For my first NETS for Teachers: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning my progress has been slow and steady. If I had the magic pill to inspire and motivate students I think I would be rich. Today's students seem more disengaged in school than ever before. I do, however, feel like I am locating the resources to assist me in my goals. Because I utilize technology daily, I am helping my students realize that learning can be fun. They often tell me how they enjoy learning online more than they do face to face instruction. I do not feel like I need to modify my action plan at this point. I have learned that because my students see me and hear me daily and have heard me talk several times about the keys to success that my words may be falling on deaf ears. So I have learned that I really need to facilitate getting guest speakers in to speak to my students. I feel like guest speakers would help my students connect the concept of knowledge is power and help them make the connection between school and the real world.
For my second NETS for Teachers: Creativity and Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership I feel a lot more pleased with my progress. My participation in my masters program through Walden University in Integrating Technology into the Classroom has been a major catalyst in my efforts. Through the resources available through the program as well as the interaction with other students in the program my creativity and imagination in educational approaches are constantly stretched. My participation in the professional organization iNACOL (International Association of K-12 Online Learning) has also been a tremendous asset to my professional growth in the field of educational technology. There are numerous webinars offered sharing the latest information regarding online learning not only in the United States but around the world. I feel like my progress in this area is right on track. My resources are plentiful, reliable, and credible. I have learned that there are many many educators embracing educational technology and eager to learn and share knowledge about the topic.
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You've made a great point in that students need to hear from others first hand, what an education can provide. At our school, we host a one day "Career Day" in which guest speakers are invited to share information about their chosen careers with students. It's all set up in advance, so students can choose ahead of time which speaker they want to listen to. Each student is also given a form to fill out in which they write down what education is required for the speaker's job and other pertinent information. We've had speakers ranging from morticians, lawyers, engineers, to police officers, and a host of others come and share with our school. It's been extremely successful for us. And it gives our students a feel for what they need to do to prepare themselves for the real world.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the post for thought!