Professional Learning Plan

My Professional Learning Plan:



To grow as a professional I realize I need to gain some new skills. I would like to improve in my ability to manage and track student information. My goal is to have students submit some of their assignments online. It would also be nice to have assignments available online so myself or my students can access them from home at any time.

I would also like to expand my personal learning network. I envision doing this through message boards and professional organizations like MACUL and ISTE. I have already learned so much working with other professional and hope to continue to branch out in the future.

Keeping informed on the latest information on technology and education is very important. I am just beginning and now in the future I will have to stay current on the latest technology. RSS feeds are a great way to keep on top of the latest news, blog posts and other online articles.

I am looking forward to taking what I learned so far through the MAET program at MSU and applying it to my teaching. I already have a good idea of how to use Web 2.0 tools to engage students in meaningful, creative ways. I enjoy using online videos, Webquests and social networking sites to have students buy into their learning.

Between now and next summer I would like to have an entire semester of learning totally accessible online. This would include information, assessments and additional resources. Just as it is important to create a "classroom feel" in your class, it is just as important to create that feeling online. Having all my lessons online would also make it easier for students to get makeup work and to track their learning.

This is obviously just a beginning. I am excited as to what is ahead in the future.