Carrying Out My GAME Plan

As I consider how to carry out my plan, I realize I need to explore examples of kid-friendly blogs. I have given some thought regarding the format of the blog and I am deciding to set it up with a small group of students who thrive on enriching opportunities. I would like to find examples of age-appropriate news articles, book reviews, and other similar type literature that may be beneficial to use as a model. I may also need to reach out to colleagues who have experience with using blogs in the classroom to get me started. My vision for the blog is to have it be a source for classroom news from the perspective of students.

As for my other plan related to professional growth and leadership, I will need to refer to my personal resources, which I have accumulated from my graduate classes. I will need to ensure that the materials I am sharing can be used to coincide with the curriculum, so I will need to revisit the standards and objectives we are required to teach. Additionally, I will need to build a presentation using files that can be presented via a SmartBoard.

Currently, I have selected the students whom I feel with be able to carry out the plan. I based my decision on their writing skills, reading levels, and ability to work independently. I feel I will be able to manage this more easily and then build upon as the year continues. Also, I have been noting recommendations from my peers in my graduate classes to bring back to my colleagues at work. With each course I complete, I feel I have gained a new tool to add to my repertoire. Nevertheless, I know my GAME plan is a work in progress and I will strive to do my best to carry it out!