I have experienced so much during this EDUC 791 course - that I will forever be grateful for as it has made my journey into Covid-19 Distance Learning more efficient and impactful. Now, in all of my lesson design, end-users are at the forefront of my thinking as I analyze what gaps exist in their knowledge and skills and how I can help them identify and bridge those gaps. The SITE Model and TPACK help me separate the various sub-contexts that impact my students' learning. The sociocultural, informational, and technical sub-contexts are even more important when students are learning from home with varied supports that may or may not be in place. My goal is always to support my students in driving their own learning. I've seen immense growth in the classroom and now I'm looking for evidence of student growth through digital means. This is challenging, but I have the mindset, pedagogy, and tools needed to pursue my students' personal and academic growth.
As planning and implementing instruction has changed so much through Distance Learning, I've focused on how I can blend learning opportunities for my students. When we return to the classroom, I'll leverage skill development and technology to support students in taking increased responsibility for their own learning. It does not seem that we can count on being in the classroom at all times in the near future, so innovative and responsive teaching methods will be required. I am grateful for my small and large successes that can be built on as I move forward into upcoming school years.
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Krista Loper
5/4/2020 01:52:37 pm
I totally agree with what you said about this class preparing us for distance learning and that "it has made my journey into Covid-19 Distance Learning more efficient and impactful." I know that without this class I would have been doing things very differently this last month. I feel like what I am doing now is more valuable to the kids.
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Melissa
5/5/2020 07:10:32 pm
Hi Megan,
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