REFLECTION (My GAME Plan)

The GAME plan in which I had in mind for my students was to set Goals; choose Actions; Monitor goals; and regularly evaluate their progress. Although I have been able to set short term goals for students, the long term goals are going to be a different story. I have introduced technology to my students, but sometimes it is hard to let them explore on their own. Our short term goals are working well. We are taking small steps to learn about technology and incorporate it into our classroom. My long term goal is to have my students create a digital story by the end of the year so that we can really put our GAME Plan to use.
Throughout this course I have learned so much about technology and how to integrate it into my classroom. Even though technology changes daily, it is important to have a GAME Plan in mind. Short and long term goals are an important part of carrying out and achieving the GAME Plan with students. As I set my goals I realize that having them in place will have a great impact on the instructional practice that I carry out with my students. Having a GAME Plan has made me realize that goals are achievable.
Even though my students are young, I have learned that in order for a GAME Plan to remotely work, you do need a ton of patience. They are young learners, but seem to catch on to a lot.
As for the integration component in my classroom, I plan to continue to set goals, goals that are in reach of my students. My students are young and learning is fun for them. Technology is something that will be part of their learning for a long time to come. They may be small and it may take them time to achieve their goals, but in the end they will turn out to be lifelong learners.