Final Thoughts...

     Over this course I know i have evolved as an educator and as an innovative thinker because I no longer view things in the same way. When I'm introduced to a new idea, or strategy or tool I no longer think to myself that's nice but I could never do anything like that in my class. Now my brain starts moving a million miles a minute about how can I make that work in my classroom. I start asking myself, what do I need to change to make it fit us?
      Now that we have a moment to breathe and take it all in before the next semester I think it's important to go back with fresh eyes and a fresh brain to explore the work of previous cohorts for inspiration to help guide the creation of our prototype. I personally have forgotten many of my original ideas that might support my current work along with input by my cohort members from old blog posts.
Also a huge opportunity I'm glad I took advantage of was going to the poster presentation of cohort 16. It really added light to what our expectation is in our final semester.
Lastly, I think a challenge of mine is actually coming up with the innovative ideas for lessons and activities for my students to do. I'm still learning howto do that type of thinking but having the SAMR model to refer to has been great for me.
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