Growth Plan

PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PLAN

YEAR 2016- 2017

Bronwyn Behm

 

A. Goal

 

General: – To meaningfully incorporate technology into the classroom that will provide enhancement and transformation through substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition.

 

  1. To develop lesson plans that utilize the use of technology in the classroom
  2. To develop strategies for communicating classroom material and subject matter through the use of technology (ie. Informational videos, Smartboard tools, music, etc)
  3. To develop opportunities for students to convey their learning and understanding through multimodal projects that include the use of videos, ipads, and computer programs.

 

  1. Areas of Focus

 

General: – The following applies to number 1-3 above.

 

  1. Professional growth related to the implementation of technology meaningfully into the classroom.
  2. Further research into specific apps or programs that students may use to communicate learning.

 

C. Activities

 

  1. Implement student projects that include the use of transformative technology.
  2. Incorporate technology into the daily classroom to enhance curriculum. (Ie. Ways subject material is presented and means of completing activities)
  3. Provide opportunities for students to work in groups to explore the potential of provided technology and to work together to present information in their own unique way.

 

D. Professional Growth Plan Involvement

 

Bridget Browning—Faculty Advisor

Carol Lin—Peer

 

E. Self-Evaluation

 

  1. Creation of specific lesson plans or units that employ the use of technology at all stages of the SAMR model (substitution, augmentation, modification, and redefinition).
  2. Reflect on students’ performance on projects that involve technology to see if my teaching methods were clear and my choice of technology was appropriate.

 

            Submitted by B. Behm