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life because you can cross over
very easily.”
As for her status as a young
female teacher, Asher sees it as
both a gift and a double-edged
sword.
“It’s a big advantage because
I can relate to the kids; it
wasn’t that long ago that I was
in high school,” says Asher.
“I can connect with my own
experiences and it doesn’t seem
like a lifetime ago. Technology is also a game-
changer, inside the classroom
and out.
“It does have its disadvantages
too. There have been times
when my students don’t respect
my authority as they would
an older teacher, or speak
inappropriately. You have to shut
that down instantly and turn it
into a learning experience.” “There are so many great online
tools you can use that weren’t
available even five years ago,
quizzes and Padlet (online
post-it notes) to help encourage
discussion,” says Asher. “I’m
always looking for different
ways of teaching and applying
so I can better teach my kids;
I want to put myself in their
shoes and understand how they
best learn.”
But with unprecedented levels
of online addiction, Asher says
students need to be discerning.
“With social media students are
accessible to one another 24-7.
That’s really hard to get away
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