Effectively integrating technology in the classroom so that my students may authentically engage with learning is a necessary, but intimidating feat. I want students to understand their individual “why”s for education and the concepts we are learning while learning about and using the growth mindset. I desire to promote an equitable education for all students by actively participating in my learning networks by both contributing and consuming in the networks. The Digital Leading and Learning program at Lamar University has really helped me shape my learning manifesto and beliefs behind “why” I choose to educate.
The Growth Mindset
I plan to actively contribute to my ePortfolio by following through with my growth mindset plan. Since the start of the program I have started to apply the growth mindset to various areas of my life. I really appreciate how the “fake growth mindset” was addressed and how I was able to become aware of how to prevent myself from falling prey. While I learn more in the DLL program at Lamar University and in life, I will work to view it all with a growth mindset. I plan to support my students in developing their growth mindsets in the classroom.
COVA Learning Approach
Incorporating elements of the COVA model into my ePortfolio will be done simply by participating in the program. However, it is a great experience to be able to see the COVA learning approach from a student perspective first. I look forward to sharing ways I have found that I can implement COVA in my classroom. This program has answered “why” we should implement the COVA model and integrate technology in the classroom. I have officially hopped on the bandwagon. The readings, resources, and community have answered my uncertainties.
Failing Forward
I believe my students and I will benefit from thinking of the failing forward strategy when we are presented with failure throughout the year and our lives. Thinking of a failure as an opportunity to move forward and improve is such a beneficial way to learn and grow. I am inspired by the stories shared in which people continued learning from their failures. Thomas Edison’s quote below really inspires me to think differently about failure and is truly encouraging.
Moving Forward
As my understanding of COVA, the growth mindset, and failing forward strategies deepen, I hope to share these strategies and the research behind them with people in my learning network. I look forward to learning more and implementing these three strategies into my math classroom. The learning networks I have joined will provide great resources for supporting my students in developing their “why” for education. I will be sure to share how I do this on Twitter and this blog.
The growth mindset, COVA model, and the failing forward strategy will allow me to feel comfortable taking risks in my life as a lifelong learner. I will be more willing to try new technologies and more willing to implement what I have learned in the program into my classroom and life. I feel very encouraged by everyone in the program and I am so very thankful for the community and resources I have received from the Digital Learning and Leading program at Lamar University.
APA Citations
Furr, N. (2011, August 09). How Failure Taught Edison to Repeatedly Innovate. Retrieved July 3, 2019, from https://www.forbes.com/sites/nathanfurr/2011/06/09/how-failure-taught-edison-to-repeatedly-innovate/#535460865e9e
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