One of the biggest lessons I have learned as a teacher is being able to learn from mistakes, asking for help, and self-reflection. One of the benefits of teaching is that we are surrounded by co-workers who are able to help us do these things. It is important for educators to communicate ideas and collaborate. This will benefit our learning classroom learning environments and school culture. I recently created a survey to understand my co-workers better. I have been working on finding a solution to a wicked problem. This problem is:
The problem still exists even though I was able to see that my co-workers use technology and understand that students benefit from this. I want to help my co-workers understand that using technology is much more than keeping a child busy or practicing addition problems. I want my co-workers to see that using technology has research-based evidence. I also would like my co-workers to look outside of their classrooms and learn from each other. One way I can ensure this is by challenging myself to presenting my colleagues with a Professional Development based on my personalized creation. Professional Development to support my colleagues’ learning:
Next, I wanted to use the data collected to create a plan. I learned the teachers in my school found that the two best learning techniques that help students learn are: 1. Small group instruction 2. Technology Part of my personalized creation plan included learning goals for my PD. I will take these two learning techniques and help teachers find a way to incorporate both of these aspects into their classrooms. I believe small group instruction is so important and so do my co-workers. Through discussion and planning we will decide on a way that we can pull small groups while using technology. This is also an important learning goal because we do not have 1:1 technology, so small group instruction will be easier to utilize with technology in this way. I also want to ensure teachers that technology is a tool that can be used for all students. During this process I wanted to work towards solving a wicked problem that effects not only teachers but students as well. I have personally seen students with academic needs and emotional needs benefit from the use of technology. In order to ensure that my Professional Development includes meaningful discussion around this topic. I will share the images below in a handout. This includes math and readings strategies that are currently practiced in out school. Some of the ways include interactive games, vocabulary tools, online stories, and khan academy. Part of my wicked solution is to find math and reading lessons that teachers can easily integrate into their classrooms. Teachers can prioritize the ways in which we can incorporate technology. This will also help give other teachers ideas that they can explore more deeply. Below I have created a video to display my Wicked Problem and the process looking forward. While I was creating this I kept in mind my goals. Next, I created a layout for my Professional Development plan. I have gotten the chance to present a technology tool to my colleagues in the past. There was not as much discussion had between co-workers due to time constraints. In the future, I would like my colleagues to have structured conversations and collaborations surrounding my wicked problem. I believe this will result in a progression towards finding a solution! References:
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