Week Seven- Transformation Scenarios and progress scoring

     Another great week of learning from my fellow classmates as we presented our transformation scenarios to each other. Some amazing work is being implemented in the classroom for this upcoming year. Teachers are incorporating various reflection tools for students, such as blogging or podcasting, to explore different topics and learning opportunities. This pulls in a lot of student choice and creativity. Some other AI incorporation includes programs like Khanmigo, which is a tool that can guide students in their math problem solving while also becoming novel characters and discussing literary decisions and actions. Others are utilizing technology and inquiry based learning to answer the question " what makes an American novel truly great?"

    My own transformation has students utilizing technology to collaborate and reflect on their learning throughout the week by creating video blogs, or TV episodes that discuss a learned skill and all the steps that took place in the learning. These vlogs will help students showcase their strengths, discuss their weaknesses, and introduce unfamiliar technology that can make learning more engaging. 

    As I think about our self-assessment/progress scoring, there are several areas that I feel more confident in as we complete this course. My knowledge of the available educational technology tools has probably progressed the most. From listening to what my colleagues are utilizing and exploring to watching TED talks about new AI programs that are being developed, it has been an endless "wow' factor. Additionally, the fact that huge companies like Google have departments that are focused on the educational impact of AI technology to ensure that AI is, in fact, a tool and not a takeover, is something that is very comforting as an educator.

    

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