In our course, we just wrapped up the presentations. Whoa! I am impressed and inspired.
When I learn new things, I become so excited. I can feel like I am standing under Niagra Falls and I want to drink it all in! Yet, I am only holding a paper cup; so I scoop and drink as fast as I can!
I am commiting myself to the following over the next six months. I hope this summer I can really make some major headway.
1) Blogs & Wikis - I am addicted to blogs and wikis. I need to migrate my entries from this blog to a different host and then, keep that up todate with regular posts. I also want to launch a nice strong wiki for AP Stats. I have a wonderfully inspiritaional site from a calculus-teacher friends at Swampscott High. I can't wait.
2) Screencasting - I am convinced this is the way to go for my Honors Geometry classes. There are so many lessons to be created and taught on laptops, the Smartboard, and with graphing calculator software. I know screencasts of "geometric explorations" and formal proofs are the way to go. I desperately want my students to be in the driving, creator seats. Hmmmm ... I'm thinking of calling broadcasts of the student-centered lessons on proofs, "Proof Profs". Too corny?
3) Simultaneous 3-Way Broadcasting, perhaps using ooVoo or BridgIt -- Oh yes, Sharon and I will bring down these walls among RMHS, Parker and Coolidge. I really want the 8th graders to experience 9th grade math this spring. Sharon and I have discussed the issues with our firewall which prevent the broadcast right now, but, I know we shall overcome!
To all of you, my colleagues, THANK YOU for how you've inspired me all year. What a course, what a cohort, what an experience. You all know by now that I love the quote, "Change is inevitable; growth is optional." I opt to grow. I sincerely hope I always opt to grow and stretch, especially for and with my students. This course has touched me deeply. I cannot think about my beloved math and my cherished students without also thinking of our evolving technologies as the vehicles to implement the growth and change. Besides, it is FUN!
In all honesty, I wish could now take a follow-on course to develop these ideas and receive customized technical support on them. Hmmmm....John, want to run another course?????
I now need to sign off to work on my Blue Ribbon Conference presentation. I'm excited and nervous. Feel free to add any thoughts about my future plans. I truly value your input. Again, thank you all so very much.
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