Week 4 CEDO 599 (the final blog for this cohort)

     This week we were supposed to look back over our blog and see how we have grown in technology use, understanding and application.  When I first started this Cohort I had felt that I was technologically savvy when it came to using technology in my classroom.  I had been using a Moodle site that was available to me through MPS that included the work we were doing in the classroom and any extra resources that I felt that the students could use.  The main problem that I had with using this site was that there was not much student buy-in to use the site outside of school to either make up work or preview what we were going to do in the future.  The main users of the Moodle site were parents who were checking on what work was supposed to be done in the classroom.  Part of the reason that I applied for the MEIT cohort at Cardinal Stritch was to be able to more effectively use technology in my classroom.
    This cohort process has opened my eyes to many applications that I had no idea existed.  These applications have made it possible for me to give my students more options for projects based on their different needs.  This programs best feature is my increased ability to differentiate instruction for my students using some of the technological tools that I have learned about in this cohort.
     Another great aspect of this MEIT cohort program that I experienced was to be able to meet some wonderfully creative and dedicated people who are looking to better the learning environment for those around us.  I was surprised at first by the number of people who were not in k-12 classroom teaching positions in the cohort, but have really appreciated their perspective.
    One of the things that I wish was able to happen was having a culminating activity with the cohort as a group.  The activity could be something such as using technology to increase morale and cohesiveness (using either paint ball or laser tag).  My main regret with this program is that I was not able to meet some of the incredible people in the cohort in real life. I hope that we do not lose touch.

While Blog Surfing This Past Week........

I found one of the best quotes I have ever seen other than those of Martin Luther King Jr.  The quote was:

 Whatever you hold in your mind will tend to occur in your life. If you continue to believe as you have always believed, you will continue to act as you have always acted. If you continue to act as you have always acted, you will continue to get what you have always received. If you want different results in your life or your work, all you have to do is change your mind.” An unknown Author.

I found this at  Carrie Paine's blog.  

Carrie Paine