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Tech4Teens Reflection

     This week I learned more about creating a website; I decided to make a website about the Rugrats childcare. The coding website that Dr. Mcvery shows us allows for a lot of creativity; it is very helpful to me and obviously the campers because it provides a clear outline. 

    Before breaking out into groups, Dr. Mcvery does a tutorial through a shared screen. Sharing your screen with your students whenever possible and appropriate can be extremely beneficial. Instead of just handing them directions to follow, you can walk through it with them as they do it or you can show them how to do it so that there is a visual aspect. 

    Dr. Mcvery brings a lot of excitement when he does these types of lessons and is always reaching out to the campers to have them be more involved. For example, he will ask a different camper each week what music they want to listen to. He will also ask them if they want to share some of what they have been working on however it is never mandatory. I also appreciate how the campers do not have to have their cameras on and can communicate either through voice or through the chat room. This makes it accessible for all types of students and definitely makes the campers feel more comfortable. 

    I definitely have learned a lot about online teaching through Tech4Teens and can not wait to learn more strategies that can be implemented in real life or through zoom classes. This online fieldwork has been more beneficial than I could have imagined thanks to my professors and coordinators. 

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