This program started quickly and has ended on the same pace. I still remember trying to set up the Weebly pages, complete a research paper, and end with a major Capstone project. I am glad I did not give up and drop out of the Learning Innovative program. I feel confident with the tech tools I have learned and I feel prepare to teach students with 21st century skills. I am thankful to Cohort 13 for your support and positive encouragement. This program has inspired me to be more creative, such as to think outside the box, especially when teaching special needs students. One size does not fit all. I look forward to my next teaching endeavor.
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After many hours spent searching for images, recording and editing, I finished my Capstone video. I have more appreciation for people who work in the movie industry making films. On a positive note, I am more confident using adobe spark to create educational videos to fulfill the requirements for this innovative program. As much progress as I am making in completing major assignments, I have loads to do to complete my website. All I can do is keep chugging along, until I have it done. The next major assignment is to create the 5 minute video, highlighting the capstone project and any major discoveries. 792- Blog on Educational ValuesWith almost the completion of the Innovative Learning program through Touro University California, the 2 values that most resonate with the work I have in the program revolve around student-centered education and collaboration and sense of community. I have learned from this program that every class decision should reflect the best interest of our student population. How can we narrow or close the achievement gap, if teachers are lacking content knowledge or preparation in delivering instruction. How can we, as educators, prepare students with 21st century skills and seemingly integrate the skills to the core curriculum. My class staff and I collaborated and modeled a sense of community in and out of class in and effort to decrease students’ disruptive behaviors. We established a positive learning environment to promote student collaboration and a sense of belonging in a larger community. Every student is capable to learn, under the right conditions. Moving forward, I plan to prepare my lessons to include the three overlapping components of technology, pedagogy, and content knowledge, otherwise known as the TPACK.
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AuthorI am a special ed teacher at Vintage High School. Archives
July 2018
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