11/29 - 701 Blog #2

Reflect on the semester - how have you grown?  Where did you begin the semester in your thinking, knowledge of technology, comfort, attitudes, etc.  AND where are you now.  What are you looking forward to learning more about and investigating?

How have I grown? Horizontally. My exercise regimen is in the can right now. Either due to having two young boys and a pregnant wife (due in late Dec), serving as a high school principal, or having recently moved to a property with a fixer upper, my ability to manage has been tested. That said, although I considered bailing on the program, I am glad I picked up the pace and stuck with it. I have really enjoyed the research component despite not having enough time to read everything I would like. All of the readings have served me well in my work situation and I have taken full advantage of the Touro Library to fulfill other aspects of my job. I have not changed that much in terms of my thining, knowledge of tech., etc. as I work in a progressive district with some amazing teachers and as an administrator I have been able to see many teachers and technologies in action. I am looking forward to seeing how some of these learnings pan out in cohort member classrooms. In terms of my own investigation, I am fully vested in finding a balance between qualitative and quantitative measures of student achievement given the current imbalance that exists and what that creates in terms of student mindset.