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Michigan State University
Fall 2015
Spring 2016
CEP-810: Teaching for Understanding with Technology
Course Instructors: Emily Stone and Kim Powell
This was the first course in my program and I learned many foundational concepts such as The Technological Pedagogical and Content Knowledge (TPACK) framework and a Professional Learning Network (PLN). One of the major projects we worked on was called the Network Learning Project. I was asked to only use online forums and YouTube videos to learn a skill. I chose to learn how to make the perfect cheese omelet. Overall, I learned from that project that there is a large online community that can teach you anything if you search for it.
CEP 811: Adapting Innovative Technology to Education
Course Instructors: Janine Campbell and Amy Pietrowski
This course opened my eyes up to a new way to think of technology in the classroom. I had always thought about iPads, computers, and Smartboards as technology, but never thought cardboard boxes, pipe cleaners, and scissors were. This course taught me about Maker Education and how creativity can be assessed. Looking back, this was probably one of the most important courses in my program because I was able to shift my perspective on technology possibilities in my own classroom.
CEP 812: Applying Educational Techology to Practice
Course Instructor: Alison Keller
CEP 812 helped me solve practical problems in education that involved technology integration. The main project we worked on was called the "Wicked Problem" and mine focused on why innovation was not happening in all schools. I worked with a fantastic partner, Margaret Powers , and we discovered the plethora of reasons behind why teachers shy away from innovation. This was the first time in my MAET experience that I had to truly delve deep into research and I loved it!
Summer 2016
Fall 2016
Spring 2017
Summer 2017
CEP-800: Learning in Schools & Other Settings, CEP-815: Technology & Leadership, CEP-822: Approaches to Education Research
Course Instructors: Sean Sweeney and Dr. Emily Bouck
Summer 2016 was an academically intense yet fun-filled time spent in Galway, Ireland. During this abroad experience, I was asked to complete several large assignments as well as small quickfire challenges. The biggest highlight for me was creating the education technology conference called GREAT 16. Our cohort had to work together to put on a conference in Ireland from start to finish in only 12 days. We found a keynote speaker, organized logistics with the campus, advertised, and even planned/researched for our own presentations. I presented on blended learning and taught attendees about how to set up your classroom to accommodate blended learning as well as classroom management. The conference was a huge success and was one of my biggest accomplishments during the MAET program. The image you see representing Summer 2016 is a street in Galway. If you click on the image, it will take you to the MAET Year 2 cohort website.
CEP-813: Electronic Asssessment
Course Instructors: Spencer Greenhalgh and Colin Gallagher
The Electronic Assessment course focused in on formative assessment and what the students need before, during, and after the assessment. During this course I enjoyed learning about MinecraftEdu, Minecraft for teachers, and how I can think outside the box for formative assessment. The major project that we worked on throughout the course was our own rubric for assessing assessments. We revised our rubric as we learned more about best practices in assessment. This course really made me see the importance of self-assessing and how that can be completed through many different platforms.
CEP-832: Educating Students with Challenging Behaviors
Course Instructor: Vasiliki "Vicky" Mousouli
I chose to take this course as one of my electives because it applied to my teaching situation at the time. I learned about a large range of challenging behaviors and several strategies I could implement if those behaviors present themselves in the classroom. I was also able to study one of my students over the duration of the course and tried some of the strategies we studied in class to help him succeed in my math classroom. Overall, this course was the most practical for what I had been experiencing at the moment and I was able to apply my knowledge from the course each day at school.
CEP- 820: Teaching Students Online
Course Instructors: Dr. Anne Heintz and Swati Mehta
CEP-820 explored the world of online and blended classrooms. As a student, I was asked to create own my online course using the standards I typically teach. I was able to explore and compare different online learning platforms and planned lessons using the Universal Design for Learning format. Additionally, collaboration, communication, and digital citizenship were also of large importance when creating my online course.
CEP- 807: Capstone Portfolio Course
Course Instructors: Dr. Matthew Koehler, Brittany Dillman, Aric Guant, and Sarah Keenan
This course concludes my Master of Arts program! I was asked to showcase my work through the creation of an educational portfolio. The portfolio highlights all of the courses I took along with what makes me stand out as an educator. This portfolio is meant to be used after the program comes to a close as a representation of myself as a teacher and a student. Throughout the course I collaborated with the other students virtually using the program Flipgrid to give feedback and reflect.