Application+of+the+Tools


 * Application of the Tools**

My head is swimming with all of the ways that I can use these tools with my students, who are really the teachers in my building. Without a great deal of effort, I can think of different teachers in my building who would probably love the opportunities to learn and to use many of these applications. I am very clear though that not all applications will fit or work for all people. I learned that myself:)

I am working on creating an Instructional Coach wiki that will provide the staff with access to most of the things that they need for supporting their instruction in a one-stop place. The wiki will have a blog for the new teacher induction group to respond to and to reflect upon their instruction as they progress through their first year of teaching at Powell. The IC wiki will also link to the PLC wiki that has already been created. Additionally, I want to create videos or screen shot directions about how to use DesCartes and MAP data to plan differentiated instruction to meet students' learning needs. I also believe that there are a number of Web 2.0 applications that will be beneficial in further developing the vertical articulation between the different PLC groups at Powell. This will definitely benefit student learning! There are so many other possibilities for this wiki and I am enthused about it!

I envision Randy's technology days at Powell being even busier that they already are because of teachers looking for his expertise in developing their skills in using many of these applications and tools. Obviously, I will support them too, but for some they will need greater expertise than I can provide. I also anticipate that the my IC colleague and I will be calling on Randy to come and to help us with introducing some of these applications to the staff at Powell.

The continued support and encouragement from Randy and Dana will be invaluable in supporting me to continue developing my skills in the area of Web 2.0 tools and applications. I am not afraid to try something new, but sometimes I need the encouragement to not necessarily turn out a perfect product right off the top!

The learnings that I am walking away with from the Learning 2.0 class are invaluable and ones that will change my teaching forever! I find that I am energized and enthused about the prospects for next year:)