Blog 7

    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 plans and materials organized, and online gradebooks to track student progress. These tools would save time and make it easier to communicate with students and parents, creating a smoother classroom experience.

    Working on the Critical Evaluation assignment through Canvas groups helped me understand how AI can support lesson planning. AI is great for giving structure, generating ideas, or aligning with standards, but teachers still need to add their personal touch, creativity, and understanding of student needs. This project showed me that a strong lesson plan has clear objectives, engages students, and connects directly to learning outcomes. Evaluating an AI generated plan made me think more carefully about how I design my own lessons and what makes them meaningful. I liked how Canvas allowed group collaboration, but sometimes it was not very flexible. I’d probably prefer using Google Docs for group work because it’s faster and easier for editing in real time.

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