It's clear that technology is becoming the norm of expectations in the classroom but just because we use technology in our classrooms it doesn't mean it's good. I have enjoyed learning about the effective integration of technology and utilizing different tools and strategies to help my students become responsible and active digital citizens in my classroom.
A few highlights for me are:
The grant writing assignment. This is practical learning that will help me in the future. I enjoyed practicing this skill and being pushed out of my comfort zone by asking for something and proving that it is necessary and meets certain criteria beyond, just want to do this!
Planning the professional learning experience was WAY harder than I thought it would be. It required much deeper introspection into the goals of the experience while incorporating some fun and taking the best of what I have learned in class and applying it to real life. Truly eye-opening!
The growth I experienced in this class is huge! The above-mentioned projects and the PBL/UBD assignment were big and overwhelming but I was able to push myself and grow!! I feel much more confident in my ability to plan a unit and integrate technology effectively to benefit my students the most!
Julie, I was so overwhelmed with planning the professional learning experience, too. I have lots of respect for the PD committee after working through that assignment! I also loved writing the grant, because it forced me to speak up and ask for something that will truly be beneficial to my students. Such a great course!
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