What do you want to learn regarding literacy? I would like to learn how to keep students engaged. I know it is hard to get kids to read or even write about topics they do not personally choose to. (I was one of those kids). TMWilli #EDML470

*Free Tweet* What does literacy mean to you? Literacy to me is a focal point for education in general and will lay a solid foundation for the future! There’s so many types of literacy and each one will play in important role in not only teaching but learning. #EDML460 TMWilli

CONTENT AREAS: I think metacognition is a big one. It’s the understanding and awareness of one’s own thought process. W/O metacognition kids in any content area wouldn’t be able to grasp and maintain any knowledge being taught #EDML470 TMWilli

What mattered today in class? I enjoyed going through the textbook together and implementing what we read and how we can include that in our future, as soon to be educators! #EDML470 TMWilli

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What mattered 2day as a future educator/how will I use it? I’m excited to use fun and engaging activities to teach & make it memorable for all subjects! #EDML470 TMWilli

What is important when lesson planning? Making lessons informative & fun! Make sure to include reasons why or how students will use what they’re learning irl! TMWilli #EDML470

What makes u an intellect/how will it serve your students? I think intelligence is something that’s ever growing and it allows me 2 keep and expand my open mindedness & I wanna share that w my students TMWilli #EDML470

What mattered today? Vocabulary is important and can be categorized in 3 tiers! Vocabulary is important and can make a reader more focused and paint a better picture when reading as well! #edml470 TMWilli

What mattered today & why was it important? I learned the importance of literacy in ALL classrooms & 3 strategies to build on! **Also gave wonderful ideas for engaging classroom activities! #EDML471 TMWilli

Why are game’s important for students when enhancing literacy? Games can provoke critical thinking skills necessary for a solid literacy foundation! #EDML471 TMWilli

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What mattered today & why? I feel more at ease and overall excited for my internship to start! This semester is going to be fruitful in learning experiences to prepare me for the future! #EDTE522 TMWilli

How can student’s lives influence their classroom experience? Students will have different perspectives & preferences that will be evident in the classroom! TMWilli #EDML522

Why is collaborative planning important when planning an integrated unit? CP is important because it allows educators to collaborate w/ peers and allow students to make connections with other subjects and the real world! TMWilli #EDML522

What is a pro & con to integrating curricula? Pro: integrating curricula provides an opportunity for positive & beneficial learning outcomes for students! Con: there is limited time to plan AND practice this during each class period. #EDML522 TMWilli

What am I looking forward to during Fall Break 23’? Being able to sleep in and finish my long, lost book I started months ago! #EDML522 TMWilli

Changing by the Minute Documentary: This school seems very student oriented but educationally chaotic! The students seems to help each other out and thrive off this change of a learning environment #EDML522 TMWilli

What will I take with me from internship to student teaching? One of the best things I’ve learned so far, is what a great resource other educators can be! You can always ask for help or ideas, especially when lesson planning! #integratedunits #EDML522 TMWilli

Insightful. Entertaining. Helpful. PREPARED. Thankful. Excited TMWilli #EDML584