Week 4 – Monitoring My GAME Plan Progress

As I take action to achieve my learning goals, I have to monitor whether I am making sufficient progress toward my goals, and reflect on whether the strategies I have chosen are working (Cennamo, Ross & Ertmer, 2009). It is important, at this stage, to decide whether I need to modify my action plan, and how I go about the modifications. In reflecting on what actions I have taken so far, I have concluded that I have been making good strides in achieving my objectives set out in my plan. Fortunately, I have computers in my classroom for the students, in addition to a projector, because of the nature of my subject. The challenge is how much access the students have outside my classroom. I have started talking and interviewing parents, other colleagues and other classmates to gather information on each student, in order to explore methods to meet their diverse needs. Additionally, I have gained knowledge about students’ technology use outside the classroom, through the interviews. I have also begun evaluating my learning styles and instruction based on the information collected, in addition to measuring my instructions with students’ learning goals.

My students have created wiki assignments, which allowed them to pursue their individual curiosities, and become active participants in setting their own educational goals. Hence, I was able to engage in formative and summative assessment, as I monitor classroom progress. My classroom blog has been an interesting spot for my students, as most of them are actively engaging in reflection, and being expressive about their learning. Additionally, observing students has always been a practice of mine, and I will continue to monitor my students through observation and field notes. I have been periodically questioning myself to ascertain how best to improve and adjust my teaching instructions. To develop a supportive, professional, and technology-enriched learning environment that encourages students to manage their learning, I will continue to engage in professional learning communities that will strengthen my confidence and proficiency.

References:
Cennamo, K., Ross, J. & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. (Laureate Education, Inc., Custom ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.