Last week I established a personal GAME plan for myself as a teacher. This week, I need to focus on how I will carry out this GAME plan through resources that are available to me, what additional information do I need and what steps have I taken so far.
Goal #1 - Research to find 2-3 blogs that have value to me as a professional. One of the first places I need to go back and look at is my different blogs that I have created for my other classes in this program at Walden. Some of the other members in my classes, used blogs that were already active and they had links to blogs they were already following. I also need to make sure my RSS feeder is set for my work email and not my personal email. This way I will get updates while at work and not at home. Unfortunately, this week has been super busy and I haven't felt well, which really aren't good excuses. But I will definitely start before the end of this week by looking at my previous blogs and weeding through so of the blog links.
Goal #2 - Learn more about the epals program. This summer, I had subscribed to epals to get their newsletters via email. I actually got one this week and was able to scan through a few of their projects. I had mentioned this program to my principal during the summer and she wasn't too sure about it because she didn't have enough information. Monday and Tuesday next week, my schedule will be light because I do not have my science labs. I will take time to research the the program, some of the projects and write up a short proposal for my principal.
Denise,
ReplyDeleteI think that you have very reasonable goals in what you want to accomplish over the next couple of weeks. I believe the way Walden has this class set up is very helpful. It is important to realize how much teachers have to do, and taking on new projects step by step make it much easier. It is nice to set goals and work slowly towards them. Don't you agree?
I have also looked into the epals program and would like to take part in it. What a great way for students to communicate and collaborate.
Elizabeth
Denise,
ReplyDeleteResearch takes time and you have set clear goals to accomplish this task. I also go back and use resources from previous Walden classes as a starting point for new assignments.
I like the idea of adding epals to my classroom as well. Getting their newsletter is a way to see how other teachers are utilizing this technology.
You are on track with your GAME plan.
Debbie
Elizabeth,
ReplyDeleteI will let you know what I learn about epals.
Debbie,
Thanks for the encouragement.
Denise,
ReplyDeleteYour goals do sound very reasonable. I am relatively new to "blogging", but it is a great way to learn new ideas in our profession. I am also interested in finding out what you learn about epals. I have heard about it, but I am not familiar with how it works.