What Do You Teach?
I have taught 6th grade ELA for 2 years and 7th grade ELA for 2 years. I am also the Cheer Coach.
How Long Have You Been Teaching?
I have been teaching for 4 years, which all 4 years have been at Gentry Junior.
How Does Educational Technology Play a Role in Your Classroom?
Technology is woven into nearly every aspect of my classroom. I use platforms like Canva, Pear Deck, and Curipod to create engaging assignments, facilitate discussions, and give students on-demand access to resources that support different learning styles.
How Do You Find Technology in the Classroom Helpful?
Technology allows me to differentiate instruction and meet students where they are. It also makes learning more interactive and engaging, which I find leads to better participation and retention.
What Is Your Favorite Piece of Classroom Technology? Why?
Without a doubt, my favorite piece of classroom technology is Canva. It has become an essential part of my daily routine, I use it every single day! Each morning I use it to build my classroom agenda, keeping students informed and the day running smoothly. I also use it to create visually engaging slides that make lessons more dynamic and easier to follow than a traditional presentation. What I love most, is how Canva extends beyond just my own planning and teaching. Students use it to complete digital projects, which allows them to express their creativity while also building real digital literacy skills they’ll carry with them long after they leave my classroom. The platform is intuitive enough that students can jump right in, but also powerful enough to produce truly impressive work. Canva has transformed the way I design instruction and the way my students demonstrate their learning, it’s truly a win on both sides of the classroom!
What Do You Love Most About Teaching?
I love seeing the moment a concept clicks for a student. Watching them grow in confidence, especially when technology gives them a new way to express their understanding is incredibly rewarding.
Nominated by Farrin Cooper: "Ms. Hasley’s thoughtful use of technology not only supports diverse learning styles but also builds digital literacy, preparing students for future academic and professional environments. Her classroom is a hub of innovation and interactivity, where technology truly empowers learning through the use of platforms like Canva and Pear Deck to create assignments, facilitate discussions, and provide students with on-demand access to resources."