Why use an Eportfolios? Class 5303

Honestly now that I am back in school having an portfolio is one of the best things I could have gotten they really come in handy. Especially when it comes to keeping up with all your work an assignments. Being brought up doing everything by hand and having to file papers or keep up with loose papers has now become a thing of the past since almost everything has become digital. Technology has made it so much easier, we now have mini computers at the tip of our fingertips (our phones). Instead of writing things you need to do on pieces of paper you can now create a note in your phone and check off everything that needs to be done and the phone will track it for you.

Eportfolios are used overall to digitally record the students learning through out their educational learning experience, giving one time to reflect on what you have accomplished through out your educational experiences as well as the cooperate world. Its a way to collect and reflect on your work, showcase achievements, create study and work plans. Its basically your OWN space a space you have created just for you and for you to be able to share with others if you choose.

Creating an Eportfolio for grad school has been such a tremendous help for me allowing me to record and keep information needed for future dates all in one place. I am still learning how to setup different tabs and blogs which as become a challenge but not bad enough to say I give up....oh no that's not in me

Heading Back

I have made the decision to go back to my current school after taking a mini vacation for my brain. I’ve come to realize that my school district doesn’t care about their teachers that much. It hit me a few months back that in my opinion the reason it’s hard to get teachers to stay once they have decided to go other places, retire, or find other careers is because our teachers are not being treated properly by the students, their parents and mostly the admin system.

Its wild now school is definitely not the same

Growth Mindset vs Fixed Mindset Class 5303

Obtaining a growth mindset takes time especially if you are used to having a fixed mindset. I consider myself to have a blend of both a fixed and growth mindset. Sometimes I find myself struggling with how I would like to accomplish certain things and then other times I don't even hesitate I just do and have to deal with the outcome later.

With a fixed mindset I feel you are afraid of the unknown being stuck in a place that you are familiar with, afraid to do something different and wanting different result but scared to get out there and see what is is about. With a growth mindset you never stop growing, not afraid of failure because you know that if you keep working at it you will eventually get better and that's where the power of yet plays a major role. The power of yet will allow not only you as the teacher but your students as well to be able to know that just because they don't know yet they still have the oppurnity to learn. Looking over the graphic of the fixed and growth mind set Ive come to the conclusion that a person with a fixed mindset will not move forward because they don't have the right push and take criticism to a whole new level leaving them trapped and stuck while the person with the growth mindset does something and fail but try again.