GAME Plan - Final Reflection or is it?

As I think over the past eight weeks, there have been a lot of changes for me. At school we began a new semester and I was moved to a newly renovated building. In my room I now have a Promethean board and am hoping to get 4 computers for the classroom (they may be here by next school year). In this course one of our assignments was to create a GAME plan using NETS-T. I thought reflecting on our GAME plan each week would be somewhat monotonous, but quickly saw the benefit of visiting our plan each week to see how things were progressing.

One of my goals was to create and maintain a webpage. Maintaining the webpage has been somewhat of a challenge. I often forgot to post dates and homework assignments. I have found that most students only check the page when I update grades. Also I have discovered that many of my students who are out regularly do not have internet access to check for assignments and notes. I find myself printing lessons for them anyway. An adjustment I want to make is to find a way to make the page more engaging possibly by posting links and information students would find interesting or need. I believe my webpage will continue to be a work in progress. Maintaining and updating it will take time. If I do this regularly, students who have online access will be more apt to check it for changes and information.

My second goal dealt with facilitating and inspiring student learning and creativity. This week I feel I have made some big leaps to making this goal more tangible. I attended a technology conference sponsored by my district. I receive so much information and have incorporated at least one thing I learned each day this week. Each participant received a small wonders camera for the classroom. Some of my students are already planning on making a video to review some of the concepts we have covered in class. (This is something I want to develop into a PBL unit for next semester.) I have even joined a consortium to improve and increase technology awareness in my district.

Having a Promethean Board and more technology in my classroom has given me inspiration to develop digital activities for my students. Like any educator, my goal is to engage students and have them become excited about learning no matter what subject is taught.

The GAME plan provides an effective way to monitor your goals as you prepare for any class. This may be my final reflection for this course, but the GAME plan is something I will use again!

Have a great one! See you next time!!

Leilani