Right off the bat, I was very amazed at Polly Brake. From being in the marines, to homeschooling her kids, to working part time, and in the end, developing her own technology proposal to implement at her school. What determination and what result from that determination! I admire that from her so much. So also went on to talk about how preparation, dedication, and time are important to be a technology coordinator. It's so remarkable to see a personal who had a dream and followed through with it by making a plan and getting it approved. I also like what she talked about the webinar's for professional development, because that would be a tangible way, especially if it were free to get more knowledge on certain technological features. The $25 walmart gift card?? That was so neat! Who knew there was such a thing! You know she's smart when she uses her resources around her and get's what she needs in a cheap but ethical way.
She ended by talking about how innovation excited parents. It also excited the students too. While my mind is still trying see how exactly entertain and engaging is different, this was another step in developing these ideas in my brain. No, not everything has to be innovative, there are traditional means that would fulfill a teaching responsibility, yet at the same time, we are in a innovative world, where everyday, something new and creative is being introduced into our society. If more teachers like her grabbed a hold of innovation and ran with it, I bet our classrooms and schools will be changed and ready for the future to come.
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