How Instagram, Pinterest, Google Tools, and VR empower teacher candidates

About this episode

The episode discusses how various educational technologies empower teacher candidates to enhance their teaching practices.

Educational technology empowers teacher candidates to collaborate, assess, organize, and inspire learning in new ways. Whether building a professional identity on Instagram and Pinterest, assessing learning with Google Forms, organizing content on Google Sites, or transforming instruction with VR, these tools prepare educators for today's and tomorrow's classrooms. Teacher candidates are encouraged to explore these tools, start small, and thoughtfully integrate technology to enhance learning experiences for themselves and their students. Show notes - https://www.sfecich.com/post/how-instagram-pinterest-google-tools-and-vr-empower-teacher-candidates

People in this episode

Host: Dr. Sam Fecich

Topics covered

• educational technology
• teacher candidates
• collaboration
• assessment
• content organization
• virtual reality
• professional identity

Keywords

• educational technology
• teacher candidates
• Instagram
• Pinterest
• Google Tools
• VR
• collaboration
• assessment

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: EduMagic Podcast, Teach Better Podcast Network

Products: Instagram, Pinterest, Google Tools, VR, Google Forms, Google Sites

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