This course has reintroduced me to Web 2.0 Tools. Although I was originally introduced to them in
an earlier course, the online collaboration and group work that took place in
this class has truly helped me to understand the value they could add to my
classroom instruction. Web 2.0 Tools
such as Google Docs (Google Drive), Edmodo, Explain Everything and many more
would facilitate learning and collaboration in my classroom. Not only do I think these tools will enhance
student learning, I also believe these tools will help excite students and
stimulate engagement in the learning process.
Another idea introduced in this course is the idea of a Flipped
Classroom. Although this would take a
lot of preparation up front, the idea is great!
It teaches students how to be accountable for and take ownership of
their learning and it provides more class time to take the learning process to
the next level; to really allows students to apply concepts in ways there was
not time for before. As we move into a
new school year, I hope to continue my growth in the area of instructional
technology. As a current classroom
teacher and future instructional leader, I hope to implement some of these
tools and instructional strategies in my classroom. I hope by having the experience and knowledge
to make them work, I can help teachers do the same when I move into the role of
an instructional leader.
Internship Status
Update:
As I move into the 11th course of this graduate
program, I continue to make progress on my internship plan activities and
action research project. As we get back
to campus to start a new year, I am constantly on the lookout for new
opportunities to add to my ever-evolving internship plan. My goal is to have as much experience as
possible in all competencies areas by the completion of the program. As for my action research project, as a new
school year starts, I will continue to collect assessment data and analyze each
tested TEK utilizing heat maps.
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