ISDT 5369 Jennifer Almaguer

When teachers are forced to focus on a vast amount of tasks and feel overwhelmed, they will not focus on creating quality work rather they will focus on a check list to say they covered the curriculum. Couros (2015) states that less is more and it will prevent teacher burn out (p. 154). This burnout has caused a high teacher turnover rate. Thus, this high teacher turnover rate greatly impacts the success of the students. In addition, after reading the findings of DiSchiano (2017), the major causes of teachers leaving the profession is school culture and instructional leadership. Therefore, the less is more concept will help educators focus on where their time matters most which is in the classroom. To keep things simple for teachers would benefit them feeling more understood and supported. There's nothing worse than feeling overwhelmed and success impossible to reach, especially for a new teacher. Their outlook can turn grim and is at risk of heading towards leaving the professi...

How have you modeled and explored new opportunities for learning during your practicum?   I have been in contact with several teachers in the district to better assess how I can be of service to the district. I have observed teachers give Google Suites training and have also observed campuses where the Technology Liaison is in need of direct training due to time constraints. State mandated preparation testing takes precedence at this time of year and so many teachers have not signed up to learn Google Suites or Classroom.  I have taken a poll and notice most teachers do not know how to log in to their Google accounts and am working closely with the Innovation and Development Department to help support Pasadena teachers get up to speed with how to navigate through Google Suites and eventually Classroom. Couros frequently mentions how we need to find how technology enhances learning (Couros, 2015, p.140-145). With that in mind, I will continue to brainstorm how I can pres...