Category Archives: Mindsets

What are my core beliefs and values associated with education? How do my experiences help to mold and develop my perspectives regarding education?

#MACUL18

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Our team learned a ton at this year’s MACUL in Grand Rapids, MI, as well as at our team pre-MACUL event we call Spring Synergy.   Though the days are typically high-speed and intense, teachers across the state are exposed to so many inspirational ideas to take back to their classes right away.  Our online instructors found many sessions valuable, and they each left with strategies, tools, and ideas to implement immediately.  Check out these posts to learn more!

The Wonderful World of MACUL by Caitlin Broton

Oh, the Things I Learned . . . at MACUL! by Lauren Graham

Post-MACUL by Lauren Nalepa

Thanks, MACUL and Michigan Virtual, for the awesome growth experience!

The Power of Feedback

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If you’ve ever felt bewildered by feedback you were given as a professional, you are not alone.  Feedback has the power to motivate us and push us forward, but vague feedback can leave us frustrated and confused.   English and Social Studies iEducator, Caitlin Broton, has experienced the power of feedback, and her experience receiving both helpful and not so helpful feedback has influenced how she approaches feedback to her students. Check out Caitlin Broton’s post, “Feedback:  Bitter or Better?” to learn what she includes in her feedback to students. 

Impact of Online Learning

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A HUGE thank you to Michigan Virtual University’s Online Teacher of the Year, Annette Gleason, for hosting our last webinar session!

If you haven’t had a chance to reflect, Annette sent out  this Google Form to get some feedback from you about the last webinar session, please take some time to help provide some useful thoughts/feedback.

Excellent modeling of good instruction Annette! It’s always so helpful to elicit feeback and thoughts from our peers, in order to continually learn and grow.

iEds, we are all continually impressed by your vision, reflections, and ideas. You have already far surpassed any expectations we have had! We look forward to continually learning and growing together!  

This week’s Blogging Task- 9/24/15: The Impact of Online Learning (Category: Mindsets)

Using the information presented in this webinar session and your experiences thus far:

  • Reflect on the positive and negative impacts of online education for various stakeholders.
  • What are your personal beliefs, perspectives, thoughts, and philosophies regarding online education? Do you have any reservations yourself, and if so, what strategies might you use to overcome these considerations?
  • How do you think online learning will impact the future of education? What are your predictions about its future influence on society?