Self-assessing at the End

photo by Tilisa Thibodeaux on tilisathibodeaux.com In this Concepts of Educational Tech course, while I have learned so much, I have found that the assignments and discussions have renewed my eagerness to learn and to apply what I’ve learned in my classroom. The course has helped to refocus my intentions as a teacher - why am…

Learning Networks

I didn’t really ever think about learning networks until recently. I follow other teachers on different platforms, but I guess I never put much thought into it prior to now. I certainly haven’t been active in those networks though. I mainly hangout, scroll through, like some posts, steal some ideas…. But I haven’t ever contributed.…

Learning Manifesto

Recently, I was asked to write my learning manifesto. Before I began writing, I had to research the definition of manifesto (written statement declaring the intentions of its issuer), and then I needed to search for some examples. I had been asked during my undergrad courses to write my teaching manifesto or philosophy, so I…

Incorporating a Growth Mindset

Carol Dweck introduced the concept of fixed and growth mindset almost 30 years ago. A fixed mindset within a person makes them believe they need to prove themselves over and over again, which often limits the willingness to try new or more difficult tasks. The growth mindset is the concept of people believing they can…