EDTECH: What are educational technology trends or opportunities for innovation that you are exploring because of expanded remote learning?
AREVALO: I’m exploring additional project-based learning opportunities that are rooted in digital pedagogy and media literacy. My hot glue guns, cardboard and mobile makerspace are all confined to my classroom. As a result, my pedagogy had to shift to create the same type of authentic PBL experiences without the typical PBL materials. And I’ve had so much fun doing so!
Also, I’m definitely much more inclined to try new technology in general. I think that once we are comfortable with technology, we tend to rely on that level of comfort. Unfortunately, that can actually leave us behind. But distance learning has shown us that relying on comfort simply can’t get us to where we need to be. Hence, I’ve been much more open and receptive to…
