My Research and the DLL Program The research that I have been doing in this DLL program has really helped me focus on my calling and what I want to be doing in the future. I am determined to share everything I have been learning with my campus and students. I have learned why digitalContinue reading “Developing a Growth Mindset Plan”
Author Archives: Shannon Cooper
Mrs. Cooper’s UbD Design
Big Hairy Audacious Goal: My students will learn lifelong skills that they will be able to take with them in the real world. This is based on my learning philosophy. Eportfolios will prepare my students for their future by helping them to increase their college readiness skills, digital literacy, and goal-setting foundations. They will alsoContinue reading “Mrs. Cooper’s UbD Design”
Mapping Our Journey
The Power of Yet The power of the word “yet” has been a phrase that I have been living by since I became a teacher back in 2016. Every assignment and task I am assigned to teach my students do not always go as planned, but time helps. Over time I get better at teachingContinue reading “Mapping Our Journey”
Learning Philosophy
Digital Learning Philosophy Abstract My Philosophy of Education is that all children have the ability to learn. They might not all learn the same way or on the same day, but learning is possible for everyone. I am invested in each student that I cross paths with. I want to create a space where childrenContinue reading “Learning Philosophy”
Creating Significant Learning Environments
One of the most important ways to increase learning is to create significant learning environments. They help students engage and connect with the learning that is taking place in the classroom. In the article “It’s about Learning” by Harapnuik the Finks Taxonomy design and principles were discussed. This design includes many factors that help theContinue reading “Creating Significant Learning Environments”
10 Benefits of an ePortfolio
The amount of research that I have done on the power of an ePortfolio has been extremely eye opening. I had the chance to read a very insightful article by Karen Barnstable. I have attached the link as well. https://kbarnstable.wordpress.com/2010/01/08/41-benefits-of-an-eportfolio/ Barnstable categorized and explained a multitude of benefits that ePortfolio’s can have on student, staffContinue reading “10 Benefits of an ePortfolio”
Connecting and Communicating DLL Ideas
While making my way through the DLL program I have been able to discover the benefits of utilizing technology to its fullest extent. One of the pros of being in this program while teaching in the classroom is having the option to practice what I have learned on my students during lessons. In my previousContinue reading “Connecting and Communicating DLL Ideas”
Margaret Heffernan
After watching Margaret Heffernan’s TED Talk, I am absolutely inspired. She spoke on some very important key points when it involves work spaces and working with others. She mentioned how everyone should take part and how not only one person should dominate the entire group. I agree with this point, because everyone has something differentContinue reading “Margaret Heffernan”
Eportfolio Ownership
The ownership of an Eportfolio is something that never really dawned on me. The person who owns the Eportfolio will be the one who truly benefits from its success. I believe the creator who posts the information and content is the owner, but as I have been reading and researching I am finding different ideas.Continue reading “Eportfolio Ownership”
Why use an Eportfolio
Since i’ve been in the DLL program I have done an extensive amount of research on the benefits of eportfolios. They are a huge part of my campus innovation plan. I want to bring eportfolios to our campus. Students on our campus would benefit from them, because they are goal driven, focused and dedicated toContinue reading “Why use an Eportfolio”