Though this was a fairly hectic course, it was to be
expected, what with so much pivotal information crammed into a summer semester.
Regardless, I am glad for the difficulties; teaching is a noble, ancient
profession, and many claim that America has fallen behind other countries where
education is concerned. It's important to raise the standards for our teachers
and ensure our future is in able hands.
I think perhaps the greatest challenge presented itself
during the collaborative lesson plan project. Getting started on this
assignment proved difficult as some were unfamiliar with the intricacies of
Canvas inbox messaging and the Collaborations tab. This was especially so since
it came after the Instructional Strategies Wiki, where a webpage was set up for
all group members to communicate through. Once these challenges were overcome,
however, I found that all my classmates were eager to do their part to
contribute and did so enthusiastically and respectfully.
The textbook also proved to be an excellent resource, with
thorough, straightforward content that facilitated the weekly assessments (though they may have not always have been submitted in a timely fashion).
The greatest takeaway from this course was perhaps the
increased awareness and familiarity with sites such as Weebly, which are not only relevant in teaching but in many other endeavors one may wish to embark
upon. The e-portfolio seemed intimidating in the beginning, but once properly acquainted
with it, it seemed only too easy to navigate, and now a foundation has been
built for us that will carry us into our fields, whether or not we choose to
continue with education.
Resources:
Maloy, Robert,
Verock-O’Loughlin,Ruth-Ellen, Edwards, Sharon A., and Woolf, Beverly Park
(2013). Transforming Learning with New
Technologies. 2nd Edition.
Boston, MA: Pearson Education, Inc.
cunytv75. (2012, July 30). Education
Forum: Requirements for Teacher's Education. Retrieved from https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WB1bev_eaqw
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