Category: Blended Learning
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Working on My Literature Review
2/18/2023 – In reading on constructivist learning theory, I realize why SIOP works so well because the components reflect so much of this theory and I can tie this into my innovation plan. Since I am an EB Instructional Coach and we live and breath Sheltered Instruction, it will be another persuasive piece for the…
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My Learning and My Work
2/15/23 – Today was my mid-year check-in on my goals at work with my adminstrator. I was excited to share some of my work with her and how I want to make some of it apart of my goals to finish out the year. Then, once I have my Implementation Timeline ready, I plan to…
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How It’s Going
2/14/2023 – I am enjoying this graduate work and thankful that it came at a great time in my career to utilize its content and maximize my learning. As an ELA teacher when I started my career over 25 years ago, I never would have thought that I would have picked this major for my…
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Thoughts on Other ePortfolios
2/11/2023 – Looking at and into other ePorfolios is enlightening as to the different uses of an ePortfolio. After spending time in Dr. Harapnuik’s ePortfolio, it has definitely given me ideas as to what I would like to do in mine. Looking through others’ ePortfolios shows me their focus professionally and personally. Each one’s graphics and layout show…
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ePortfolio Reviews
2/10/23 – Looking at other’s ePortfolio’s has helped me craft my own. I was able to get the framework from what other’s did in their titles and links on pages. I need to improved mine with a search engine and probably rework the paging pieces. I think I have been posting instead of paging properly…
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Motivation to Change
2/9/2023 – Motivating others to change requires me to think about what motivates me to make changes. It definitely would be to my heart, my beliefs and my values – not just my head, my thoughts, my experiences. My heart and head work together to motivate me to change. Thus, I need to use the…
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Catalyst for Change
2/6/2023 – The students that were leaving public education for these academies were starting to outperform public school students, as well as, take away from the local public-school funding through attendance. When I came back to public education, the mindset of administration had started to change to address this new data. They were realizing that…
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Reflections on COVA eBook
2/4/23 – This book challenges my thinking in regard to authentic learning opportunities as a teacher or instructional coach and as a parent. I realize that in order to create these opportunities that I need to focus on “The Big Picture” as well as keeping the end in mind. As a parent, my husband, is…
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Who Owns the ePortfolio
2/2/23 – Thinking about the ownership of my ePortfolio has me thinking cautiously about what I share and what I link. Credit needs to go where credit is due on other’s thoughts, creations, and publications. I also want to make it mine over time with my continued learning in a variety of areas including Blended…
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Setting up my ePortfolio for a Purpose
2/1/23 Setting up my ePortfolio last weekend was an interesting challenge! I made the decision on WordPress since I was a tad familiar with it from previous volunteer ministry work. I wanted something that I could use permenantly and not just for this course. I look forward to it housing my learning journey as well…
Wings and a Wand 