Comments by Aniya Morales Most recent public comments by Aniya Morales https://nowcomment.com/users/108291 Knowledge of Possible Diagnosis https://nowcomment.com/documents/208696?scroll_to=2541911 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208696?scroll_to=2541911 I notice certain tendencies that seem to be consistent with ADHD although his age may also contribute to the manifestation of certain behaviors. I am wondering whether or not he has received any evaluations and if so, what their findings suggest. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 09:08:01 -0400 Resources https://nowcomment.com/documents/208696?scroll_to=2541910 https://nowcomment.com/documents/208696?scroll_to=2541910 I think it is so important to resort to any and all sources that are at your disposal in order to get a better understanding of who your student is. Aside from being able to use the information for a Descriptive Review, it also gives potential entry/connection points that can be brought into the classroom. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:56:02 -0400 Learning About Students as Learners https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2541909 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2541909 The more we know each student as a learner, the more equipt we become to engage in instruction that is sensative to their needs and appealing to their interests. Moreover, we are able to tailor meaningful learning experiences that students are eager to participate in. Mon, 06 Sep 2021 08:51:31 -0400 Relationships https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2541908 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2541908 While many times we focus solely on the work that we have students complete and their ability to do so effectively, we should also keep an eye out for the way our students interact with others socially. Such would require us to consider the manner in which students communicate, problem solving and engage with both their peers and adults. Sat, 23 Jul 2022 22:44:31 -0400 Understanding the Physical Traits https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2541893 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2541893 Having an understanding of how the student choose to exhibit their feelings through action, gesture and sound are greatly important as they set the baseline for behaviors that are typically for the student versus those that demonstrate some level of distress. Additionally, this information is essential to share with the students' future educators to both get to know the students as well as record any progress or regress that the student is demonstrating. Mon, 18 Jul 2022 17:31:18 -0400 Changing a Child vs. Knowing a Child https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2529173 https://nowcomment.com/documents/207234?scroll_to=2529173 In past experiences, I have seen teachers attempt to re-build a child accrording to what they feel the child lacks and needs. While setting goals for students in terms of their behavior and academics, is not bad, nevertheless, getting to know the student allows us to better tailor our lessons and help them benefit the most from them. Sun, 29 Aug 2021 16:34:39 -0400 Knowing the Definition https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2505867 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2505867 What good is the knowledge of what a particular concept means if it is not accompanied with the understanding of how to put it to use? This should shape our assessment practices in that our focus should be to see if the knowledge acquired is able to be applied effectively and if not, provide the support necessary. Sun, 08 Aug 2021 17:51:28 -0400 Perspectives https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2505866 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280371?scroll_to=2505866 I love how students who probably thought they would only be learning how to properly code and debug through Scratch were able to leave with much more than that. What we teach our students should not just serve one purpose or solely edify one area of their identity, but encompass many areas. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:33:01 -0400 Computational Thinking https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505865 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505865 Intially, computational thinking sounded a bit intimidating for me because I was not sure if I was going to be able to do so effectively paritally, because I was unaware of what it entailed. I had failed to realize that we all computational think as we engage in different activites. This motivates me to encourage my students to not limit themselves to what they might think before trying to acquire a new skill. While they may feel like they do not know how do it, it could be that they have already mastered it. Mon, 02 Aug 2021 11:02:16 -0400 It was interesting to read about algorithim bias because I would have never thought that technology would be capable of that. It shows that the topic of bias can be explored across domains, allowing students to see the wide scope in which bias operates. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505864 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505864 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:57:13 -0400 Teaching students about the importance of accuracy and clarity in their work through means of algorithims can be effective in helping them develop their critical thinking and communication skills. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505863 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505863 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:51:26 -0400 It is so interesting to see that algorithims, though we may not call them that on a daily basis, are a part of our everyday life. It makes me question what other practices that I engage in may be tied to Computer Science. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505862 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505862 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:48:39 -0400 Teaching students about algorithims can be beneficial on multiple facets because aside from presenting students to the concept as a whole, they are also being introduced to new and useful vocabulary that can be taken with them across subjects. https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505861 https://nowcomment.com/documents/280475?scroll_to=2505861 Mon, 02 Aug 2021 10:45:52 -0400 I think bringing awareness to the benefits that teaching coding has is so important. Coding allows students to engage in creativity on a different level that provides both a challenge and gives them the space to create to their likings. https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503050 https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503050 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 12:42:38 -0400 Interacting with Technology Vs. Creating https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503028 https://nowcomment.com/documents/279583?scroll_to=2503028 I do agree that interacting with technology is a lot more common amongst children because it poses less of a challenge. However, I do believe that children have learned to acclimate to the challenges that creating content has and have taken the challenge head on. Certain platforms like TikTok and YouTube have allowed students to take on a more active role as a content creater and not simply just a spectators or viewers. Thu, 29 Jul 2021 20:28:47 -0400 We should instill in our students the desire to learn, but also show them that learning can be fun. This may require us to spice up the curriculum, but would in turn, provide a higher engagement on behalf of students. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501877 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501877 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:37:40 -0400 I many times struggle to think interdependently. I often run on to take on tasks that should require the assistance of others by myself, leading to burn out. I have to learn to rely on others in order to be my best and not so worn out. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501876 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501876 Thu, 22 Jul 2021 13:49:38 -0400 Humor is a great thing to have! Not only does it have its health benefits, but it also allows us to enjoy and appreciate the purity and great moments in life as well as those that are a bit more unconventional. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501875 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501875 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:24:15 -0400 I don't feel like this habit is my go to at all! I plan hard in order to avoid any failure and setbacks. I have so many planners and lists and written plans to ensure the lack of failure that I fear. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501874 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501874 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:22:15 -0400 A creative person is constantly thinking about ways they can achieve goals and actions while taking into account their objective rather than their obstacle. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501873 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501873 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:14:19 -0400 It is important to both learn and be taught how to interpret and experience the world around us with our senses. In doing so, we are able to take advantage of the knowledge we gain from such experiences. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501872 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501872 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:11:31 -0400 Thinking and communication mirror one another; if thinking is unclear, communication will also follow that same format. There have been times where my mind feels overloaded and communicating becomes a lot more loose and less accurate. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501871 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501871 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:04:56 -0400 Past knowledge and old experiences become the foundation for our new ones. We learn from the past and apply it in the present (most times). https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501870 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501870 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 23:00:18 -0400 The habit of questioning things in the world around us allows us to be continuos learners. Inquiry allows us to develop more knowledge about a myriad of topics and a desire to learn more and more. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501855 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501855 Fri, 18 Mar 2022 16:44:15 -0400 Striving for accuracy is a decision one makes to go above and beyond to achieve a high level of performance. High standards should not be pushed onto students, however, they should be reminded of their potential to meet such standards. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501854 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501854 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:49:30 -0400 Metacognition allows us think about our thinking and develop a greater awareness for the actions we plan to carry out, the way we plan to achieve such actions and the way they affect those around us. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501853 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501853 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:44:43 -0400 Having a flexible mind allows us to fully engage with the world around us, recognizing that our perspectives and ways are not exclusive. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501852 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501852 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:37:41 -0400 If we are actually rehearsing what we are going to say rather than actually listening, are we truly listening? Though it may not seem like it, in order to formulate an appropriate response, I guess we do listen somewhat. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501851 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501851 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:16:27 -0400 Listening with empathy sounds like something very simple, yet can be so hard for us to do. If more of us were empathetic with one another, we would be in such a different place. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501850 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501850 Fri, 15 Jul 2022 16:56:54 -0400 Sometimes, I feel like I take really long in this stage and think about all the possible what ifs' before taking the next steps. I think that is an area that I can loosen up on a tiny bit. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501849 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501849 Mon, 30 Aug 2021 12:21:16 -0400 When I was a younger student, I didn't feel like there were a lot of problem-strategies taught to us. We either understood the sole strategy taught or were stuck in oblivion. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501834 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501834 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:25:14 -0400 Having a great knowledge is useless unless we are able to put it to use. It is important to see our knowledge as valuable and seek to make use of it and contribute to it as much as we can. https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501833 https://nowcomment.com/documents/247448?scroll_to=2501833 Tue, 20 Jul 2021 22:13:13 -0400