Tabitha Lopez

We need to be using a ton of effective technology education since IT is such a growing and important field. 

Effective teamwork requires maintaining clear roles and effective communication.

We need to encourage critical thinking and problem-solving skills in the classroom by encouraging collaboration, creativity, and adaptability.

Using qualities of games in the classroom helps with learning and motivation as well as engagement. 

It is very hard for me to find icebreakers that don't feel cheesy and forced. I try to incorporate getting to know my students and building rapport in different ways. 

There are actually methods and strategies to building rapport with students to increase engagement and learning. 

I like the emphasis on students needing to think of education as an investment in themselves.  Students need to be engaged in the learning process and take ownership of their learning. 

Involving students in the learning process is an important way to engage them and help them authentically learn. 

Authentic tasks and assessments that truly reflect learning and growth need to include aspects such as mirroring real-world tasks and scenarios that are related to their future careers. 

Students can't learn unless certain barriers are eliminated.