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In the Bowers article, researchers partnered children and had them interact with the AIM program. This AIM program is an interactive website teaching students about how to treat others, and other socio-emotional topics. The AIM video showed real life examples of how teachers apply it in their classrooms, and how it benefits children of allContinue reading “Blog Post 1/21”

In the book “Secret Coders,” the plot follows the story of Hopper and her experiences at a new school with her friend Eni, who teaches her about programming and coding. Together, and with the addition of another friend, they work to unlock the secrets of the school as well as more about Hopper’s past. InContinue reading “Blog #4 (1/16)”

There are varying animation styles, topics of discussion, tones, and so much more. In some, I did notice people of different races, body types, and some were even like stick figures. However, they were all in English. 2. They have their own specific animating style as well as presentation. For instance, some were just completeContinue reading “Blog Post (Comic Lab)”

Throughout the various readings, videos, and podcasts, I noticed two themes: reading brings out joy and freedom and the space for reading what you desire should be supported in schools. Technology is a great tool for educators but many times, it is not being used to its fullest potential. Similarly, libraries provide countless options withContinue reading “Blog post #3 (1/14)”

A common theme running through all of the assignment items was the importance of creating and free thought. According to the Project MUSE reading, the stories that we are exposed to, through varying forms of media, are not showing the full picture. In turn, this tends to leave out certain minorities, ideas, and movements. InContinue reading “Blog #2 (1/09)”

My name is Alicia and my major is English with a minor in Education. Alongside school, I work as an after school tutor for a free public school program called ASES. My responsibilities include ensuring homework is being understood and completed, allowing for unstructured free time to let creativity flow, and providing the resources andContinue reading “Introduce Yourself”