As I finish up my classes for my Rank 1 certification, I began to think about the last 30 hours of graduate work that I have completed. EDG 693 has to be one of the most rewarding classes that I have taken at NKU. As I began this class let's just say I was a computer amateur. I was able to use Microsoft Word and search the internet-pretty basic concepts. Now, I feel confident enough to embed videos into my lessons and include Wikki classroom discussions with students and parents.
I never knew how easy it was to create a blog. I do have a webpage that my district coordinator helped me design but now I can be completely indepedent. Having a blog will be a great way for me to communicate the happenings in class. This will also give parents a chance to voice opinions and give ideas about things happening with their children.
Next, our physcial education teacher is in charge of redesigning the practical living part of our Program of Studies. One aspect of this new design is creating a service learning project for our school. I am so excited to share with her my service learning project and I am so excited that I got so many wonderful ideas from my classmates.
Finally, locating co-educators in the area to assist with education outside of the classroom was such a beneficial project. I feel like I have established some great relationships at the Cincinnati Museum Center and the Behringer Crawford Museum. I am so excited to try the programs that each of these places provide. After completing this project I also found out that my father's place of employment is an active co-educator. Bavarian Trucking offers tours of their garbage landfill and talk to the children about recycling. Who knew that I had another co-educator in my family??
This class has been one of the most rewarding experinces of my Rank 1 experience. EDG 693 has provided me with the confidence to incorporate technology and actively engaging lessons in my classroom. I can't wait for this school year to begin, so I will be able to show off some of my new ideas!
Stephanie, I agree completely with you in regards to this class. I too am finishing my rank I in Instructional Technology and am amazed with all we have accomplished in this class in such a short period of time. I am excited to embedded videos into lessons and maintain a class blog. It sounds like you took a great deal from this class too. I don't know what grade you teach, but if you ever need anything feel free to email me. (jerri.payne@fortthomas.kyschools.us)
ReplyDeleteHave a great year and congratulations on the RANK I !!!
i agree, I too did not incorporate relevant forms of technology such as a blog. I did not realize it was so easy also. I plan on creating a blog for my classroom as well! Good Luck and COngratulations!
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