Overall I appreciated this course very much! I liked having to be pushed outside my comfort zone and create a classroom story (via video). I do not think I would have done such a task without it have been assigned to us. However, when my students and I completed the assignment, I realized how much fun we had, and how I can utilize classroom videos and Spark Adobe more often in the classroom. I also like that we had to create PD and design better building meetings. I think so often we can get into the habit of complaining, but never bringing a solution to the table. I believe that these assignments forced us to create some solutions to the frustrations we experience. I hope if I am ever in charge of PD or a building meeting, that people are not zoned out daydreaming about the weekend, and are able to actively participate in conversation and learning.
I plan on continuing this Technology Specialist Course with St. Francis, as I have discovered many new tools to utilize with my students and ways to really bring the classroom to life, whether it be through Classroom Stories, designing Professional Development, and/or creating better Building Meetings. The process and journey thus far has been transformative in my classroom. Additionally, I have deeply respected and appreciated my adjuncts. It is refreshing to learn from other teachers who also come to our cohort sharing their own experiences, trials and tribulations, and their successes. We are consistently learning from one another and authentically learning from our adjuncts.
I have deeply appreciated Ms. Morgan’s knowledge and expertise in this course. I also like that she actively participates in our classroom discussions, brining different perspectives to the table. Everyone may not always agree with one another on perspective and opinion, but it is nice to have respectful and professional debates on our own personal philosophies.
Sheila,
ReplyDeleteYour statement about PD and how we complain and not bring a solution to the table is really accurate. Planning the PD was more challenging than I expected. I also like your statement about how using technology with the students has made them come alive. Seeing them accomplish a task and take ownership of their work was inspiring. Our learning from one another has truly been beneficial. I so look forward to learning with you on our journey to get endorsed.
Sheila,
ReplyDeleteI agree about creating the PD. It was very time consuming and I have a newfound respect for the time, effort, and creativity that goes into creating one. I am no where close to being able to do it!
You are right about Adobe Spark, we need to use it more! You can now sign in with Google, so it makes it more accessible for kids of all ages. I appreciate how you take on a challenge and own it! It is who you are! Keep working towards your goal and continue being a tech leader in your building and district.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the kind words, it was my pleasure to work with you and your cohort.