Week 4 Goals for Future Learning

Below is a list of three goals that I would like to implement for my future learning and integration of technology within the classroom throughout student teaching and after graduation.

Goal 1: Introduce 5 digital tools into the classroom.

Action step: In order for this to be done, I need to effectively research multiple digital tools so I can choose the ones I find most beneficial and accessible for 4th grade. Also, I need to make sure the tools I choose are compatible with the technology that my school offers.
Deadline: I would like this to be done within the first month of school.
Necessary resources: In order to complete this step, I need to choose my 5 tools and research what resources are needed for each specific tools. Main tools that will be needed are iPads/phones/computers.
Potential challenges: There are many great tools out there, but often they do not all work well with all devices. If I work in a BYOD school, this could raise possible challenges. Another challenge may be if my school does not have one to one devices. If this is the case, I would need to make sure that the tools I introduce are beneficial with partner or group work.

Goal 2: Develop QR codes for weekly newsletters and posters.

Action step: Research and find multiple videos, websites, and more that I would like to link to the QR codes. Also, create some of these videos or writings to make the codes for personalized for parents and students.
Deadline: This will continue throughout the school year, but I would like QR codes to be on the very first newsletter sent out and have them on certain posters on the first day of school.
Necessary resources: The resources I will need are QR code readers, QR code creators, printer, compatible devices.
Potential challenges: If parents in my community do not have access to devices that can scan QR codes (or internet access) than they will not be able to access the information that is held in that code. Also, if certain links do not work on specific devices (if I am in a BYOD school), this would provide potential limits to access for students who do not have compatible devices.

Goal 3: Create an online blog/twitter/remind account for the classroom.

Action step: I need to find an app that best fits the needs of my classroom, students, parents, and school. Once found, I will need to create an account and share the information with all necessary parties so that they are able to access the information I post on that account.
Deadline: I would like the account information to be posted in the first weekly newsletter to parents so that this communication can begin right away at the beginning of the school year. This will continue throughout the entire year.
Necessary resources: A device that I can use to post and create the account, devices within the classroom that are compatible with the app or website I choose, and internet access.
Potential challenges: If the students and parents do not have internet access at home or do not have devices that can access this account, they will be unable to view the information that others students and parents are seeing. Also, if not all of my students have internet access at home, they will have a much more difficult time seeing any updates on this account outside of the school setting.