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"The most important thing that schools can do is not to use technology in the curriculum more, but to use it more effectively."
John G. Palfrey and Urs Gasser
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Contributions to Learning - 5315 and 5320
Here we are at the end, but it leads to the next beginning. Reflections on My Journey: Growth, Collaboration, and Lessons Learned Looking...
Melissa Richards
May 74 min read


EDLD 5315 Action Research Outline
Melissa Richards March 24, 2025 I. Action Research Topic As a second grade teacher, I teach with a heavy focus on supporting foundational...
Melissa Richards
Mar 243 min read


5318 and 5389 Contributions to Learning
This term I was able to participate in courses 5318- Instruct and Design Online Learning and 5389- Effective Professional Learning . I...
Melissa Richards
Mar 43 min read


5317 Compilation Post
With the ratio of devices to students constantly increasing in today's classrooms, teachers are finding new ways to use technology in...
Melissa Richards
Dec 10, 20243 min read


Crucial Conversations
Grenny et. al. (2021) boldly claim that the root cause of most human problems is how they behave when disagreements arise from...
Melissa Richards
Dec 8, 20245 min read


Contributions to Learning: 5304 and 5317
For this term, I am taking 5304: Leading Organization Change and 5317: Resources for Digital Environments. For these courses, I feel...
Melissa Richards
Dec 1, 20243 min read


Contributions to Learning in 5313 and 5303
A trait of mine that I continue to be complimented on by many of my superiors and peers is my reflective nature. I enjoy reflecting on my...
Melissa Richards
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Establishing a Growth Mindset for Young Learners
I can help foster a growth a growth mindset in my learners by shifting the focus from grades to effort and progress. Students with a...
Melissa Richards
Oct 6, 20242 min read


Embracing Change
A theme that was present in this video was accepting change. As educators we first must be able to adapt to our changing environment and...
Melissa Richards
Oct 6, 20243 min read
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