It has been a while since I've participated in an aussieED chat, mainly due to the difference in time zones. The chat was [again] inspiring, with many passionate educators taking part and sharing ideas.
It was great to discuss and share with one another what one of our greatest achievements in 2014 was. Yes, even teachers need to celebrate our accomplishments.
Time to think about something we hope to learn this year...
Stemming from my eFellow research, I plan to inquire and learn how to plan for personalised learning using SOLO Taxonomy. I am also adamant to learn more about the theory and practice of UDL (Universal Design for Learning). I left this chat with some great resources (thanks to Simon Townley - who I've never met!) around UDL just by participating and interacting. Twitter is the main source where teachers go to get inspiration from. This is the place where you can interact with like minded, passionate colleagues - no matter where they are in the world!
Isn't this what PL & D should be like, I wonder. Teachers able to drive their own learning about topics that interest them. To [ultimately] achieve a learning outcome that can be used to benefit our students.
Stemming from my eFellow research, I plan to inquire and learn how to plan for personalised learning using SOLO Taxonomy. I am also adamant to learn more about the theory and practice of UDL (Universal Design for Learning). I left this chat with some great resources (thanks to Simon Townley - who I've never met!) around UDL just by participating and interacting. Twitter is the main source where teachers go to get inspiration from. This is the place where you can interact with like minded, passionate colleagues - no matter where they are in the world!
Isn't this what PL & D should be like, I wonder. Teachers able to drive their own learning about topics that interest them. To [ultimately] achieve a learning outcome that can be used to benefit our students.
We discussed how cloud computing can be used in our classrooms in 2015 and even what new things we might see in the classrooms of 2020...
As an educator, I personally feel that one should never stop learning and growing. It is important to let students know they matter and that they are the reason we are here. And then, most importantly, to have a work-life balance.
What I like about edchats?
People are always willing to share links to further readings and you learn from each other.
What am I going to try out?
I am going to incorporate what I have learned during my eFellow14 research into my practice and will definitely be looking at having a better work-life balance this year.
~ "Surround yourself with people who make you a better person" - Anonymous ~
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