Literacy is embedded in every content area and is essential for students to access information, communicate effectively, solve problems, and be successful in college and the workforce.

Keeping up with the grade book especially for the students who are struggling and will help the students with accountability 

I learned that each student has their own learning styles 

Be conscious of the medium you are using as a teacher to present and ultimately connect information during instruction. Practicing and being comfortable with the material is important to help with conveying they information.

My biggest takeaway from this topic is to "know yourself". We are all SME's but knowing who I really am helps direct how I structure my classes and how I prepare ahead of time for my instruction.

Using 3-5 points per PowerPoint slide and colorful backgrounds and not to overcrowd the slides

One of the key lessons I learned from this topic is that effective lesson plans require more than just instructional content. Support materials, instructor notes, and assessments work together to enhance student learning and help ensure lesson objectives are achieved. Well-prepared support materials provide students with the resources they need to understand and apply new concepts, while instructor notes help maintain organization and consistency during instruction.

I also learned that assessments should be aligned with the lesson objectives and used to measure student understanding accurately. Both formative and summative assessments provide valuable feedback that can guide future instruction and identify… >>>

One of the most important concepts I learned from this topic is the relationship between learning objectives and educational standards. Learning objectives clearly define what students should know or be able to do by the end of a lesson, while standards provide the broader expectations that guide instruction and ensure consistency in student learning. Effective lesson planning begins with identifying the appropriate standards and then creating measurable objectives that align with those standards.

I also learned the importance of writing objectives that are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART). Well-written objectives help instructors stay focused on the intended outcomes,… >>>

I learned to always be prepared as well as being organized when coming to teach a class 

as well as understanding strengths and weaknesses, and watching an observing other instructors help learning about different teaching methods

This module taught me a lot about how to effectively use storytelling. The framing and what to include in a story was helpful to provide structure and keep me on track when using stories. I will apply storytelling to my upcoming work using the guidance from the module.