Reflection Paper: Teaching in The 21st Century. View one of the TED Talks from Inspiring Teachers Series, read Chapter 1 of our textbook, the Marc Prensky Article “Listen to the Natives” and write a 2-3 page reaction paper on the at least two themes, issues or concepts presented within the selected resources. Additionally, discuss your personal thoughts on the resources, do you agree or disagree? […]

  Discussion Board Policy: The Discussion Board (DB) is part of the core of online learning. Classroom discussion in an online environment requires the active participation of learners and the instructor to create robust interaction and dialogue. Every learner is expected to create an original response to the open-ended DB question as well as engage in dialogue by responding to posts created by others throughout […]

This assignment has two parts. Both parts will be compiled and submitted in one document. Part I: Based on an analysis of students with hearing and visual difficulties/physical and health disabilities, brieflyindicate your understanding of the following: The definition of:  deafness hard of hearing blind low vision orthopedic impairment other health impairment traumatic brain injury The prevalence of:  hearing impairment visual impairment physical and health […]

  Assignment 2: Professional Development Plan Due Week 8 and worth 200 points This assignment consists of three parts: Part 1: Professional Resources and Issues in Education Part 2: Action Plan for Continued Growth Part 3: Career Readiness Documents You must submit all three parts for the completion of this assignment. For Part 1, use the Internet or the Strayer Library (https://research.strayer.edu) to research professional organizations, […]

Instructional Design Project and Needs Analysis Introduce your topic selection and include at minimum your topic, title of your project, and a 2-sentence summary. Then, based on your topic selection for the course project, identify a learning need and target audience and explain why you believe this need can be addressed effectively by an instructional intervention. Then examine two (2) possible causes of the described […]

  Advances over the last few decades have brought innovative and creative technological tools to the forefront of learning. Teachers must be aware of the purposes and applications of these tools to prepare students for future professional and educational opportunities in the 21st century. The purpose of this assignment is to select resources, media, and technology that aid in content learning, language development, and engagement […]

  Week 2 Discussion – Surprises in Data After completing this week’s Readings and Resources, respond to the following questions.  As you look at the data you have collected over these many months, what do you see that has surprised you? Do the data reflect any preconceived notions you may have had as you started the process? What did you find in the data that […]

  During this Unit IP, you will be required to create and conduct a 2–4-hour lesson for one or more adults in a classroom or online course. You may choose to create and conduct a lesson for any type of adult on any topic that you wish. However, you must plan your time so that the actual administration of the lesson is completed with enough […]

Blume, L. B., & Zembar, M. J. (2007). Middle childhood to middle adolescence. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Pearson [Vital Source e-reader]. Chapter 5, “Affective Development in Middle Childhood” In this chapter, the author provides an overview of how personality, emotions, motivation, and self-esteem develop in children during middle childhood. Focus on the components of self-understanding in children, as well as how aspects of affective development […]