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Gabriela Méndez
OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF TECHNOLOGY
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Gabriela Méndez

OVERCOMING THE FEAR OF TECHNOLOGY

  • Little girl in Tech (9 yo) creative and curious
  • Computer Systems Engineering who didn't enjoy programming.
  • Master in Information Technology Management
  • Online Education: Design and tutoring
  • EdTech Advisor for online programs
  • International Office: OMIX, COIL. Global Classroom
  • Teaching Math and Data Science for decision-making
Aspiring Intercultural Educator | Tech-Savvy | Enthusiastic Traveler| Music lover I am a little of everything and a lot of what I am passionate about.

About Me

Is this your first time “Coiling”? Are you digital Savvy?Are you a COIL Administrator?Do you consider yourself an expert in your own field? Do you have knowledge in different pedagogy techniques?

How do you feel while working with new tools and technology?

MY FEARS

The unknownUncertaintyChangeFailure or to be replaced

FEARS ALL WE SHARE

FACTS

Brace yourselves... change is coming!Constantly career changeEvolution of our job positionsEverything is technology required

It all starts with confidence and empowerment.

Technology is the ultimate assistance to us.You don't have to be a master!

NEWS

According to the Harvard Business Review, the role of data scientist was described as, "The sexiest job of the 21st Century".

COMPETENCIES

  • Critical thinking
  • Reasoning for complexity
  • Use digital technologies, through conscious strategies.

#Hacker#ThoughtLeader

DATA SCIENTIST EXAMPLE

MORE FACTS...

Technology is not the same now than then Everything is plug & play or drag & dropIt's a childsplay

EDTECH INTEGRATION

  • Relax!
  • Baby Steps
  • Start with the design and defining the goals and expectations.

RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Choose the tools (1 to 3). Free licensing, good privacy settings, and available for all.
  • Be clear on the instructions. Make sure everyone is on the same channel.
  • Have a plan B. BE FLEXIBLE!
  • Be humble and honest, talk to your students, you all are going through the same process and you will overcome the challenges together.

RECOMMENDATIONS

STUDENTS CAN TEACH US A LOT!

  • Mix of generations: Baby Boomers, Generation X, Millenials, Generation Z / iGen.
  • Digital natives live in an isolation that often leads to depression, they need to find their purpose, they look for justice and social responsability. they need to feel they belong.
  • Ask your students for feedback, and suggestions to make them feel involved in the teaching-learning process

REALITY AND CHALLENGES

  • Google tools (Slides, Docs, Sites)
  • Padlet, Flipgrid
  • MS Teams
  • Zoom
  • Slack
KEEP IT SIMPLE!

Suggested tools

RECAP

  • Relax!
  • Plan ahead
  • Baby steps, start with something simple
  • Be flexible
  • Work on effective communication
  • Get students involved

Thanks for you attention!

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