Alyssa Staino

Return to: ETAP 623 Fall 2017 Section 5420 | Alyssa Staino | Alyssa Staino Mini-Course | Integrating Digital Media

About me

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Hello all! I graduated from SUNY College at Brockport in May of 2015 with a Bachelor's degree in Health Education. I became certified to teach Health in New York State, and was hired by July. I started working at the Brockport Central School District, and am in my third year teaching at the Middle School! I am currently enrolled in the Curriculum Development and Instructional Technology program because I decided I wanted to learn more.

I have an almost 2 year old German Shepherd named Zoey, and she's my world! I love autumn, coffee, relaxing and chocolate!

My Topic/Purpose

For this mini-course, I will be focusing on the instructional method of integrating digital media into curriculum. The presence of technology in the classroom has increased which leads to the growth of digital media in the classroom. The use of digital media has transformed education making access to information easier for us, but must only be incorporated if it meets the needs of the learners. Knowing how and when when to incorporate digital media to enhance and supplement curriculum can provide students with; the resources they need, opportunities to build and apply complex thinking skills, and engaging discussions within and between students.