Three Items That Work
By: Darryl Callens
It has been a while since I last wrote in my blog journals about my instructional educational experience. I have been tasked with with choosing at least three items to discuss in a blog entry reflecting on my work in that particular area.
Well, the very first item that comes to my mind is the ECS training that I facilitate within the state of Alabama for teachers who teach an introductory computer science course called, Exploring Computer Science. This work in particular had already aligned with what I was being developed as a professional in.
The job as a lead facilitator or trainer requires me to have the necessary instructional tools to be engaging as well as helpful to my participants and also in my classroom. The ECS curriculum is cutting edge and very engaging to beginners in the field of computer science.
This work aligns with the CETL framework because it focuses on Leadership and Vision, as well as Understanding the Educational Environment. The "e" in ECS could also stand for equity.
That is how much of a focus this curriculum places on understanding the educational environment.
Another item that I would like to reflect on was my assignments where I had to be a coach and mentor.
This team building and staffing alignment really helped me understand teacher needs more. I was able to become a better listener which is an important part of being a coach. The CETL framework alignment here was also Understanding the Educational Environment.
By me being able to listen to my mentees, I was able to help them effectively. Last but not least, I would say that the very thing I am doing right now is a part of the CETL framework and also one of the items that I did really enjoyed. Doing the professional blogging of instructional technology related topic also increased my understanding of the educational environment.
You must have leadership and great vision when creating some of these writings because this is where you can become expressive and creative, while backing that with research and documentation. That brings up the CETL framework align, managing technology and supporting resources.
There were a variety of assignments that I enjoyed and it was hard even trying to narrow down to just three. Each developed me more as a better instructional technology professional and these three items really worked out for the best for me. I still continue to blog because of this experience but I just don't stick to educational technology topics that is why I have not been so active on this blogging center lately.
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