Final Reflection!!

Looking back to my first blog post helps me to truly understand how far I’ve come in my perspective of technology in the classroom. Obviously, I was pro-technology back in January, but I had vague reasoning that was based on facts and opinions of others, yet now I am personally passionate about technology!

A teacher leader is one who seeks to disrupt the current social norms in education to bring about an innovation that will improve the system. A teacher leader in the digital age makes changes regarding technology. Too often we sit in faculty lounges and listen to teachers complain and gripe about the issues we face on a daily basis. The struggle is real, but change will not take place unless it springs forth from the grass-roots. The teachers in the trenches will be the ones that bring about the true change for future generations of students. We must lead out by speaking out, presenting, researching, sharing, teaching, collaborating and much more. Our voices must be heard, our skills shared, and our ideas spread throughout the country. As teacher leaders we are obligated to make the use of technology an enjoyable and effective experience for those around us. When we fail, we try again. We have the responsibility to be the cheerleaders for the students as well as the teachers to move the digital age forward into the classrooms.

In addition to my plans to be more involved in the digital world of education (as stated above), I will also make changes in my own classroom. Personally, my greatest take away from the course was the need for alignment in our curriculum. I am sure as an undergraduate I spent time unpacking standards and aligning objectives, but this course really took me through the ringer! I want to stick with this means of creating scope and sequences once I have my own classroom. I also want my technology incorporation to be purposeful, but also natural. I want my classroom to be the room which always is buzzing! I am now not afraid to include technology in sub plans, and I feel confident in finding funding for the devices I need.

This course has been an excellent opportunity for me to dive into the ed-tech Master’s program.  I have learned a great deal and I am excited for my courses this summer