Empathy Report
Empathy in Design as a Pathway to Meaningful Learning Artwork created by Angelia Buckingham using ChatGPT4o. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED Empathy in design is essential when creating educational experiences that…
Reflection
Two Minutes in the Life of a Kindergartener This blog post is in reference to an assignment for my coursework in CEP 817, Learning Technology Through Design. A kindergartener’s world…
From Challenges to Triumphs: Reflecting on My Growth as a Kindergarten Educator
During the last quarter of 2024, I spent time organizing and implementing measures within my teaching practice to build a positive environment. These measures required me to identify a small…
Unlocking Literacy Skills: Assessing emergent learners’ understanding of text features
Our classroom culture is built on embracing the rich tapestry of similarities and differences that our young learners bring with them each day. To honor this diversity, it is essential…
Building Brave Learners: How the CASEL Framework Builds Kindergarteners’ Confidence for Test Success
References CASEL. (2017, May 18). CASEL: Overview - . https://youtu.be/Do1R67Ek0NI?si=2eaqUUxF1mdVsxYB CASEL. (2021, June 23). SEL 101: What are the core competencies and key settings? - . https://youtu.be/ouXhi_CfBVg?si=a77DHY95vOWGQEAY Frye, K. E.,…
Testing the Test: Why Kindergarteners Struggle with the Process, Not the Material
I once had a student who excelled in formative assessments. She understood my routine and, as soon as she received her pencil and paper, began working independently. While I explained…
Streamlining Success: The Role of Technology in Kindergarten and Early Elementary Assessments
https://youtu.be/7oxt9p941co?si=wOXzPwmvuJQ-y6Ag In today’s educational landscape, technology in the classroom is more than just an information vs. motivation question. There are exciting possibilities for enhancing assessment especially for young learners. Now…
From Grades to Growth: The Power of Creative Assessment in Today’s Kindergarten Classroom
Artwork created by Angelia Buckingham using ChatGPT4o. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED In today’s evolving educational landscape, creative assessment is a powerful tool for fostering curiosity and a deep love of…
The Assessment Nightmare: My Worst Kindergarten Assessment Story
Artwork created by Angelia Buckingham using ChatGPT4o. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED At the start of a new school year, I was suddenly tasked with conducting benchmark assessments for my incoming…
An Interview with an A.I.
Artwork created by Angelia Buckingham using ChatGPT4o. CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DEED Synopsis In a recent interview with Generative A.I. program ChatGPT 4o, I explored four key questions typically posed to…