Ms. Snow's Social Studies

Crocheting 101 Here is my picture of the materials I plan to use for this project!  Crocheting… an artistic piece of work created by hand and with love. For my Networked Learning Project, I decided to learn the art of crocheting by researching digital resources to help me along. My grandmother made it look easy as I was going up, but I never had the patience to learn. Here I am several years later, ready to see where this journey takes me. When starting this project, I knew that this would challenge me as I have no idea what I am doing. So why not use technology and figure out how to create something? For the last couple of days, I have started the process of looking at different resources to see where to begin. As of right now, YouTube videos are the greatest help to me versus the help forums due to the step-by-step visuals that are allowing me to start from scratch. They explain the basics of how to get started and form a single stitch. I have also found guidance from the help ...

An Unexpected Moment- A Playlist An unimaginable time came with the COVID-19 pandemic. It changed how we think, learn, socialize, and even listen to music. Check out my playlist from Spotify for the lyrics that showcase my lyrical moment during the COVID era.

The readings from week one brought new insight into the ideas of learning and understanding. Bransford et al. (2000), explain the ideas behind learning, understanding, and conceptual change in the world and in the classroom. So the question is "what does it truly mean to learn and understand?" 3 rules to spark learning TedTalk What does it mean to truly learn something? This question is one that all educators are asked at some point throughout their careers. When exploring this, teachers begin to be aware of how complex learning is, modify their approaches for different learning styles, and demonstrate their comprehension of a topic for absorption. It is about how teachers reflect on the art of learning, improve understanding, and adapt to the changing world in their practices. So, how do teachers do this? When it comes to learning, teachers have to reflect on what their students know and how to allow them the chance to practice with new topics. My students learned about Worl...