4-3-2-1 Summer PD Begins-June 15, 2019
4-3-2-1 Summer PD Begins-June 15, 2019
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This post is week 1 of 8 in the 8 Weeks of Summer Blog Challenge for educators. This week's question is:
What are your professional learning goals this summer?
What are your professional learning goals this summer?
This summer, I have many goals for my professional learning. Each one is meant to help me increase my capacity in areas of learning I love. Here they are:
1. Be a Bold Educator Activating Change at #ISTE19
1. Be a Bold Educator Activating Change at #ISTE19
2. Rock the Google Trainer Skills Assessment and prepare both my Google Trainer and Innovator applications
2. Rock the Google Trainer Skills Assessment and prepare both my Google Trainer and Innovator applications
3. Power Up with Visible Thinking at #WISSIT19
3. Power Up with Visible Thinking at #WISSIT19
4. Take #ClassyVideos with Tony Vincent
4. Take #ClassyVideos with Tony Vincent
1. Be a Bold Educator Activating Change at #ISTE19
1. Be a Bold Educator Activating Change at #ISTE19
It has been close to 20 years since I last attended ISTE. Last year, I had major FOMO as my #eduheroes presented at #ISTE18. Last year, as I joined the #EduTwitter and #EduPodNet universes- I found a new rebirth and joy in my life as an educator. As a result, I became a School Based Technology Specialist and this year, with my #PLN, I went from solely consuming content to creating it in both my role and in my blog.
So how will #ISTE19 help me become a Bold Educator?
So how will #ISTE19 help me become a Bold Educator?
I will get to attend sessions that not only challenge me, but network with others who inspire me. Some highlights that I have already planned:
#StopMotionAnimation with @JakeMillerTech
#EduPodNet meetup: Meeting and networking with my favorite podcasters and fellow listeners.
#FlipgridLive: Learning all the great updates @Flipgrid and sharing the #FlipgridFever
Empowering Student Voice thru Podcasting: I have been wanting to podcast for a while now.
2. Rock the Google Trainer Skills Assessment and prepare both my Google Trainer and Innovator applications
2. Rock the Google Trainer Skills Assessment and prepare both my Google Trainer and Innovator applications
This past year, I earned both my Level 1 and Level 2 Google for Education Certifications. I am nothing else if not a Googly girl. So nothing would make me happier than earning these 2 prestigious titles.
1. Google Certified Trainer:
1. Google Certified Trainer:
Back in May, I signed up for the Google Certified Trainer Academy at @ShakeUpLearning. I not only have completed all the modules, but am totally ready to take the Google Trainer Skills Assessment.
Now, I just need to set some time aside for the assessment and start working on my application. As an 11 month employee, summer is a great time to do this.
2. Apply for the NYC Cohort as a Google Certified Innovator
2. Apply for the NYC Cohort as a Google Certified Innovator
Back in May, on the #HouseofEdTech, I heard @mrshowell24 talk about her life changing experience as a Google Certified Innovator. When I shared this was one of my dreams, she encouraged me to apply, after all I am Level 2 Certified. She inspired me with her stories from Sydney and how being a Google Certified Innovator has impacted her.
After listening to her new podcast with @lancekey, Get Inspired and Innovate, I am even more inspired to try- what do I have to lose? Nothing- But what could I gain?
I have until August 1st to make it happen- I got this!
3. Power Up with Visible Thinking at #WISSIT19
3. Power Up with Visible Thinking at #WISSIT19
Last year, I went to #WISSIT18 at Washington International School for the first time and learned about @ProjectZero initiatives with both making and thinking routines. I came back to school inspired and applied what I learned. I also took a Visible Thinking course from Harvard's School of Education with some of my colleagues.
So why go back for a second round at #WISSIT19?
So why go back for a second round at #WISSIT19?
I loved #WISSIT18 and learned so much, but there is so much more to learn to amplify student voice and help student demonstrate their thinking. This year, I plan to attend sessions by some of my Project Zero heroes to further refine my use of Project Zero practices. These sessions include:
A Session with Ron Ritchard, author of Making Thinking Visible
Edward Clapp, author of Maker Centered Learning
But more than that, I want to learn and connect with other educators who are as passionate about this work as I am. I want to help my students share their voice- empower creativity and other 21st century skills.
4. Take #ClassyVideos with Tony Vincent
4. Take #ClassyVideos with Tony Vincent
How could I forget? I can't wait to learn how to make videos sticky with this amazing course.
So as you can see, I have my work cut out for me. In addition, with being destaffed and in 2 schools this coming school year, I am still looking for a full time position at one school @ourFCPS. But if I have learned anything this year, it is this quote from Culturize by Jimmy Casas
I am going to make this summer great and thrive!
I am going to make this summer great and thrive!
What are your professional learning goals this summer?
What are your professional learning goals this summer?
Join the #8weeksofsummer blogging challenge and share your aspirations for this summer.
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