I have always been a proactive individual, and I am always ready to learn and address any new things or challenges that arise. Hence, with the rise of the use of technology in various places and schools, I wanted to learn how I can incorporate technology into my teaching space to help my students learn better. With this need in mind, I was prompted to take this course, which I felt would adequately cater to my needs and equip me with digital learning tactics. However, as I indulged more into the course, I was required to create and come up with something that I could implement in my class. I quickly had an idea of bringing together traditional and online learning to allow my students to have the best of both worlds. Through discussion boards, interaction with group members online, the rest of the classmates, and the instructor, I learned that my idea was great, and it gave me more confidence and reassurance that I was headed in the right direction.
My research began with how I can create active online sites that could help students be actively engaged and allow them to be creative and authentic. A platform where they can do their assignments at the comfort of their homes, create online group meetings with their friends to get better insights and allow me to assess them and give them credible grades. Additionally, students will no longer be forced to only listen to me as I know they will quickly get bored and irritated but can get some time to use their computers and iPad to do research and read books. Blended learning will give the students an edge and an advantage as they learn. The e-portfolio that will be effective for the students, parents, and teachers will be an effective tool that will help all of us improve the learning and teaching environment.
I am excited about implementing my plan at Klein Oak High School because I know the students are already used to technology. They will be happy to incorporate it into their current learning formula. I plan to teach my colleagues how to work with technology, use it to their benefit, and improve their teaching grading and assessment criteria. Additionally, as I implement my innovation plan, I want to create a feedback system that I can have for students to be able to give their opinions and when they feel change is needed. Blended learning is a great concept that will help students gain better learning skills and better gain knowledge. With all the knowledge and skills that I have acquired from this course, I am ready to go back to the schools and introduce them to the students and the teachers. The incorporation of digital learning and traditional learning will be an effective tool for assured success.
While doing my assignments to know how better to use blended learning in schools, I combined a list of all the resources that, I found were helpful to my concept, and I have created an annotated list that I can I refer to them and always continue learning. They are as listed below;
Articles
Enhancing learning and assessment through e‐portfolios: A collaborative effort in Connecticut
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Videos
3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gN1BWKy2Up0
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