Reflection Final Post

Step 1: Reflect on the GAME plan you developed and followed throughout the course.

I really can see the benefit of the game plan. Not only is it a tool for the teacher but one that can be applied to the students as well. In an ever developing digital world this is a tool that will help keep you focused on what you are developing but also allow for adjustments when needed. It is truly beneficial to have a plan of evaluation, reflection and adaptation to assure that you are getting the most out of what you are trying to accomplish. I feel that the game plan that I developed worked out very well. I met the standards I was trying to accomplish with little modification. By only having to little modifications it made it easy to adapt to meet my needs in obtaining my goals. If you follow the steps it would be hard not to meet your goals.

Step 2: Summarize any new learning that resulted from your following your GAME plan and explain what impact your new learning will have on your instructional practice.

I think one of the biggest aspects I learned from this class is how effective a learning community can be and how easy it is to set up. I think this will allow me to make more lessons that can incorporate technology and learning communities. These lessons will be more efficient and captivating to the students. It is not as complicated has I had thought and would be a great way to work with my students on their technology standards. By using the game plan I realize some of the best sources for reaching my goal can be in my own school with fellow teachers that have the same goals as myself. It is beneficial to all parties to share the information that they have gained to reduce the work on one another and get the most out of the research.

Step 3: Describe any immediate adjustments you will make to your instructional practice regarding technology integration in your content area(s) as a result of your learning from this course.

I think the most immediate adjustment I will make to my instructional practice is using digital learning communities more in the classroom. It allows for the students to work when they are ready and collaborate easier outside of the classroom. Not only these to things but if it is through a wiki it is place that they consider their own and are comfortable with. I would like to try to incorporated more technology standards into my daily lessons as well. I think by adding short amounts into the lesson the students will unknowingly pick up the good habits. I feel that this is very important due to the lack of guidance when concerning the use of technology. The most important adjustment will be the use of the game plan. It may not be as full scale as our units for some lessons but it will be beneficial to monitor and adjust the standards being taught in all lessons.