Just as an author is shaped and forever changed by the stories crafted by his or her own hand, I have been shaped by my MET learning journey. Throughout my course work and especially now as the final chapter of my story is coming to a close, I am continually reflecting upon my teaching practices in the hopes of strengthening them further. Here you will find more information about how my teaching approach has evolved as a result of the knowledge that I have gained and the experiences that I have had. I have also included what is next for me as this story comes to a conclusion and my next story (life after MET) begins.
Edmodo
I use Edmodo as a digital learning space to extend my students’ learning beyond the physical walls of our classroom. This is a versatile and valuable online tool that can be used for academic pursuits, as well as the development of students’ social media skills in a safe and structured environment.
I use Mathletics and other online learning tools like it to supplement my classroom instruction and enhance my students’ learning opportunities. Through tools such as this, students are provided with a variety of activities and strategies to remediate, practice and accelerate their numeracy skills at their own pace.
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Through the mindful incorporation of technology, I am creating more and more opportunities for my students to be at the center of their own learning. I use project based learning strategies and opportunities for students to have both a voice and a choice in regard to the ways in which they learn and demonstrate their understanding.
Once I have completed the MET program and I am able to dedicate my time to taking the next steps to meet my new professional goals, I plan on utilizing Freshgrade, a learning collaboration system, to increase my communication with both my students and their families. Freshgrade will also act as a central hub from which my students will be able to create their own ePortfolios that will further enable them to track and showcase their own growth and learning successes throughout the school year.