Step 3 Reflection

Step 3 Reflection

 


Source: Beaumont Independent School District

We have just completed Step 3 of our Instructional Designer Project.  To this point we have chosen a need in our room that technology can help solve.  For this project I choose to implement an instructional technology platform, Boom Cards, into my class to help me save time with planning and grading. 

 How has the process been? The process has been very positive.  Since starting this project as I plan for my classes I try to think about how I can add a technology aspect to help support student learning.  This process opened my eyes to the importance of using technology to help support student learning.  Our students are getting more technologically advanced everyday and starting earlier and earlier with using technology in the classroom. 

Have there been challenges? To this point I have not had any challenges and the process has been pretty easy to follow and understand.  I’m not saying that challenges may not arise but to this point the project has been fun, engaging, and easy to implement.

 Are you still excited about your topic and believe in its potential?  I am still excited about implementing Boom Cards into my classroom and believe it has potential to engage my students while saving me time by not having to plan as much and grade.  I’ve already purchased a license of Boom Cards and started searching for engaging formatives to use in my class.

  What has been the most positive aspect of this part of the journey?  The most negative (if any!)? The most positive aspect of this project has been searching for the right tech tool to use within the class.  During my search for a tech tool I also found some other great tools that I would like to use within in my classroom.  The most negative aspect has been finding out that funding may not be available and having to use my own money.  So far I’ve invested a little over $100.  I’m hoping that I can reach out to the right people at my school to find funding for this tech tool and to be reimbursed.

 Overall, what is your perspective for being a leader in utilizing technology in your classroom/school/library to enhance learning for all students?  I believe that I can be a leader within my school community by continuing to use tech tools within my classroom.  A lot of teachers use tech tools, but I would like to be a teacher that uses tech tools in a more efficient and engaging way. 

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