REFLECTION ON LEARNING
Prior to entering the IDDL program, I considered myself fairly well versed in technology and its application to the K - 12 setting. I was familiar with common tools such as the Microsoft Office Suite, email, various specific applications like Progress Book and so on. However, this program took my basic level knowledge and added greatly to utilizing these and many new tools to make instructional opportunities better for students and staff.
Throughout this program I had the opportunities to learn about different Learning Management Systems, ways to improve presentations such as PowerPoints, and effective strategies for online instruction. The concept of Beyond Bullet Points was a great learning experience for me personally. I have been involved in many presentations that were slide after slide of writing. Those presentations were not effective and meaningful because of the amount of "stuff" crammed into each slide.
Overall, I think this program gives professionals great tools to use in the field. I have completely changed how I present information to my staff and board members. I would highly recommend all administrators in K - 12 setting to complete this program. After the school closure this Spring, it is definitely evident that we must be able to adapt to a different style of learning. This program enables leaders and teachers to be able to make those changes with relative ease.
Throughout this program I had the opportunities to learn about different Learning Management Systems, ways to improve presentations such as PowerPoints, and effective strategies for online instruction. The concept of Beyond Bullet Points was a great learning experience for me personally. I have been involved in many presentations that were slide after slide of writing. Those presentations were not effective and meaningful because of the amount of "stuff" crammed into each slide.
Overall, I think this program gives professionals great tools to use in the field. I have completely changed how I present information to my staff and board members. I would highly recommend all administrators in K - 12 setting to complete this program. After the school closure this Spring, it is definitely evident that we must be able to adapt to a different style of learning. This program enables leaders and teachers to be able to make those changes with relative ease.