https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3 A Padlet organized to reflect on and analyze my experiences throughout this course. en-us 2018-04-11 22:42:30 UTC 2026-01-27 05:11:45 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Dartstarget.png mnewcomer11 https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250946641 In Week 3, we learned about Everett Rogers' Diffusion of Innovation. I found this interesting, as I had never given thought to the process in which people adopt new ideas. I found that I would fall within the "Early Adopters" category, as I tend to attempt to find and utilize new ideas. My coworkers often come to me when they have a question about a new strategy or teaching tool as well.
Image source: http://juliekrohner.com/blog/2016/1/14/how-virtual-realitys-diffusion-is-different]]> 2018-04-11 22:48:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250946641 mnewcomer11 https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250947131 I found Knowles' principles especially interesting, as I realized that I implement several of these in my lesson planning. However, I had never heard of him before taking this course. While I do implement problem-orientation and experience, I hadn't heard of his principle, "Self-Concept". I think it's incredibly important for learners to see the importance of their learning, and to take ownership and responsibility for it. By incorporating self-concept, learners will independently gain new information.]]> 2018-04-11 22:52:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250947131 mnewcomer11 https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250947210 In Week 8, we learned about various principles that support learning through multimedia. This module resonated with me as a language teacher, as I rely heavily on text and visuals in order to maintain the target language in class. In completing this module, I was able to take away some principles, such as the Coherence and Segmenting Principles, for my own classroom.
Image resource: https://elearningbrothers.com/bite-size-elearning-segmenting-principle/]]> 2018-04-11 22:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250947210 mnewcomer11 https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250957856 A new experience for me this semester was Twitter. I had never used it before, and had no intention of doing so. However, I hadn't realized how valuable this tool can be for my own professional development.
It is a wonderful way to communicate and connect with other teachers and learners, and my experience with #edtechchat proved to be valuable. This is something I am looking forward to exploring in the future.]]> 2018-04-12 00:25:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250957856 mnewcomer11 https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250958122 A goal of mine is to plan lessons in which students are able to work at their own speed. Whenever implementing technology in the classroom, it is always difficult for me, as there are students that feel comfortable right away, while others struggle through the instructions I have given them.
In the process of creating my learning module for my District Technology Training Plan, I had utilized principles gathered from the multimedia principle to create a tutorial video for Google Maps. I found that it was successful, and this is something that I would like to utilize more often in my classroom. I believe that this would allow my students to work independently, and for me to help those that need extra help.]]> 2018-04-12 00:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250958122 mnewcomer11 https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250959162 I found the module for this outcome to be especially interesting, as I found that many of the principles of adult learning coincided with my own ideas as a high school teacher. For example, Knowles' "Need to Know" is a principle that I implement on a daily basis with my own students.
During this semester, I implemented the principles in my District Technology Training Plan. For example, I attempted to connect participants' past experiences with their current learning in training days.]]> 2018-04-12 00:33:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250959162 mnewcomer11 https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250959995 I achieved this goal in creating my DTTP support site and online module. I was able to plan, organize and create a staff development on the web, and integrated different aspects of materials design when creating the resources for this project. For example, with my tutorial in Google Maps, I made sure to segment the information, and used VoiceThread in order to do so.]]> 2018-04-12 00:39:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250959995 mnewcomer11 https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250960903 We have covered so many new concepts and strategies, and I feel that I have grown as a technology specialist and educator. While I have already started to implement the content we've covered in the classes I teach, as stated in my reflection, I do not imagine that I will be planning a large professional development anytime soon. Despite this, I could possibly use the knowledge I've gained to present to my own department, or small groups at my school. ]]> 2018-04-12 00:44:14 UTC https://padlet.com/mnewcomer11/lfa0s78vu0m3/wish/250960903