In Module 1: Part A-Introduction to Change Project w/ Proposal for Change Project, I was able to come up with a need in my classroom, which prompted my change project. This project was about increasing my math scores by using the LESRA model. However, I did have to "change" my project to the MFAS assessments.
In Module 1: Part B-Designing a Digital Portfolio Course, I was able to learn some new technology pieces that I could incorporate into my life along with some ideas for my classroom. I feel more confident in many more skills yet I can always learn more. Some of the digital tools were not user friendly for my grade level (kindergarten). If I used some of these more often, I would feel more accustomed to them.
In Module 2: Part C-My Change Project in Action w/ Planning Guide Implementation and Documentation, I was able to implement my project to help with a need in my classroom. This has been a challenge but I enjoy learning a new idea to use in my classroom that will eventually be helpful. The majority of my project is just now getting started due to the type of domain I picked. I chose to increase their knowledge in numbers and operations. In kindergarten, we start out with geometry, measurement/data, and counting and cardinality. Numbers and operations comes later in the year.
Overall, all modules helped with my project because each area was important and met my needs.
I agree that the technology pieces we learned were helpful. I could have continued meeting for that class weekly because there is so much to learn and the continued practice would be beneficial!
ReplyDeleteThe skills that you ladies brought to the table were beneficial for all. I learned more about elementary school, MFAS, and all that great stuff so I could be more productive in my own job. Thanks Amy for sharing and always being willing to share.
ReplyDeleteI would agree that some of the digital tools are not user friendly for Kindergarten students, but I have found I am using them to make presentations for my class. As a result, my students are learning how to use the program by watching me.
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