Learning Experience 3 Reflection

Well, I have successfully completed LE3! One major idea that arose for me during this Learning Experience was the importance of having a clear direction for technology. I believe that it is so important for the principal in collaboration with the staff to develop a clear plan for implementing technology into the classroom and school, and to provide all of the necessary PD to support the teachers. It is also important that those who are considered leaders in technology step up and provide their support to the staff. I think being able to prepare a survey for my staff, conduct the survey and reflect on that data has given me a great outlook heading into this school year. Furthermore, I was able to prepare a mock calendar where I could put my ideas down on a Google Calendar for our staff this year. Then I was able to take all of that information and prepare a workshop for my staff. Under no circumstances would I have had the opportunity to create all of this without the support of this course. The collaboration in this Learning Experience has been very beneficial. In particular, E-tivity #5 where I collaborated with 2 other teachers to put together a wiki page: https://intermediateresources.wikispaces.com/home This opportunity is so beneficial as it creates a central location for teachers who don’t have the opportunity to work face to face to be able to combine resources. This has been one of the most beneficial parts of this course. I will continue to prepare and rely on the previous 3 learning experiences for LE4 – School Wide instruction.