I have been exposed to several unit and lesson format but using the game plan was new one. It was very welcoming as I am becoming proficient in the writing of plans.
As I embarked on the plans through out the module, it made me think seriously about my kids and what I want them to achieve at the end of a unit. Setting goals ensured that I understood the different standards and objectives outlined in the curriculum. This allowed me to integrate the different standards based on the skills and concepts I want to develop or transfer.
Ready, Set, ACTION
Creating actions for the plans were exciting and gave me opportunities test and incorporate several technology tools. It furthered my knowledge of some tool not limited to:
Blogger
Twiducate
Let's MONITOR
On the first attempt of writing a lesson using this component it made me reflect on the goals and actions of the plan. I came to understand as I continued writing and developing plans that I must connect each of the strands in this plan. From my readings, I have deepened my knowledge on monitoring my students as they learn. It is not necessarily a simple observation but implementations of strategies to ensure that students are on task to achieve the objectives or develop the specified skills.
The End: The EVALUATION.
Reference:
"Formative and Summative Assessment." YouTube. YouTube, 28 Apr. 2013. Web. 19 June 2014. <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0nSW3W4MW0>.
Digital storytelling from hearing its name was a fear but after reading several articles on it, I am more confident to use it fully in my classroom. I realized from my readings that I have exposed my students to certain aspects of it already. I am excited to fully implement its use in the new academic year.
ReplyDeleteThe lessons created need some improvement. In the earlier lesson plans, I will adjust some of the first activities to have students take responsibility for the rubric and what will be accepted as high proficient work. This important task would ensure that all students work with an extra focus in mind.
One of my goals for the new school term is to expose my follow teachers to some of the techniques I have learned throughout the course and my general experience at Walden U.