I left Raleigh almost 48 hours ago and my brain is just now starting to calm down enough that I can concentrate on other things. Four-year-old needs bath. I think I remember how to do this. It's a relief to be able to sleep again without my internal CPU in overdrive, I want to make sure I don't lose any of the tabs my brain opened while I was there. So here it is, my NCTIES to do list.
Short Term:
Long Term:
Short Term:
- plan a "speed dating" PD session on some of the web tools my colleague learned about from Richard Byrne (if you're not already following him on Twitter, you should).
- update my blog (in progress)
- search for funding sources to make over the media center
- share ideas learned with Innovation facilitator
- plan awesome Digital Learning Day activity for 3/13
- meet with admin team about long term goals (see below)
- apply to present at the Friday Institute in June and October
Long Term:
- search for funding sources to get new makerspace materials
- develop a differentiated professional development plan, incorporating badges for skills developed/knowledge acquired
- incorporate gamificaiton into my instruction of Information and Technology Essential Standards
- apply to present again at NCTIES16
- grow my PLN
I would like to thank my school PTO and my administrators, Jessica Holbrook and Beth Brammer, for the support and encouragement they've given me to be able to participate in opportunities like this. The PTO provided funds for more travel costs. My administrators provided the funds to pay for the subs who cover my classes while I am away. I feel very lucky that they all believe in me and want to foster my professional development. I recognize that many people would love to have the same opportunities I'm getting but they lack the support. Thank you!