GAME Plan Reflection

I can't believe another course has come to an end!  Eight down.  Two more to go!  Overall, I believe this course was the most challenging for me.  In addition to the extra work, the content was challenging because it did require me to step outside my comfort zone with the use of technology in my classroom.  However, I am thankful for this course because without that push I would not have started to plan to use technology in the ways I am.  I am thankful for the challenge. 

Onto the GAME plan!  I want to start by saying that I FINALLY figured out on my own how to post blogs to my teacher web page!!  It was so easy, I smacked my head!  I made my first post and hopefully I will receive comments.  I plan to make a post at the beginning of every workshop, which usually takes three to four weeks to complete. 

Reflect on the GAME plan you developed and followed throughout the course.
I will admit at first, back in Week one when we had to write a GAME plan, I was not really into it (for a lack of better words); I viewed it as just another "assignment".  However, as the weeks went on and I tried to implement the plan I saw the value in it- in the steps of that plan, in the way it helped me to adjust and make changes or to move on. The only problem I had with the plan  is we had to adjust, monitor, and evaluate too quickly.  I felt like I was given enough time to really make it work.  I do understand, though, that it had to be that way due to the length of the course.  I have not taken everything from these courses into my classroom, but this is one strategy I hope to use whenever I create any project using technology in my classroom. 

Step 2: Summarize any new learning that resulted from your following your GAME plan and explain what impact your new learning will have on your instructional practice.

I found the GAME Plan to be a great way to keep me on track with my goals.  Knowing that I had these goals and a plan pushed me to accomplish those goals.  When I could not get help from my technology department, I set out to figure it out on my own (which I am usually not afraid of doing).  I believe I can use this GAME Plan during projects that require technology as a way to find the best way to meet my goals.  I can evaluate what works and what does not work and make adjustments.  I believe the GAME Plan can be used for meeting professional goals, as well as education goals with the students.

Step 3: Describe any immediate adjustments you will make to your instructional practice regarding technology integration in your content area(s) as a result of your learning from this course.

As a result of this course, I will change the way I integrate technology to do different things, not do things differently. Even though this is the third course I have taken that focused on technology, I think I am still stuck in the old ways of using technology- simply using technology to use it.   I  but I plan on changing that.  I have a wiki project in the works, and have ideas for digital storytelling.  I will use the GAME Plan to help me create projects that are the best they can be.

I think I have finally grown to appreciate my blog and the valuable advice my peers have given me.  I hope to keep posting to this blog, and I hope my peers continue to follow me!

Linda