ITEC 7305 Final Reflection

ITEC 7305 Reflection
One of the first points my first principal made to me was the importance of data-driven decisions.  It is something I have always kept in mind but had never studied formally.  I feel data is a critical aspect of teaching.  I am glad I spent time studying the Using Data Process!  I will be working for the remainder of my career to strengthen this aspect of my pedagogy.

I am pretty technology savvy.  It is the career I spent fifteen years in before teaching; however, I can always learn more about it; specifically, instructional technology.  I have picked up a lot of great technological strategies and resources as a master’s candidate at KSU, but the single most eye-opening thing I have learned is the power of data and reflecting on the data. This class and other assignments where I studied the data and reflected on what it means to me and how it is interpreted at my current school has helped me become a stronger, more informed educator.

What are the 3 most important things you learned during this course?

1. The Using Data Process
2. Data Have No Meaning
3. Excel Graphing Tools
   
   

What was the most valuable field experience in this course and why? (Elevator Speech, Data Team Summary, Data Inventory, Instructional Initiatives Inventory, Data Overview, Action Plans)

The action plans were the most valuable field experience because I am now in a great position if/when the opportunity to coach becomes available.

How do you plan to continue applying this learning in your school?

I need to improve my assessments and apply what I conclude by reviewing my data.
What challenges do you anticipate as you continue to implement these ideas in your school?
Too many initiatives and not enough time.