“In terms of teachers’ self-reports of professional development features that increase their knowledge and lead to changes in their instructional practices.” (Guskey 2003) Professional development should be effective for all the learners in the room. Professional development works best when the facilitators are engaging, energetic, and meeting the needs of the people in the room.Continue reading “Professional Learning Plan Outline”
Category Archives: DLL
Leading Change
Teaching is a profession that has always and will always experience change. Although Change can be a difficult task it is necessary in order to grow and learn. Educators change and influence the minds of young people on the daily basis. They do this through measuring their growth and increasing their skills. If students needContinue reading “Leading Change”
From In Person to Digital
Transferring courses from face 2 face to online is going to be a tough challenge, but with time, planning and patience it can be done effectively. Since I teach 9th grade English I am wanting to create an online course for my class. I also would like to make an online course for my PACEContinue reading “From In Person to Digital”
Action Research Plan
Gaining College and Career Readiness skills by utilizing Eportfolios ePortfolios are student-owned, dynamic digital workspaces wherein students can capture their learning and their ideas, access their collection of work, reflect on their learning, share it, set goals, seek feedback and showcase their learning and achievements. (1) I. Focus Topic of Action Research My action researchContinue reading “Action Research Plan”
Self Differentiation and Transformation
The Beauty of Change Change can be a difficult task, but it is very necessary. Change is important in life in all aspects. To become a better person sometimes we have to change some of our behaviors. Also, if we want our workplace, organization or business to become more efficient and innovative we have toContinue reading “Self Differentiation and Transformation”
Installing 4DX
The 4DX design and the 5 steps work together to help us reach our career goals and our independent goals. They can assist me in my innovation plan of rolling out eportfolios at my campus. The most significant piece of information I learned this week is the importance of execution. Of course the key toContinue reading “Installing 4DX”
Influencing Change
My Influencer Strategy My innovation change strategy is to put all of my focus into becoming an effective leader so that I can successfully roll out my plan for eportfolios in the classroom. Effective leaders play a very significant role in the culture, success, and recognition of their school. I have been fortunate to haveContinue reading “Influencing Change”
My “Why” as an Educator
Why? My purpose is to keep and maintain a “Whatever It Takes” mindset. I will be fair-minded, compassionate, patient, and empathetic with students, staff, and parents. I will be a visible presence to all around me and always be available to handle concerns with respect, kindness, and a spirit of understanding of other people’s perspectives.Continue reading “My “Why” as an Educator”
Developing a Growth Mindset Plan
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”
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”
The Digital Millenial 