Reflection

As this course is coming to an end, I feel relief that I will have one weekend to relax, but also extremely satisfied with the amount of knowledge I have gained. When I wrote my original GAME plan my focus goals were Standard 1, to Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity, and Standard 3Model Digital-Age Work and Learning. As I progressed through the course, I learned a lot of way to engage learners through digital story telling. I felt that was the most beneficial week for me and meeting my goals. I learned about projects that incorporate Math and other content areas using technology. I feel I have a larger range of projects to pull from now. I am already in the works of redeveloping a Social Studies project from paper to a digital story.

To use the GAME plan process with my students, I don't believe it needs to be modified. They are old enough to understand and put forth each step of the process. I can see using this for long term projects and assignments. It is a good habit for them to get into when planning and learning how to stay organized.

Like I stated above, I am already making changes to my projects to incorporate technology, specifically, digital stories. I already use social networking for literature circles, but I came up with ways to use a wiki to just hold conversations with students outside of the classroom. For example, posting a wondering question and having them respond to it. I think this type of homework will be more interesting for them.

Sarah

Thank you

Colleen,

I’m sorry you don’t have pacing guides. That must make it difficult to plan. We do have the responders in the building. I will need to sign them out when I want to use them.

Cris,

Thank you for your encouraging words and support! Unfortunately, I do not have a document projector, which I am sad about. I did at my old school and absolutely loved it! I’m not sure if we have Compass Learning, but will look into it as well as the other resources you listed. Thank you so much for all your ideas!

Amanda,

Thank you for your encouraging words and support!

Kristen and Kimberly,

Thank you for your support! If I can’t meet with the tech teacher this week I will definitely take it upon myself to try to learn how to use them.


Sarah