While using technology innovations as a catalyst for change, I will find ownership and voice over the process of learning and create an authentic project that will begin the process of organizational change for the ultimate benefit of my students.

Growth Mindset Plan

The first priority in my classroom each new school year is to establish an environment of trust and respect. Relationships and communication are the foundation for learner achievement and growth. This foundation is imperative for learner achievement in any classroom. It is through a connection that is rooted in respect and trust that I can lead my students to find their full potential as learners.

The concept of a growth mindset is not new to me. I have attended numerous professional developments on the topic and have even led growth mindset lessons. Carol Dweck’s book, Mindset, opened my own eyes to the realization I had been suffering from a fixed mindset. How can I guide my students to find their mathematical mindset when I did not know how to find my own? This initial task of developing a plan to present the idea of a growth mindset has shown me that with a shift in my attitude and some hard work I can change my mindset. It is not a switch that can be flipped instantaneously, but I am growing every day.

Learning Manifesto

When I was given the assignment of drafting my Learning Manifesto, I was eager to put my thoughts into words. In my twelve years of teaching, my perspective on learning has shifted. It is something that most instructors consider and reflect on on a daily, weekly, monthly, and even yearly basis. Improved access to technology and the availability of online resources have motivated me to look at new teaching practices that have proven to be successful in other classrooms over the previous few years. In minutes, I can discover resources to help me figure out how to use these internet tools for my pupils. I’ve welcomed these new tools and delved deeper into the technical component. I am excited to lead my team in utilizing these resources for the benefit of our learners.

Professional Learning Networks

As a self-professed lifelong learner, I am not one to avoid reaching out for information and help when I need to tackle a challenging task. During the time that we were having to teach online and to students in our classroom I turned to groups on several social media platforms for advice. It has been a resource of increasing benefit since that time. I have taken this opportunity with the start of this program to widen my network, as discussed in a recent blog post. I will look for more opportunities to join learning communities that allow access to synergistic relationships in the domains of education and technology as I navigate this program.

References

Dweck, C. S. (2007). Mindset: The New Psychology of Success (Updated Edition). Ballantine Books.