Final Project Reflection

I appreciated the challenge that this project supplied as it gave me the drive to develop some technological skills I was interested in developing but never seemed to give priority to. For example, as part of this final project,  I learned how to start a Youtube account and post videos online. I created my first SurveyMonkey account and survey as well. I also learnt how to use Prezi and finessed my Microsoft Teams skills, as I was able to incorporate screen sharing, document camera, document sharing via link and chat features into live presentations. I also developed my ability to edit video by using iMovie and FlipGrid to produce short student-learning segments for each assembly. Although each of these skills on their own, shows small progress, it was the combination of bringing them all together and sharing them virtually with a live audience that really made me feel as though I had developed my technology abilities. 



This course and final project experience has not only taught me new skills that have already proven useful, but has allowed me to see how running virtual assemblies has been a game-changer for my school. It has elevated the school assembly from a dreaded and dull event to an anticipated monthly celebration with contributions from across the grades. It has served as a perfect platform to offer examples of how technological tools and programs can be applied to the virtual classroom and as a way to build community through shared joyful games. Through my role as coordinator, it has also restored the position of teacher librarian to it's rightful place as part of the school leadership team and reclaimed some professional respect that my predecessor had let erode over his tenure. 

I have also developed a greater sense of confidence when it comes to acquiring new technology skills. Each month, I pick a new skill, tool or platform to experiment with and try to incorporate it into that month's assembly. So far, my experiences have all been positive and I plan to continue challenging myself in this small way moving forward in my journey as a teacher -librarian. 


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  1. Aaron MuellerApril 12, 2021 at 6:34 AM

    A solid reflection on the skills, confidence and abilities you have developed over this last little while exploring and supporting your school community. You have done a good job outlining the new tools, describing the changes in attitude and perspective and also sharing the impacts and contributions you have made. Looking forward to seeing the artifacts you can share as your final vision.

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