Having completed the first three steps of the Technology Proposal Plan, I feel that I am off to a good start! The process of identifying a problem or need was fairly easy for me as I am always trying to find more ways to make the curriculum in Accounting 1 more relevant and engaging for high school students. Thus, my plan entails incorporating active learning strategies and tools into the Accounting 1 course. This proposal aligns with my school's current initiatives as professional development for teachers has been structured around creating and implementing high quality assessments and Webb's Depth of Knowledge levels 3 and 4.
The hardest part about the process has been trying to narrow down the active learning tools I would like to incorporate this semester. There are so many different tools and I am excited about each one, however, I want to make sure I am selective about the tool to ensure the learning process is effective. Finding and researching the tools is one of the most enjoyable aspects of the proposal, as I have so many ideas, and I have even been able to apply the tools in other courses I teach.
I have really appreciated learning the instructional design models such, as, ADDIE and TPACK. It makes understanding the process, so much clearer and really makes the instructional designer think about the purpose of the lesson and use the most appropriate tools that will make the lesson more effective, efficient, and engaging. I really enjoy taking a step back from the day-to-day routine to look at my lessons, to ensure they are well-designed to meet the needs of all my students.
I am looking forward to implementing and evaluating the plan!
