Due to COVID-19, teacher candidates in the 2019/20 Bachelor of Education program have had to quickly adapt their teaching and learning styles through the use of online platforms. We are showcasing some of the wonderful examples of projects created by them as part of the community field experience.
Alana Meyer Secondary (Technology Education)
- What is the name of the community partner or group you are working with?
- Technology teachers around BC and beyond
- What is your project’s subject area(s)?
- Technology education resources – robotics, metalwork, woodworking
- Tell us about your project!
- I developed this website as a resource base for myself, my students and other teachers looking for ideas! It is a living document base – meaning that I will be continuously updating it throughout my teaching career. It is really exciting to have this website because it is a modern touch that sets me up to have resources in one easy to find location. My hope is that the website can be a source of information and inspiration.
- Did you face any particular challenges in the planning, making or delivery of this project?
- Learning to build a website is a very time consuming task. There are both desktop and mobile versions and so, formatting takes twice as long. I have not yet paid for a domain so I am finding that without the direct url, it can be difficult to find. This is something I intend to upgrade in the future.
- How was the project received? Did anything surprise you about the outcome?
- I was quite surprised with how much people liked the idea of it. I mentioned it during a job interview and my interviewers loved the modern aspect I am taking to teaching. I think that sharing of projects and ideas among professionals to benefit students is a great use of the digital world. There are so many plans out there and it can be a great way to revamp programs.
- Can you tell us about a highlight of creating this remote lesson plan?
- Receiving feedback for this project was a highlight. I am quite proud of how it is coming along, so hearing that others are also liking it is a great feeling.
- What media did you use to create your project?
- wixsite.com website builder
- Where can we view your project?
- techmeyer.wixsite.com/resources