The light at the end of the tunnel is getting brighter! I am excited to get input on my culminating experience proposal. My professional confidence has really gotten a boost from this program. At the start of this program, I never imagined using what I've been learning in my present job position. Now, as I reflect on my experiences, I find myself with a new focus. My culminating experience proposal is the perfect example of this. I used this opportunity to evaluate the technology needs in my building and design a project that will really make a difference.
This week I will be putting the finishing touches on my portfolio. I added a piece of creativity to the homepage using a Wordle word cloud. This is a fun tool I've used as a follow up to lessons. I have my students explain what they learned in the lesson, all the while typing their key words. The Wordle site takes those words and arranges them, enlarging the words depending on how many times they were mentioned.
I agree that this reflection process has been a valuable experience to evaluate where I am and where I am going as a professional. I like the idea of the wordle on your homepage. I am too am still finishing up my portfolio.
ReplyDeleteOoooh, I love your idea of putting a Wordle on the first page of your portfolio! Creativity at its best! Did you see the one created after Obama's State of the Union address? http://www.wordle.net/show/wrdl/3039450/President_Obama%27s_2011_State_Of_The_Union
ReplyDeleteErin, It sound like you and I are feeling the same way, excited about the light at the end of the tunnel. I too have experienced such an increase in confidence as we have worked through this program.
ReplyDeleteIt has been great, I like your idea about wordle, I wonder what it would look like if we did one as a cohort.