I am accomplishing my plan by collaborating with educators who are teaching the Microsoft Certifications course. They suggested that I use the Shelly Cashman Microsoft 2007 & 2010 so that I can familiarize myself with the activities that students will have to complete for the course. I have a copy and I am examining the content of the book and deciding how I can use this information to help my students have success in completing the certification. Each week, I have decided to review a lesson for each objective so that I can continue to gain more knowledge about the certification. I have also registered to participate in the moodle training which begins in June. This will give me time to complete my course work for this semester at Walden. I am so glad that I was able to get started on pursing this goal because now I feel more confident that I will be better prepare to teach this new course in the fall.
I have also decided to contact local industries that are in my area, so that I can partner with them to assist me with becoming more knowledgeable about the Microsoft certification process. This will definite give me more insight on the technology skills that they expect all new employers to possess. I want to prepare my students to enter higher institutions or the workplace feeling confident that they can compete with other students worldwide. I am so elated to be taking the necessary steps that will help me become a more effective teacher.
Hi Hazel,
ReplyDeleteThe Moodle training should be especially exciting.
I would love to hear more about it and your plans for incorporating this tool once you have had your training.
It sounds like you are moving ahead in your GAME Plan -- moving ahead in your objectives to provide a rich classroom experience for your students. (I have been exploring Moodle a bit--so many possibilities.)
Susan