Category:Brittany Payne

Personal Learning Goals Personal Learning Network
 * Successfully complete the Teach-Now program. This program is my gateway into the education field. I am worried about the Praxis test however, I know that I can pass and become a successful teacher.
 * Learn effective teaching strategies. There are workshops that I can attend that will help me develop. I want to teach history to high school students. History is pretty boring so I will have to have helpful strategies to assist me in keeping the students engaged. Workshops about pedagogy will probably be most helpful.
 * Become a teacher. This might seem simple but it is not. I have never taught before and I don't necessarily have the credentials. I have been on interviews but I have not been selected as of yet. This might be my most stressful goal but I will achieve it.
 * Create a 21st Century classroom for my students. I don't want my students to just memorize what I am teaching for a test. I want them to learn. Technology is important for this type of classroom and I will make sure it is implemented. Opportunities for creative expression will also be available in my classroom along with many other considerations.
 * Continue to develop and build more goals. When I become a teacher my future goals will change. I might choose to become a Principal or a Superintendent. Who knows!

I did some research and found a few resources that can help me. They are as follows:

Classroom 2.0 Classroom 2.0 is a website that is much like Twitter and Facebook. The difference is that it's solely for teachers. It is a forum that teachers use to help each other and share ideas and issues with new media. There are also seminars that can be watched.

Edutopia When I started with Teach-Now I discovered Edutopia. It has given me valuable information that I use when completing my assignments. This website has articles, videos, and many other resources. There are topics about assessments, Project Based Learning, technology integration, Game-Based learning, and so much more. Edutopia is by far my favorite Personal Learning Network.

The Educator’s PLN The Educator's PLN is a Ning site (or online platform for creating your own social network) that facilitates connections between educators. It features a slew of resources such as downloadable podcasts with education leaders as guest speakers, discussion groups with specific purposes like exploring the iPad’s use in the classroom, and links to relevant blogs, videos, resource lists, and events.