Throughout the Create Assignments, I have had an opportunity to show off the different technologies that I currently use to effectively support learning and engagement in my online classroom, which is Standard B. There are some programs that were just introduced in the different lessons throughout Create, which means that I have plenty to practice and work on, but can find my way around. What I would like to improve is my ability to create Portable Learning Objects like those used as examples. This section, Portable Learning Objects, also showed that I can plan, design, and incorporate these strategies into the online classroom. This shows proficiency of Standard C. I think that Standard E has been modeled throughout the Create submissions, and it will continue to be modeled throughout my posts and in my online classroom. I think the most obvious moment it is modeled is in section 2. We were asked to discuss pros and cons of tools we explored. As I reviewed, I didn't always feel it necessary to speak poorly of sites by name. I am a professional teacher, but I am not a pro when it comes to reviewing technological constructs, so it was only fair to label my opinions as such and not name those particular sites. I have to be completely honest, I am still working on Standard K; I would have to rate myself as In Progress. After working for GAVS for several years, I can't help but feel that we are not given the opportunity to practice this skill. The course content is already made for us. We can add in differentiation, supplement the learning with learning objects, etc., but the decisions of order and arrangement are made for us. Even down to the Homepage set-up that we use, the choice is made for us. This is not always a negative aspect, as the course does seem to be strategically built, and through that, I am learning; however, I wonder if there is a way to learn more about transferring knowledge in the most effective fashion.
What strategies are coming with me? What was most beneficial for me? Building Portable Learning Objects is most definitely the skill I showcased, but also the skill that I will continue to build while working for GAVS! This section was also the most beneficial for me, by far, because it has inspired me to self-teach and figure out how to make better portable learning objects that I can share with my department so that it benefits all students. Web Tools for Differentiation is also a portion of this Module that show my proficiency in these standards and demonstrate the quality of work that I offer in my classes. Create has helped me see not only what I do well, but what I need to work on. This is the most important part of teaching- learning. I know that there is still a lot of learning that needs to happen to be the best online teacher that I can be!
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