- I have learned that I already have many of the tools I need to build an engaging and rich classroom environment. Sometimes knowledge gets stifled by the daily routine, or other disturbances; however, simple reminders can increase our focus.
- I am still working toward my goal of incorporating more technology into the classroom. As more resources are made avaliable, I am excited to put new tools and practices to good use. Knowing that a smart board will be installed in my room over the summer, I intend to attend training to learn all that this tool can offer my students. Along with this short term goal, I hope to remain connected with other professionals through collaborative learning online. Even something as simple as blogging or a wiki page can offer valuable insights, ideas, and support.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
A reflection: Past, Present, & Future
As I look at my goals, I feel that I have made steps toward achieving my original goal to increase the amout of technology integration into my classroom. My desire and mental focus of creating a more digital learning environment greatly surpasses the current resouces available; however, I am confident that more tools will become available. Being ready to implement them when they arrive is my part of the process. In addition, the development of new PBL's to use in the classroom has ensure that I remain focused on what I can change. The development of engaging lessons that require higher order thinking skills to solve authentic problems ahs created an excitement and desire to create more lessons of this type. I truly love problem/project based learning, and look forward to next year, when one class of 11th grade language arts will be delivered primarily using this method. So, in reflection...
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Lori to Sheryl:
ReplyDeleteGlad to see you have been able to be on task and developing great new lessons fro your students. I agree that next year will be an excellent opportunity to implement all of these resources and encourage our colleagues to do the same.
I have two suggestions for you to help further your developmet! Ning which was discussed in our video by Vicki Davis but then again mentioned byMaria from our course. She was bragging on all of the support she has gotten from this resource so I thought I would push it in case you did not read her blog.
And the second piece of advise for your smartboard is to PLAY, PLAY, PLAY ... download the software onto your home computer to allow you to work on activities and stuff to use in class. But the best experience you can have even more than the classes is to take time to play on your board. I have been using an interactive board for years in my classes but still learn so much by working on it and tryin out things. I also learn a lot from my students. They learn things from their other teachers and can provide on the spot advise, so be open to them!
Good luck! LORI POWERS
Sheryl to Lori
ReplyDeleteNing is great! I curently use ning.com for discussion with my online class in conjunction with pbwiki. I also agree that play time with the new smart board will make all the difference. I am always open to suggestions from students. They often know little shortcuts and tips to make things run much smoother. Thank you for your comment!
I think its great that you are focusing on the tools you have and making the most of them. I know its difficult to learn about new things at conferences and during our classes and then not be able to use them in your classroom. It sounds like you have a great plan for the future and that your classroom will be preparing students for 21st century skills.
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