Here I am thinking how fast this semester is flying by....it seems like just a few weeks ago i was starting yet another class for my masters program. With so much going on in my regular life I could really just keep going because i know no matter how it looks now the ending will be great and I can then say look at me now I did it once again even with all the trials and many obstacles I make in counter. I made it through by staying focus and keeping the faith.
Moving forward within the ADL grad program I see it becoming more challenging but nothing that i cant handle, I mean Ive made it this far. The first two courses 5302 and 5303 stood in as the gateway, the starting point of what can be expected in the coming courses the foundation. Both of these courses helped me tremendously by opening my mind to new learning techniques that will not only help me but the students who sit in my class on a daily. As I continue to learn and attend grad school I have already seen a huge impact within my learning. Even with having a growth mindset I was allowing my fixed mind set to hold me back....Once I let go of my fixed mindset and allowed the power of yet to help me grow my mindset I have gotten better in how I approach different situations and strategies when it comes to making me better. In order to help others I have to help myself and then I can pass the torch to someone else. COVA is another way Ive been assisted in these course and that's by giving me choice, making me take ownership, giving me a voice, all while receiving authentic learning. COVA has allowed me to be as authentic as I like which is why I shall continue to learn and gain as much knowledge as I can cause now I have the freedom to do so.
First enrolling in school I made sure I came in with an open mindset,,,having an open mindset has allowed me to be able to explore and research more on the subject in which I am studying. Being in this program have given me insight on what ADL really is and how it applies to our current educational system and how important it is when coming to learning.
Being able to collaborate with fellow colleagues has been a major and very helpful part of my current learning experience. I have gotten a chance to be apart of an amazing group of other educators who are so passionate about being able to help education become a better learning environment for our students and that alone has been a great experience.
Creating my eportfolio for Class 5302 Concepts of Education has truly been an eye-opener and has allowed me to incorporate the use of COVA without evening knowing what COVA really meant. COVA stands for Choice, Ownership, Voice, and Authentic. With my online portfolio I have had the Choice to create an online site that i have complete ownership of, a place i have created to go and have a voice, a place I can share my ideas and not having to worry about being talked about for how i feel or think because guess what these are my thoughts my digital voice, This portfolio is raw footage from the one and only which makes it authentic. Having this online portfolio plays a major role in my current grad program and by the look of all upcoming classes I am going to continue need, use, and build my portfolio.
Most valuable lesson I have learned thus far in my studies is to not take for granted what I can and can't do. Just keep putting my best foot forward. With not giving up because yes it was a challenge BUT I was able to create my own eportfolio, I also learned how to make a video, post it to YouTube, add pictures and links, things I would rather let a professional do. But with me choosing this field I put aside my fears stayed up and figured it out and when i was done i was so proud of myself.