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Tech4Teens Reflection

 Tech4Teens

    Tech4Teens is a free camp that middle school students can attend through zoom. This camp or program's priority is to make sure that students a technologically literate and it helps them learn about different online programs that interest them. Some of the topics covered include video editing, coding, photo editing, podcast, and website building/design. 

  I have learned a ton from being part of Tech4Teens so far. The first thing I have learned is how to properly run an online class; you need to bring a lot of energy to keep the students engaged. Watching Dr. Mcverry teach has taught me some key things about enthusiasm and making sure the students feel comfortable. In order to be a great teacher, you need to help motivate your student to be great. 

    I have also learned the importance of sharing your work with the class when appropriate or modeling for the student before having them do it on there own. During Tech4Teens, we do a lot of screen sharing so that there is a visual aspect to all of the lessons. This helps clarify any confusion that a student might have when trying to complete an assignment. 

   Another interesting point that was brought up by Dr. Mac is that the student's cameras do not always need to be on; the top priority is to make sure that the learning environment is comfortable. You can have plenty of student engagement without having their cameras on. 

    

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