Stephanie Feeman Education 776 Blog

photo attributed to The Blogging Adventures of the Awkward Education Major Social Media is in every aspect of the 21st century world, so it was only a matter of time until it reached the public education arena. With the increase in Social Media comes the responsibility to monitor it's use within the school setting. This week we were given the task to find out District Social Media Policy and examine it. My school and district policy is one in the same, as we are the only school in our district. District Internet Policy, see page 42 As you can see this document does exist, but is very vague on its view of social media uses within the district. The district took the time to outline all that is prohibited while using technology and district computers. Every student in jr. high has their own school Google account. They are able to access all of the Google Apps for Education. These terms outlined in the above mentioned document clearly state that the use of all internet resources ...

Professional learning networks are the future of education and professionalism. I believe that there are particular skills required in today's business and school environment that were not necessary in my generation's upbringing. Students need to learn how to actively engage in effective conversation through the use of social media and professional learning networks. The social aspect of learning is what stood out most to me. I have always struggled with normalcy within interactions between colleagues and growing up with classmates who I didn't know very well.  As I began to think about this topic more, I began to think back on my time in college. When I was in college this idea of a professional learning network was at the forefront of learning theories. I had to learn how to participate in these kinds of networks in order to be successful. I have always had an issue working in groups with people who I didn't know personally. I was often able to get out of it in high ...

Hello Everyone! photo courtesy of S. Feeman My name is Stephanie Feeman and I am a third grade teacher in a rural, yet incredibly diverse, elementary school in Southern Illinois. This is my final class at Dominican University to receive my Masters in Education and I am so incredibly excited to learn this semester. I earn my undergraduate degree from Southern Illinois University with a specialization in English and Middle School. I currently teach third grade and coach Jr. High Girls' Basketball, Go Trojan! Professionally, I am the general education teacher in a 3rd grade co-teaching classroom. We believe in teaching our students in a way that best suites their learning styles. Last year, we transformed our classroom into a flexible seating classroom and have seen great success with it.  My first profile picture is from my Instagram page. I really enjoy traveling and try to document my travels and adventures on my Instagram page. The picture at the top shows me hiking Ca...