November 2024 -Rachel Jarreau
What Do You Teach?
Honors Biology and Aquatic Science
Where Do you Teach?
IMPACT Early College High School
How Long Have You Been Teaching?
17 years
How Does Educational Technology Play a Role in Your Classroom?
It plays a vital role in my classroom as a path for immediate student feedback and a way for students to demonstrate knowledge in unique and creative ways.
How Do You Find Technology in the Classroom Helpful?
It allows students access to use real-time scientific data from around the world as well as making data collection more dynamic. Students can collaborate and share ideas, which notably improves class discussions and deepens understanding of content.
What Is Your Favorite Piece of Classroom Technology? Why?
The iPad is my favorite piece of classroom technology. It is portable and can be used in countless ways. I enjoying seeing students’ creations when they can smash apps and share their individual talents.
What Is On Your Technology Wish List For Your Classroom? Why?
I have few tripods in my room and the current iPad holders do not fit with our new cases. I would like new holders to be able to utilize the tripods for filming in class. We use iPads often for drawing so a class set of styluses would be helpful.
What Do You Love Most About Teaching?
One of my favorite things about teaching is watching a student grow in self-confidence.
Nominated by Katie Ward:
“Mrs. Jarreau is an avid advocate for using technology in her classroom. She isn't afraid to explore new platforms, and she is very creative with the activities that she uses in her classroom. Mrs. Jarreau uses those activities to check for understanding in a timely manner and inspire creation among her students with project based learning. What a rockstar!!”