teacher, such as their name, position, contact email, and some sections have a short description of what they teach. Some pages highlight classroom activities, curriculum overviews, and photos of students working on projects. There are also links to newsletters and upcoming events that keep parents informed. Most of the detailed classroom resources, like assignments or grades, seem to be available only through the school’s internal systems for parents and students with login access.      I plan to use technology to stay organized and make my teaching more effective. Tools like Canvas or Google Classroom can help me post assignments, announcements, and feedback in one place. Apps like Canva and Nearpod can make lessons more interactive and creative. I could also use Google Drive to keep lesson...

     One of the Florida Standards I found on the CPALMS website focuses on using technology to create and share digital content. It is part of the Computer Science standards that will take effect in 2025-2026. The standard encourages students to use digital tools to design and present their ideas, showing that technology can help them express creativity and problem solving skills. I think I am somewhat prepared to implement this standard because I am comfortable using programs like Google Slides, Canva, and basic coding platforms, but I would still need more practice in teaching students how to use these tools effectively in a classroom setting.      While exploring the Educator Toolkit on CPALMS, I looked at the 2nd grade Language Arts section and found lesson plans that include digital reading resources and interactive activities. One of the resources showed how to use online reading tools to help students practice vocabulary and comprehension. I think th...

      Blogging has been a new and interesting experience for me. I like that it gives me somewhere to reflect on what I’m learning and to organize my thoughts in a creative way. It feels more personal than just writing an essay because I can include my own opinions and experiences. One thing I don’t love is that it can take time to make my writing sound natural while still being professional, but overall I’ve learned that blogging is a good tool for communication and sharing ideas in education.      Artificial intelligence in education seems like a good tool with a lot of potential. My first thought is that it can make learning more personalized and help teachers save time on tasks like grading or lesson planning. However, I also think it’s important to make sure students don’t become too dependent on it or use it in ways that take away from critical thinking. If used the right way, AI could make classrooms more engaging and accessible for all learners...