The decision to pursue a master’s degree occurred during my internship year at MSU. The idea of achieving a postgraduate degree was one that I had been considering for some time. It just seemed like the right thing to do, but if I’m truly being honest, I didn’t really understand how it would benefit me.
I can vividly remember the day my brother Matt told me, “Technology is changing the world!” “Coding is the ticket to a successful career,” he would say. “Coding will get your kids into college.” Matt had created an educational app designed to teach logic for the LSAT exam. He explained to me that children of the future will need to be immersed in different technology platforms that were already starting to revolutionize our educational system. pursue a master’s related to
When I began looking at master’s degrees, my instincts were to explore reading and phonics, but I always reverted back to what my brother had said. After a discussion with my advisor, I was introduced to the MAET Masters of Arts in Educational Technology program.. My application was accepted, and I was excited to see how my new skills would make a difference in my classroom.
Initially, I had two very broad goals. The first was simply to graduate. I was neither excited about going back to school nor confident I could accomplish a master’s and be a good teacher, friend, daughter, fiancé, etc. I’ve learned you can do anything you put your mind to, and when challenges arise, address them one at a time, and what seemed impossible becomes possible.
The second goal was to deepen my understanding of technology. Having meaningful coursework was very important, as I wanted it to elevate my abilities as an educator. Now that I am in my last course as a master’s student, I think more deeply about my two goals. I am proud of the work I have accomplished. At the beginning, I lacked self-confidence. I didn’t believe that I could manage the course load while balancing all of the other priorities in my life. Now, I have realized how impactful this journey has been.
My second goal was to deepen my understanding of technology for the benefit of my future students. After three years of teaching, I feel extremely comfortable using technology. In fact, I have spent the last year at a completely virtual school. This experience has been life changing for me. I was able to “dissolve the screen,” allowing the kids to connect as if they were all in the same room. Through the use of new strategies and techniques I have learned, I was successful in making my classroom feel like a family.
Now I am thinking about next year and creating new goals. In my class on assessment, I am learning to give scheduled feedback to my students in a virtual setting. It is so important for all scholars, but especially young scholars to hear their strengths, and also brainstorm ways for them to understand and overcome their weaknesses. Furthermore, I strive to create routines involving feedback on assessments and assignments. I have so many ideas swirling in my head! I am excited to execute them, and to transform what I have learned into action for my scholars.
I can vividly remember the day my brother Matt told me, “Technology is changing the world!” “Coding is the ticket to a successful career,” he would say. “Coding will get your kids into college.” Matt had created an educational app designed to teach logic for the LSAT exam. He explained to me that children of the future will need to be immersed in different technology platforms that were already starting to revolutionize our educational system. pursue a master’s related to
When I began looking at master’s degrees, my instincts were to explore reading and phonics, but I always reverted back to what my brother had said. After a discussion with my advisor, I was introduced to the MAET Masters of Arts in Educational Technology program.. My application was accepted, and I was excited to see how my new skills would make a difference in my classroom.
Initially, I had two very broad goals. The first was simply to graduate. I was neither excited about going back to school nor confident I could accomplish a master’s and be a good teacher, friend, daughter, fiancé, etc. I’ve learned you can do anything you put your mind to, and when challenges arise, address them one at a time, and what seemed impossible becomes possible.
The second goal was to deepen my understanding of technology. Having meaningful coursework was very important, as I wanted it to elevate my abilities as an educator. Now that I am in my last course as a master’s student, I think more deeply about my two goals. I am proud of the work I have accomplished. At the beginning, I lacked self-confidence. I didn’t believe that I could manage the course load while balancing all of the other priorities in my life. Now, I have realized how impactful this journey has been.
My second goal was to deepen my understanding of technology for the benefit of my future students. After three years of teaching, I feel extremely comfortable using technology. In fact, I have spent the last year at a completely virtual school. This experience has been life changing for me. I was able to “dissolve the screen,” allowing the kids to connect as if they were all in the same room. Through the use of new strategies and techniques I have learned, I was successful in making my classroom feel like a family.
Now I am thinking about next year and creating new goals. In my class on assessment, I am learning to give scheduled feedback to my students in a virtual setting. It is so important for all scholars, but especially young scholars to hear their strengths, and also brainstorm ways for them to understand and overcome their weaknesses. Furthermore, I strive to create routines involving feedback on assessments and assignments. I have so many ideas swirling in my head! I am excited to execute them, and to transform what I have learned into action for my scholars.