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TedEd Adoption Curve

Granny Do-Good Can't Spot Homework

What do you consider the main ideas of this week's lesson? Why?

The main idea of the lesson seems to be that making the educational process more relevant and approachable from the student standpoint sets the student up for success in the long run. There are proven statistics and studies that say that fun programs and games have a positive correlation with student success. The main goal is to introduce this concept to upcoming teachers so they write-off these kinds of software.

Explain which aspects of the the ARCS module you feel most – and least – comfortable with.

    I do find it interesting that the model seeks to address the issue of educational relevance in the classroom. Although, it will be difficult to satisfy everyone from designs that are introduced, there may always be a point of improvement to make something easier.

Describe a part of this week's readings/viewings that surprised you and explain why.

 The stereotypes of gaming being something on nerds or lazy people do should just be trashed. Gaming actually requires a lot of mental capability is some cases, even calculations that you don’t even know you’re doing in your head while you play. For example, my nephew is absolutely obsessed with Minecraft. He attempted to explain it to me one day and he was actually being so technical that it blew me away at only 9! The fact that a game can create such academic potential and functionality in a 9 year old convinces me that there truly is an educational benefit from these programs.

Compare and Contrast: SAMR and RAT

Monroe Middle School Screencast

Bloom’s Taxonomy: Multiplication with x

Bloom’s Taxonomy

Multiplication with x

Key Points from Zucker Chapter 2: "Key Education Goals"

Key Points From Chapter 2

Taylor & Frotto Chapter 1 Reflection (#1&4)

Why did you chose teaching as a career?

Throughout my education career, I taught or retaught class information to myself. I have always been a self-learner and found satisfaction in my ability to assist and teach my fellow classmates. I have also taught dance for 12 years and enjoy, more the anything, the relationships I’ve built with the students in my groups and being the source of guidance for those who seek the latter from me. It may be cliche, but I do feel immense purpose in being a vital piece of a student’s learning experience, both in academics and life. I know I can handle the imperative nature of being a role model and leader for my students.

What passion, expertise, and skills do I have that will help create change in my classroom and in my school?

The main focus of anything having to do with the education of children or older learners should be found solely in the benefit and quality assurance of the experience that the students should gain from their time in an educator’s classroom and overall at their learning facilities. This is my main focus. My teacher heart is completely set on making sure I provide a safe, nurturing, fun, engaging, and self-disciplinary environment for each and every student I am blessed to come in contact with. I know how to guide students to become more independent and self-motivated because I have done so for myself and know it is possible. I am a very empathetic individual, so I can usually read people very well and by doing so I am able to serve quickly and directly to the needs of my students, co-workers, and supervisors. Being empathetic can be stressful on you if you aren’t careful. I believe I have grown in my ability to care genuinely and provide solutions, though at the same time not over-stepping my boundaries. I am a huge advocate of learning and being the best individual one can be! I  plan to bring these standards into my future classroom and school.

Image: "Student Performance to Be Judged by Happiness of Teachers - Patriot Update." Patriot Update. Liberty J, 16 July 2015. Web. 15 Jan. 2016.

Lillian Ault

• Sanford/Orlando, FL

• Lake Brantley High School Patriots

• Experiences...
• -very quiet in high school-
• -but now an introvert turn extrovert -
• -Varsity Dance and Cheer Team-
• -Built a lot of genuine friendships on dance team-

• 4 Older siblings: two brothers and two sisters. I am the youngest of the clan.

• Middle School Math!

• I love teaching and the idea of being apart of the upbringing and shaping of a child's life. I want to be an approachable figure for my students to not only learn from academically but                                                             in all aspects of life they seek guidance with.