Continue to explore how you have changed as an educator and how you can develop your leadership capacity to share with others.
I think one of the most significant ways that I have changed during this Master’s program is that ironically, I no longer feel that I need to master a new tool before I share it with my students or even my colleagues. I think it is just as valuable to be enthusiastic and positive about using technology with students and fellow teachers instead of being seen as an “expert” (which I most definitely am not!- Just trying to move myself up the SAMR steps). Just modeling troubleshooting and playing around/experimenting with the features of a new tool gives everyone permission to learn together. Given that I teach at a small site with only two teachers per grade level, it is very exciting that Jenny and I share the same mindset. We are both on the AVID team together which seems like an ideal place to be able to infuse technology standards. I also meet weekly with both the principal and Academic Specialist to help plan professional development so I am planning on furthering our exploration of John Hattie and his “biggest bang for the buck” best teaching practices. I am excited to help make our amazing school even more amazing!
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Florencia
4/24/2017 07:46:49 pm
Dana,
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4/24/2017 10:05:28 pm
Dana,
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Lori
4/25/2017 08:22:17 am
Dana, thanks for bringing up the bit about mindset. I think that's been one of the most valuable parts of this program...the idea that we should take a chance, try new things, fix what doesn't work, and try again. We've learned much in this program, but a growth mindset is one of the most important attitudes that we can apply even beyond our teaching and model for our students. Congrats!
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Dana HandI teach Read 180 at Northwood Elementary School and I am passionate about reading (obviously!) In my "free time" I love hanging out with my 2 teenagers and taking our two dogs for long walks. Archives
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