Biography
Abrielle Martinez is a graduate student within the Department of Teacher Education. As part of her graduate assistantship asa TeachLive Simulation Specialist, she plays the roles of all 5 students/avatars the pre-service teachers will see on the screen and present their lesson.
Curious about TeachLive?
Here's what Abrielle has to say!
Question 1: What do you like most about TeachLive?
What I find most beneficial about TeachLive is that it provides students with the opportunity to practice classroom management skills even before entering a real classroom. They can observe how the avatar students respond to their teaching and review the video to reflect on their performance.
Question 2: What advice do you have for students when preparing for the TeachLive experience?
The guidance I'd offer students getting ready for TeachLive is to approach it with a positive attitude and active participation!
Question 3: How do you think TeachLive helps prepare teacher candidates?
I think TeachLive prepares teacher candidates by providing scenarios that teachers face in the classroom. The teacher candidates get the opportunity to teach two lesson plans, one given to them and one created by the student, and they also partake in a parent teacher conference.