Again, this week, our lesson opened with an inspiring quote from Epictetus. It stated, “It is impossible for a man to learn what he thinks he already knows,” (Walden University, 2009). This quote is indeed true when reflecting on my GAME Plan progress. As a technology teacher, I thought I knew a lot however, this process has shown me that there is still yet more for me to learn. I am a firm believer that an educator never stops learning. I feel as though my actions in my GAME plan have been very effective. My school’s technology specialist and I have worked closely on implementing new technology tools into my classroom.
One thing that I have learned and am currently applying in my instructional practice is effective time management. This week, Dr. Ertmer stated how important it is to implement new concepts slowly by completing small tasks/projects. When small tasks are completed first, students are prepared better for major projects, (Laureate Education, Inc., 2009b). I feel as though there is still yet more to learn because technology changes daily. Gaining more knowledge and experience in integrating technology tools into problem-based learning is one adjustment that I will make. Based on the learning resources this week, problem-based learning offers a variety of benefits that will engage my students as well as give them the ability to go from novice learners to advance learners through experience, (Laureate Education, Inc., 2009a) which will in return benefit them greatly in the future.
-Farena J. Bradley
Resources:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009a). Program eight. Spotlight on Technology: Problem-Based Learning, Part 1. Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore: Author.
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009b). Program nine. Spotlight on Technology: Problem-Based Learning, Part 2. Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore: Author.
Walden University. (2009). Integrating Technology Across the Content Area Course homepage. Retrieved November 9, 2009.
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Time management is something all teachers struggle with. It seems like there is never enough time! Also I thought the starting small was a great piece of advice.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree with you and April, time management is an area that I have heard and experience all teachers struggle with. You are correct in that a educator never stops learning, with the ever changing world today, we can not stop learning because it is our duty to teach our students the material and applications that are going to make them be successful in life. Enjoyed your post!
ReplyDeleteApril,you are right! It really does seem as though it is never enough time. We as teachers have so much to do, we have to pace ourselves so that we can be as effective as we can for our students.
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Thanks Coach McDaniel! We all know that we have to do all that we can to ensure that our students become life long learners. That is why it's so important for us as teachers to never stop learning so that we can continue to teach our students and make them successful!
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I agree with you, Farena, that educators never stop learning. This is my 22nd year and with all this new technology, I feel as awed as I did my first year. It's very humbling to teach so long and know that you still have so much to learn!
ReplyDeleteSherry, it is a humbling feeling for me to learn. I try to tell my students that every day. What you learn, no one can take that away from you, that's why it is so important.
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Farena,
ReplyDeleteTime management is a CONSTANT battle for me! I'm a firm believer in not moving on until all of my students "get it," which can sometimes lead to some seriously frustrating days, especially when I take a peek at the calendar!
Deana