As we made a rapid transition to online learning (RTOL) through the adoption of educational technology and sheer necessity, COVID-19 revealed a vulnerability within our K-12 educational infrastructure. Distance learning may be new to many in K-12 educators, however, it is an established model in higher education. As we reopen our schools and unpack triumphs and missteps, we can "reimagine education" in a virtual community. I want to call it "Safe Distance Education," where schools offer logistical options based on student and community safety regulations, avoid future school shutdowns, and finally move into the 21st-Century.
4.29.2020
Safe Distance Education "Reimagine Education Virtually"
We are
experiencing a paradigm shift in Education. To reopen schools, we need to
reimagine education. I have been teaching within the DOE for 11 years, a
journey that began with the NYC Teaching Fellows program in 2009. Before teaching, I
was a Community Organizer, and I spent ten years in the corporate world of
public relations, advertising, and media. I am now a Ph.D. candidate with a
focus on Learning, Instruction, and Innovation. One of my goals is to achieve
academic and social-emotional learning through innovation.
As we made a rapid transition to online learning (RTOL) through the adoption of educational technology and sheer necessity, COVID-19 revealed a vulnerability within our K-12 educational infrastructure. Distance learning may be new to many in K-12 educators, however, it is an established model in higher education. As we reopen our schools and unpack triumphs and missteps, we can "reimagine education" in a virtual community. I want to call it "Safe Distance Education," where schools offer logistical options based on student and community safety regulations, avoid future school shutdowns, and finally move into the 21st-Century.
As we made a rapid transition to online learning (RTOL) through the adoption of educational technology and sheer necessity, COVID-19 revealed a vulnerability within our K-12 educational infrastructure. Distance learning may be new to many in K-12 educators, however, it is an established model in higher education. As we reopen our schools and unpack triumphs and missteps, we can "reimagine education" in a virtual community. I want to call it "Safe Distance Education," where schools offer logistical options based on student and community safety regulations, avoid future school shutdowns, and finally move into the 21st-Century.
2.09.2020
Inner Demons
Sometimes we personify mental illness and label it as our “Inner demons.”
So many people live with dark self-loathing. It’s so much more common than people admit.
It starts off as a whisper and rolls into a scream so piercing it’s hard to hear anything else.
Our inner enemy preventing the quiet moments and the opposite of reason.
And we try to hide it, and some take pills to fight it.
Society tells us not to show it because it’s shameful to show weaknesses.
They will call you crazy…They say, they will judge you and dismiss your wisdom.
It is easier to call someone crazy than to call it what it really is, mental illness.
We need to stop this stigma.
The real sickness is not admitting that it is a sickness.
And somehow, it’s more socially acceptable for females to own their pain.
Boys and men are told to “man up” and stop “crying like a girl.”
Meanwhile, what’s the common denominator of mass shootings???
BOYS who repress their anger and pain.
And males take their lives more often.
We need to tell them, Look for the helpers.
I’ve lost too many friends to this disease & I won’t ever be free.
I don’t judge them or say that they gave up.
I’m sure they didn’t see another way out.
But we always have a choice.
We can let our inner demons out and let our angels fly.
We got to talk about it, and we cannot wait.
There will never be a better time if there is no tomorrow.
Let there be a tomorrow, and let’s start now!
8.10.2019
8.09.2019
"Gif 4 U & Yo' Trapp" (Original Music Video)
Hello World -- I just composed a new EDM song. It's 2:22 long. Today, I am inspired to bring about social change and this video tells you simple ways you can make the world a better place. I produced this song using the Soundtrap online platform. I used free .gifs from Giphy.com and slapped it together with iMovie. (All for FREE) Hope you enjoy. SUBSCRIBE to my channel and I will make more videos, (not just educational) and re-start my #NYCSchoolsTech Podcast soon. I promise!
This video was also made because I am psyching myself up to finish my final papers for this Ph.D. cycle.
Please leave comments on YouTube SUBSCRIBE to my channel!
XOXO...
Nancella
@ Sorry Busy Take Care
This video was also made because I am psyching myself up to finish my final papers for this Ph.D. cycle.
Please leave comments on YouTube SUBSCRIBE to my channel!
XOXO...
Nancella
@ Sorry Busy Take Care
8.08.2019
Music Video & Song inspired by a Hot Wheels Taco Truck - "Tiny Taco Trucks"
When I was making birthday Loot Bags for one of my sons, I became inspired by a Hot Wheels car and I made a song... Tiny Taco Trucks... Voila.........
Sound Recording: www.soundtrap.com
Pictures by me and video on iMovie
Made with Love,
SorryBusyTakeCare
-aka- Nancy Ribak Altadonna
-aka- Nancella
Music Video: Spooky & Update (Summer in NYC 2019)
I took all the pictures with my iPhone, produced the song using Soundtrap and video using iMovie.
See.... Not ALL Work. Some times, I play.
Enjoy.
My eLearning Course: "Agriculture & Early Civilizations" - VIDEOS - Please Subscribe to my YouTube Channel
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Been busy working on a Ph.D. in Education with a focus on Learning, Instruction, & Innovation [PROOF]
This is my Finalized Multimedia Presentation for my Innovation & Diffusion of Learning Technologies course.
Topic: Big History Project
According to the course final project, here are the requirments:
- Establish the need for your innovation in your chosen workplace.
- Provide brief research that supports the need for innovation, both in your chosen workplace, and in the field in general.
- Provide a brief overview of the development and commercialization of your innovation. This should include a basic timeline of trends or milestones in the adoption of your innovation.
- Discuss potential obstacles that may be encountered in the adoption or implementation of your innovation, such as costs, resistance by other stakeholders, etc. This could be the material you created on early adopters and laggards.
- Discuss specific strategies about how these obstacles will be overcome. How will you convince the laggards?
- Successfully use a persuasive tone, targeting a “board of directors” (real or fictional) and convince them that the proposed innovation will have a significant impact and create positive change in your industry.
- End with a lasting impact image. This image/message should be designed to leave a lasting impact on your board of directors. This should show that you have assumed the role of “champion” by convincing them that your organization cannot accomplish its goals without using this innovation.
10.24.2018
8.10.2018
Innovation Curriculum Video about Student PSA podcast
Calling all 9th and 10th grade history teachers...
I made this video proposal as part of my Innovation Curriculum coursework at Walden University. The purpose is to outline the project and partner with other teachers.
I'm proud of how it came out and I hope you will agree. 'Like' it and comment if you would like to share your thoughts. If you're interested in partnering, we should talk further.
Click on the link below to learn about my Student Voice Podcast:
Student Podcast Curriculum by Nancy Ribak Altadonna
I made this video proposal as part of my Innovation Curriculum coursework at Walden University. The purpose is to outline the project and partner with other teachers.
I'm proud of how it came out and I hope you will agree. 'Like' it and comment if you would like to share your thoughts. If you're interested in partnering, we should talk further.
Click on the link below to learn about my Student Voice Podcast:
Student Podcast Curriculum by Nancy Ribak Altadonna
7.30.2018
Education Video: My Student Podcasting Curriculum Unit
Are you interested in student podcasting within your content area?! In this narrated curriculum unit video, I show you how to do just that in an informative, fun, and unscripted format and with professional slides. Watch, Like, Subscribe, and Share... I also made a PowerPoint, I am happy to share. Please inquire within. Use me!
Disclaimer: Please note this video does not represent the views and it not affiliated with the New York City Department of Education or Fort Hamilton High School. I just happen to work there.
How to Integrate Podcasting into your curriculum
Yours Truly,
Nancy Ribak Altadonna
7.29.2018
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