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When the IDC discovered how Dr. Sharon Leathers, Assistant Professor of Literacy, was using Canvas Pages in unique and creative ways, we immediately invited her to lead workshops and present at the annual faculty conference. (See the workshop recording here: <\/span>Watch Video<\/span><\/a> \u2013\u00a0 password: TzAkSbr5)<\/span> This outstanding use of our Learning Management System is just one example of how Dr. Leathers leverages technology in her teaching practice. Her embrace of technology began early in her career as an elementary school teacher in Los Angeles. There was one computer in the classroom, and she needed to figure out how to make it work for the benefit of her students. Dr. Leathers reflects, \u201cI never let the amount of technology or type of technology in a classroom limit my thinking about the use of it and how it could enrich student learning.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Just as technology platforms and tools change over time, Dr. Leathers has transformed her use of technology as an instructional tool. Most recently she has focused on how social media (including Tiktok and YouTube) could be harnessed for dynamic learning opportunities, particularly in light of the pandemic. \u201cThings have truly changed,\u201d says Dr. Leathers. \u201cI\u2019m realizing it\u2019s no longer about how our students access and interact with social media but how they can become content creators, not just consumers.\u201d Dr. Leathers plans to explore how Teacher Education students can enhance their own learning as well as contribute content to the field through social media outlets.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Dr. Leathers has also evolved as an instructional designer. When it comes to helping students navigate content in her course, she says, \u201cTwo clicks are too many.\u201d She emphasizes the importance of instructors to understand how today\u2019s students are wired for instant access to information and digital communication. Dr. Leathers believes we need to make some adjustments as educators and consistently talk with students to help us understand how they learn.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Are you nervous about bringing technology into your classroom? Dr. Leathers has three important pieces of advice:<\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. Start Small<\/b>: \u201cDon\u2019t try to tackle too many technologies at once. Aim to use one new technological tool each semester and find what works best for you.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
    2. Rely on Students<\/b>: \u201cGive your students some room to help you with technology for a particular project. Allow them to suggest apps or platforms that could be utilized for an assignment or class project.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n
    3. Have Fun: <\/b>\u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to make mistakes. Technology isn\u2019t scary as long as you are willing to have fun with it.\u201d<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Thank you, Dr. Leathers!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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