I am not going to lie here, but steps that I have taken toward meeting my goals has been a little difficult due to the fact that it is the middle of the summer and I am not teaching.
So on that note when answering the first question, am I finding the information and resources that I need, the answer is yes. The fact that I am not in school does not mean that I am totally stuck. I do know that I have a great IT department, and their number one concern is making my teaching experience better using more technology. Unawares to myself, I have been able to locate different resources form a source that is new to me, my classmates. They have been a never-ending flow of new knowledge that I can apply to my GAME plan. From them I have found new websites to introduce to my students as well as new sites for me to use when teaching. So, implementing these new 21st century skills will begin in the fall, or August 13th, which if you ask me is still summer, when school starts. So at this time I do not know if I need to adjust or modify my GAME plan yet.
As I stated before, I have learned so much from this program.. The technology tools that I am going to be able to implement into my classroom because of Walden University are somewhat overwhelming, not overwhelming in a negative sense, but overwhelming in a sense that my students will have a number of different ways to show me what they have learned. As stated in our course DVD this week, “when students are given a choice of an assessment type, they are given empowerment” (Laureate Education, Inc., 2009). Being able to offer so many different types of assessments will be an effective way of meeting the needs of diverse learners. Being able to support the diverse needs of my students will be imperative to their learning.
To date, I have not come up with any questions pertaining to my GAME plan. I think once school starts, that will change, and as it changes I will ask the questions and answer them to the best of my ability. I am very excited about having my own web page, the biggest reason is that I want other people to see what my students are accomplishing in my classroom. I am also very excited to have a new platform when dealing with parent communication, this will allow for one more avenue of communication to be open to all of my parents.
References:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Program Seven. Assessing Student Learning with Technology[Motion Picture]. Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore: Author.
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Hello Erica-
ReplyDeleteI too find it a bit difficult to measure progress toward a game plan when school is out. I am finding more time to test out new digital tools and become familiar with them before school starts.
It sounds like you have a great IT support system. I find now that we are into the core classes the information is eye opening. I am excited to get back to school and implement my new knowledge.
Michele
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Erika,
ReplyDeleteI agree with both you and Michele that we would have a much easier time meeting our goals if school was in session. I'm glad to hear that you've been able to find information and resources, and though you haven't made leaps and bounds towards reaching your goal, you have made some important baby steps. That, in my experience, is often the best way to address our goals anyway!
By the way, I agree that August 13th is still summer. Sorry you have to start so soon!
Erin
Erin and Michelle,
ReplyDeleteThis is the second class I have taken through Walden where being in school would definitely help with achieving some goals.
Erika
Hi Erika,
ReplyDeleteI also think that I will be able to monitor my GAME plan a little better once school starts. There are several resources that will be available to use me that will help me assess my goals. It seems that up to this point that the strategies that I’m using are helping me make sufficient progress toward my goals. Once school starts I will be able to implement the strategies I have learned into my lessons.