Evaluating My Goals
When I registered for FRIT 7234, I honestly had no idea what I was signing up to take. I saw inquiry in the title and decided the class would cover material applicable to my classroom. Reading the syllabus and discovering that the class involved so much technology, I was immediately intimidated. Embracing the fact that I was involved in a new learning experience, challenging or not, I was going to soak up as much information as possible. I am going to finish a better teacher!
As I reflect on the goals I established during the first week of the semester, I do feel that I am progressing toward achieving my learning objectives. I have already begun learning new strategies and resources to promote a culture of inquiry and information fluency in the classroom. Just today I had a conversation with a colleague about Galileo Kids, and I plan to better guide students through information searches. My second goal was to develop digital resources that can be implemented in my classroom. My Symbaloo PLN is already a site I frequently visit for resources; I love the convenience of having everything in one location. In addition, as I create the curating resource, I will have a developed tool for students to utilize during research. Lastly, every bit of knowledge I gain this semester will help me to create a more student-centered classroom.
I thought I was tech savvy until I started this class. Instead, what I have discovered is that I have a growth mindset. I am viewing this challenging situation as an opportunity to learn and grow. I believe that if I persevere through the difficult tasks, I will gain long-term knowledge to pass on to my students (Dweck, 2010).
Digital fluency is a skill I need as a teacher, but more importantly, as a lifelong learner. As Miller and Bartlett state, "there must be a shift to place digital fluency at the heart of learning" (2012, p.36). I cannot remember the last time I consulted a hard copy of a book for information; like the majority of people, I mostly use the Internet. Through the text this week, I have realized that I am guilty of skittering and bouncing through the Internet (Miller & Bartlett, 2012, p.37). I also probably fall for flashy imagery like many students. Being more aware of these pitfalls will hopefully strengthen my digital knowledge.
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