Blog Post 3: My Future Self

 Dear Future Anna, 

I am sharing with you how Blended learning has impacted my life as a teacher. Blended learning is when you integrate technology and in-person learning together. As you're living your life as a teacher, some things I want to remind you of are how technology and the classroom setting can work together. Using sites like Canvas, Google Classroom, Blackboard, or any other online classroom sites can be beneficial for students to manage their assignments and stay organized. It is also a good idea to host Zoom meetings every once in a while for students who may feel more content learning in the comfort of their own homes. Furthermore, Flipgrid or Canva recording can be a great tool for students who want to present topics online instead of face-to-face. Anyways, I hope you've adjusted well to teacher life and are utilizing these resources in your classroom.


Sincerely,

Present Anna            

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