Self-Assessment Marking Guide
Score 89
My online class implements a framework I developed during the coursework in this degree. HABL is an adaptive, student-centered blended learning framework that is outcomes-based in divergent learning contexts and competency-based when instruction is directed toward convergent performance standards, such as industry certifications.
This is working really well for me, and this class went a long way in showing me that this is a grounded and applicable approach to teaching in an accelerated classroom. I was surprised that
My implementation was supposed to use Google Classroom, but I found that TalentLMS was much better for content organization than Classroom. The people I chose to test the class's usability loved the interface and workflow that TalentLMS provided. Skyward will still support grading, attendance, and formal student information, but TalentLMS was just better for my purposes for this class.
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again: 25 years in education can give you a huge ego until you meet a 30-, 40-, or 50-year vet. I really need to do way better at being open and receptive to change and at finding value in anything that helps me develop skills and gain knowledge. However, I am getting more flexible as a result. Intractability has done absolutely nothing for this class and me; however, designing with fluidity and functionality in mind has changed my stance on education, but I have a long way to go.
During the course, I had opportunities to apply my skills. The instructional methods to be used, as well as the HABL Framework, are directly related to the technical knowledge and skills the student needs for this career and in the digital age. However, it is the fall, and High School is tough. Our homecoming was in September, and we were also dealing with this completely new schedule. I honestly didn’t take on as much responsibility as I wanted and wasn't able to engage as deeply as I have in the past, but I wanted to ensure that when I did engage, my contributions were relevant and honest.
I have to say that I enjoyed the course discussions. I had the chance to collaborate with Lisa and Amanda again, and I met the most inspiring educator, Patricia Silva. Seriously, she is a force. I loved interacting with her and exchanging ideas, and, for what it’s worth, working with her is like working with a whole team. She has fully embraced technology and is building and refining a framework. This, I felt, was my core team, and I enjoyed interacting with them and learning from them. I did every assignment and met every deadline, but I feel like I could have done more. Here is an introduction video to Mrs. Silva.
In this class, I paid particular attention to the class calendars, videos and readings, class resources, and class meetings and recordings because I messed up an assignment and a deadline in a summer class due to a change in Blackboard. A Blackboard situation also happened in this class, but I was much more attentive, found it, and contacted my professor immediately. This meant that revisions and changes happened much more efficiently and effectively throughout the process. I was humbled and appreciative that the discussions were so ripe for development in that way. I was also able to complete everything required and resolve any issues that arose. I have to say this again: I really thought I was done Homecoming week, but the clarity of this course allowed me to stay on track and not miss a beat.
I enjoyed this class, have an actual online lesson module to show for it, and have further refined my framework. I just hope that my overall contributions have meant something to someone else. In the illustrious words of Hal Jordan, I hope I mattered.
