Thursday, March 31, 2016

FOUNTAIN DRINK ANYONE?

While enjoying my Spring Break 2016 in Destin, Florida, I said to myself, “Self, which one of these quests, could I do, that won’t destroy my flip-flop wearing, tan line having vibe? I scrolled down and saw one of my favorite words”create”. Create a video using a tool incorrectly. That is right down my alley, I am left handed, and I always use tools incorrectly.
Dropping Mentos into Coke Zero, diet Coke and regular Coke to make a soda fountain could be used as a party trick but, I would prefer that my soda comes out of a true soda fountain machine like the one in “Tom Thumb” a gas station in Florida.
Since we all know that TPACK is to remind us to use the right tool for the right job. Doing this video reminded me of a few ideas and phrases that I have heard while growing up like, “just because it’s shiny, don’t mean it is gold,” and “just because it’s in your size, does not mean you should wear it.” Really, everything thang ain’t for everybody.  
Just like TPACK, using the right tool for the right will not only make your students think you are cool because you know how to use Youtube and #twitter but, it will enhance the learning environment in your classroom, making your room a sweet spot.

So, when I return to my classroom I will be sure to be reminded to always include TPACK to not only to improve the learning in my class but to remember to Laugh, Love and #Singon.

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