Revising my GAME Plan

What have I learned so far that you can apply in your instructional practice?

One surprising thing I am learning is just how much more student-centered the learning is when we incorporate technology in the lesson. One laptop with an internet connection and a camera replaces pencil, paper, brick and mortar libraries, books, journals, dark rooms, recording studios, and more. The students move so fluidly through and between the applications and resources in this digital environment that learning becomes and extension of themselves.

Another thing I have learned, and I am almost ashamed to admit it, is that it IS worth it to go through the tutorial on a new product. I will make using the tutorial a part of my instruction!

What goals am I still working toward?

I am still working on both my goals: developing my dream teacher website and really familiarizing myself with the OH technology content standards. I want to know them as well as I know my own content area standards for social studies. As far as my website goes, I expect it will be an ongoing project, a living breathing extension of the classroom that changes and my and my students' needs do.

Based on the NETS-T, what new learning goals will I set for myself?

I haven't had a moment to myself to think about set new goals.

If I am not ready to set new learning goals, how will I extend what I have learned so far?

After reviewing the NETS-T, I realize that I must MAKE the time to extend my learning and keep my forward motion! One of the things I am wanting to do is to get some magazine subscriptions (yes, actual magazines made of paper) that are dedicated to educators' use of technology. I love to flip through the pages of a journal over my morning coffee. Any title suggestions for me?

What learning approaches will I try next time to improve my learning?

I will stick with the GAME plan approach. I am growing and feeling really confident about my progress using the GAME plan steps for goal setting, action steps, monitoring, and evaluate/extend. I find the steps keep me focused and reinforce success. I come away from the reflection feeling positive and encouraged.