As an educator collaboration has become a redefined term in my professional practice since beginning the Collaborative Web Tools class. I've begun to look for new and exciting ways to include students at all levels with and without technology. More importantly, I've continued the focus as I gained in our first course, and made sure that all technology decisions I make in my classroom are for a specific learning target.
As the course, Collaborative Web Tools comes to a close I'm thankful for the opportunity to build my professional toolbox a bit bigger with collaboration ideas. Much of the lessons and activities we were assigned came from existing lessons I am already implementing in my classroom. This allowed me to productively reform my teaching with technology as an aide and collaboration used for student success.
The following artifact entitled QuickFire Challenge is one I want to remember for a variety of reasons. First, it was a real challenge for me with technology. Though I'm happy to admit I'm tech savvy, this new app entitled "Goose Chase" was one that reminded me of the importance of perseverance with learning. I worked for 45 minutes straight trying to get an activity for my students to keep them engaged and ultimately focusing on learning and reviewing basic place value targets. It was challenging, but a necessary activity to remind myself that time should never be the reason I stop trying to move forward with technology in my classroom. I ultimately learned a great lesson with this activity. I'm happy to report that my students enjoyed Goose Chase and I did too. We can't wait to use it again.
I can instantly see it as a great review opportunity for students at some point during the year with place value concepts. It will help with the mastery of these skills and give students another formative way to demonstrate their knowledge. I'm eager to use this again next year.
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