The lesson opened this week with a quote from Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. It said, “Correction does much, but encouragement does more.” This quote is indeed a true statement. Throughout the construction of my GAME plan, I have received much encouragement, for that I am very appreciative. Helpful ideas, websites, and other resources are indeed aiding me in accomplishing my plan. I am finding the resources I need to carryout my plan with the help of my school’s technology specialist. We have been working together teaching each other, which exemplifies a TEAM (Together, Everyone, Achieves, More). I have ordered resources on wikis, pod casting in the classroom, and much more to give me ideas and projects to incorporate these new digital tools.
Now, I do not feel as though I need to modify my action plan. It is certainly working out for me. I have also taking things a step further and have already registered for classes at my school district’s Teacher Instruction Fair in January. I have learned that learning new ideas and ways to teach my students is definitely a task. However, it is a rewarding task because I know I am obtaining knowledge that will help them in all of their future endeavors. Keeping a journal and collaborating with my colleagues has also been very beneficial. Just as I quoted before, “Overall, when we set goals, tack action, monitor our learning, and evaluate our progress, WE take control of our own learning process. Being a self-directed life-long learner, we will be able to respond to the rapid and continuous technological changes,” (Cennamo, Ross, and Ertmer, 2010).
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Farena
Resources:
Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2010). Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based Approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing
Now, I do not feel as though I need to modify my action plan. It is certainly working out for me. I have also taking things a step further and have already registered for classes at my school district’s Teacher Instruction Fair in January. I have learned that learning new ideas and ways to teach my students is definitely a task. However, it is a rewarding task because I know I am obtaining knowledge that will help them in all of their future endeavors. Keeping a journal and collaborating with my colleagues has also been very beneficial. Just as I quoted before, “Overall, when we set goals, tack action, monitor our learning, and evaluate our progress, WE take control of our own learning process. Being a self-directed life-long learner, we will be able to respond to the rapid and continuous technological changes,” (Cennamo, Ross, and Ertmer, 2010).
Happy Thanksgiving!
-Farena
Resources:
Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2010). Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based Approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth Publishing
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I just want to say wow, I think that is awesome! Cennamo, Ross, and Ertmer said it best, when they stated that we must be self-directed learners throughout our whole lives in order to keep up with the rapid and continous technological changes in order to help our students be successful in life (2009). Good job and keep up the good work, your students are very lucky to have a teacher like you being willing to do whatever you can do help them be successful.
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much Coach McDaniel! I try my best each and every day to show my students how much I care about them and their future. Giving them real world experiences as well as keeping them up-to-date and exposing them to things they've never seen gives me joy to know that I am impacting their future.
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I think it is fantastic that you are ordering resources that will broaden the way you reach students. As a teacher I think its our job to make sure we are doing all we can to help our classes. I think you are definitely doing so!
ReplyDeleteYou are really on top of all this, Farena! Very impressive. I love how you and your technology specialist are working so closely together. Our district cut so many of those positions this year, that working with mine is a luxury. She's awesome and I love working with her, but she's being pulled in a million different directions.
ReplyDeleteI have to admit that I am a little intimidated about working with wikies and podcasting as I've never done that, but every time a read something like this, it makes me want to step outside of my comfort zone and do it for the sake of my students (and myself).
Keep up the good work!
Sherry
Reaching students is definitely the key to success. We have to be there for them.
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ReplyDeleteIt is ok to step outside of your comfort zone every now and then. When we do that, we see things differently as well as learn how to do things differently. Don't feel intimidated about working with wikies and podcasting, you will be fine.
-Farena
Farena,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have this in the bag! Your students will certainly benefit from your willingness to dive right in! You certainly have the right attitude about it all! Way to go! :)
Deana