Creating Significant Learning Environments EDLD-5313
The goal of this course is to help educators create learning environments where students feel motivated, supported, and engaged. By using tools like the Understanding by Design (UbD) framework and exploring new ways of teaching, we learn how to connect goals, activities, and assessments to make learning more meaningful and student-centered.
Professor: Dr. Diane Johnson
Term: Summer 2025
Course: EDLD 5313
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Empowering Independence in Kindergarten: A UbD Unit Design for “Tech Time: My Time”
A shared journey of growth with UbD and Fink’s frameworks. This project showcases a unit I designed using the Understanding […]
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Collaborative Learning Reflection – EDLD 5313 Group Project
We don’t just teach content—we shape a love for learning that lasts a lifetime.” —Angela María Ríos Working on this […]
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Introduction: The Power of Belief and Growth Mindset
As educators, we don’t just teach content we help shape how students see themselves as learners. This powerful video by […]
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Tech Time: My Time in Kindergarten – Empowering Teachers to Use QR Codes for Independent Math Centers
Personal Reflection – Tech Time: My Time (Fink’s 3 Column Table) Designing “Tech Time: My Time in Kindergarten” using Fink’s […]
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Embracing Change: A Reflective Response
Change in education is both necessary and challenging. As a kindergarten teacher, I’ve realized that embracing change is a professional […]
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Reflection as an Educator: Bridging Formal Learning and Life
Participating in this week’s discussion opened my eyes to how much the education system has evolved. In the past, learning […]
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Connecting the Dots: A Collaborative Reflection on the Power of Learning Moments
As part of a collaborative reflection, my classmates and I worked on a project called Connecting the Dots, inspired by […]
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New Culture of Change – My Innovation: Tech Time – My Time
Creating Significant Learning Environments Through a New Culture of Change Hi there! I’m Angela, a bilingual kindergarten teacher passionate about […]
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Creating Significant Learning Environments Through a New Culture of Change
This presentation explores how embracing change can lead to more meaningful and engaging learning environments. Grounded in the principles of […]