Reflection and Resolution

There are several things I will take away from this course that have made a significant impact on my teaching practices. First and foremost is the importance of goal-setting for myself and my students. Working through the GAME Plan process really helps to make goals attainable. It allows you to break it down into small workable chunks to achieve while at the same time allowing for changes along the way. One thing it does not let you do is give up. If your plan did not work, you evaluate why and go back and change your actions so that you can try again. I have yet to attain my original goal but I have made progress. This is something to be proud of in the midst of holiday preparations, graduate work, new programs, and the general utter chaos that is everyday in the field of education.

This blog played a significant role in the GAME Plan. It has become a platform for support, encouragement, and commitment. It is one thing to say to out loud to yourself, "I want to reach this goal." But to put it in writing and publish it for the world to see is another. I resolve to continue blogging and setting goals for myself. I also intend to implement more GAME Planning with my students. I know they can also benefit from the steps as well. It mirrors so much of the creative process I try to teach everyday.

In addition to the GAME Plan, I leave this course with extra confidence and no more excuses. Integrating technology seamlessly into any content area is possible. Not only is it possible, it makes such perfect sense. Every teacher I talk to about using technology in their classroom always uses the excuse...I just don't have the time...it's just one more thing piled on top of everything else. It is my hope that I can move forward as a leader and show others that it is not an additional burden but a time saver and most importantly a more effective teaching tool. Technology shouldn't be taught in isolation and unfortunately so many schools are set up that way. Oh goodness.....do I hear another GAME Plan on the horizon. I'll let you know.