As I reflect back on this course, I have learned a lot from using the GAME plan. Using the GAME plan I have discovered that I need to plan with my colleagues in order to improve my teaching methods. I learned how to use several technology tools during this course. I learned how to podcast, and use Microsoft Photo story3.
Using the GAME plan has made me realize not everything will go as anticipated. I will still pursue creating a blog on our school website after the holidays are over and we go back to school. I have not received any indication that I will not be able to complete that goal. I feel that having a blog linked to the school website will encourage students and parents to communicate about upcoming events or important dates. I look forward to putting the blog in place before the school year ends.
To increase my use of technology into the classroom I plan to collaborate with my colleagues more and help them plan online social collaboration activities for our students as well as problem-based learning activities. To keep up with the ever changing technology I will continue to attend professional training courses and bring back what I learn and implement those ideas or tools into my lessons. My goal is for my students to be creative thinkers who are confident, motivated, persistent, open-minded, as well as flexible (Laureate Education Inc., 2009). Overall, this course has been very eye opening experience that I have learned a lot from. I have a much better understanding of what it means to be a self-directed learner.
Cennamo,K., Ross, J. & Ertmer,P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Belmont,CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
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Hi Gayla,
ReplyDeleteYou wrote a great post. I agree with you about the importance of working with our colleagues. It will make such a positive impact on our students and our teaching methods.
Great reflection
Allison