Monitoring GAME Plan Progress

GOAL ONE – I am dissapointed in regards to my work towards this goal. It is a glaring example of the difference between intention and action. End of the year craziness is in high gear and time-consuming in the worst way. Ironically, I am further behind in my screencasting abilities than in my wiki skills. Thanks to recent assignments, I have been brushing up on wikis and now feel more confident in incorporating this tool in my classroom. I’m sure this confidence will increase in the coming weeks as we utilize our Walden Wikis more.
The most important item that I feel I need and want to learn is how to create a screencast. My new questions are how will I motivate myself and make the time to do so? It feels a little like being back at square one although I know that isn’t entirely true. Since I will be in a new building (or two) next year, I feel even more motivated to come armed with some new ideas and skills. In a couple of weeks I will finally have some time to play around with the screencast tool.
GOAL TWO – Progress on this goal is slow but steady. I discussed with my principal about creating an informal group of teachers learning/sharing technology based ideas for the classroom. He invited me to come to a leadership committee that will continue to meet over the summer which has a sub-group for technology. The next thing I knew I was one of two people who are heading this sub-group. Initially I was less than thrilled when my partner announced that the only reason he was joining this committee was because he could earn 3 CEU’s for it at a cost of ten dollars. In the last few days the group has doubled (!) to four and fortunately one of those folks is in essentially in charge of technology for all three high schools. She also happens to be very positive and eager to help/learn herself. I strongly feel that this goal is solidly moving forward and I hope to involve more colleagues in the coming weeks.
Part of this committee’s work is to drum up ideas for professional development days. When I consider the possibilities, my first question is what would be the most useful and also be engaging enough to grab the attention of the reluctant learner? (Sounds just like what I do in class!). I wonder what it would take to motivate the unmotivated teacher in regards to technology? I know my own situation is common (my initial reluctance/fear) but that is just one example. As usual, I am eager to hear your thoughts.
Amy