Reflecting:
Hard to believe that we've been doing Phase 2 for over a month, sometimes it feels like much longer, other times, it feels shorter. The topics covered in this time have been very thought provoking and have allowed for me to view many different perspectives, both in my own practice and in others'. It's tough to pick just one key takeaway because I feel that each post had something to tuck away for later. However, amongst all the posts, the takeaways that stuck with me the most, were from blog posts #1-3.
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Key Takeaways:
Fostering a Reading Culture
My main takeaway for this post was that I am proud of my journey as an educator in promoting a reading culture, and find I use many different strategies and tools in my practice. In reflecting on my role as a facilitator and guide, I also came to the conclusion that while bringing passion and getting students reading is important, the assessing of progress and building skills is something I need to continue to develop.
Personal Learning, Development, Networking and Ongoing Professional Development.
My main takeaways from these two posts were the importance of connections (using your network) and the importance of reflection. I have thoroughly enjoyed commenting and discussing with my peers throughout this course and other courses on their blogs and discussion posts. Having a group that shares ideas and learning journeys has been very valuable and I have been able to snag some pretty fanstastic ideas from this group.
Moving Forward
Avenues I'd like to drive down
- Bettering my assessment and tracking progress skills. I feel that I would like to have a better grasp of how to support students in their literacy journey.
- Getting better at using Twitter and following more Teacher Librarian blogs.
- Reaching out to colleagues and peers, and get better at asking questions!
- Keep following my passion of using Makerspaces, ADST programs and developing a library learning commons that can encompass these.
I know there is much to still learn and reflect on. For me, moving forward in my learning journey will include much more collaboration and networking. As someone who is currently not working in a library, and has very little experience with its place in the school, I feel that I am going to need support when that day comes. I am going to keep checking in on all the social media posts, the blog posts and keep the emails of peers I have chatted with so I can maintain the connections. I've also really enjoyed keeping a blog and will try to keep it updated with my journey.
Luisa T.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your reflections. I too, will need a lot of continued support when the day comes to enter the LLC as the TL. It is really nice to have begun to form a network with so many teachers with similar interests and potential paths.
It is really neat that you have a great passion for maker spaces and ADST. I think giving students the opportunity to be creative inventors is very valuable to help build their critical thinking skills and problem solving skills as well as their creativity.
I appreciate your honesty in stating that you want to get better at using Twitter. I feel the same. I check my Twitter every few days to see what ideas may pop up that I could use in my K/1 classroom and I am also filing away some neat LLC ideas for the future. But I have never posted anything myself.
Luisa T.
I find we have such an interesting dynamic when it comes to the humans using Twitter. Some share everything(maybe even things that shouldn't be shared) and some sit back and soak in the crazy interconnected web that Twitter spins. For me, I often wonder if what I have to say is important enough to be put out in the world. I know I need to dive in and start connecting and I'm sure that what I have to put out there will be worth reading.
DeleteI also want to get better at Twitter and start following more teacher-librarians. I think getting to see what others are doing in their learning Commons is a great way to learn and find new ideas! ADST activities are so fun! I really love doing them in my classroom. Bringing them into the library is so important, I think. Thats great that you're focusing on how to facilitate that.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing the Gibbs Reflective Cycle and I like how you mentioned that there is much to still learn and reflect. I am looking to improve on my informal and formal assessments for literacy.
Great that you are following your passion. I have ADST projects/ideas that I have done in past years that I could share with you. Many of which I have collaborated with the TL and other teaching colleagues.
Cheers.
I would love to see some of the lessons you've done in the past! Thank you!
DeleteThis post demonstrates a good understanding of our key themes from phase 2. I appreciate your honest reflection, your goals for the future and your thoughts about the importance of building and maintaining relationships with your PLN.
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