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What classroom practices should teachers put in place in order to cultivate an increased sense of student agency? ​


                                    Kirstin De La Cruz

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Changes in Teaching ​Lead to Changes in Learning

Teachers should be inspired by their students, and students should be inspired by their teachers for the best results! Teaching and learning should look different in the 21st century, mimicking the changes in the real world.

Whether they choose to enter the work force or pursue a higher education, our students need to be prepared for the demands of the 21st century. They need to leave high school with a skill set and mind set that enables them to take responsibility for becoming life-long learners, and our job as educators is to find ways to help them achieve this. Incorporating technology and allowing for student voice and choice are a few ways we can. Explore this site to discover the why's and how's!


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One of the most challenging aspects of trying to be innovative is knowing where, when, and how to start! I began slowly by "leaning in." I began to transition from having my students work independently to asking them to collaborate whenever possible. From there, I began to incorporate technology slowly, having them perform traditional tasks in non-traditional ways. 
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