FRIT 7739 Week 8

Once again, why are 3 day weeks so much more stressful than 5 day weeks?! This week has been filled with all sorts of training, developments, and professional growth. I do believe I have spent more time in the last 5 days completing items for this course and my own professional knowledge than I have the last few weeks combined! I started out this week by finalizing by face to face staff development assignment in order to present to a group of Fulton County teachers. I focused on Office Mix, an amazing new Microsoft Add-In to Power Point. The teachers seemed to be very receptive considering it was technology that they were already comfortable with (Power Point) and it is a tool that can be used at all grade levels in all curriculums. It was very neat to see teachers from all grade levels in different departments learning from each other. I spent all day Thursday delivering this development. I will attach a few photos of this training. Additionally, this week I spent some time at Medlock Bridge Elementary School shadowing their METI. First off, I forgot how small and curious elementary school students are! They love coming to the Media Center to read and check out books. Their METI is also so sweet, kind and patient with the students. The highlights of my day were participating in story time with the Pre-K students, checking out books to students coming in and out, and helping the 3rd grade class with a research project (delivered by the METI). On Tuesday, I attended a Microsoft Innovative Educator training at our county office. We are a predominantly Microsoft school, so I would love to feel more confident in several of the Office 365 tools. It was a great opportunity to learn more about these amazing products! And the final highlight of my week? I am officially a Fulton County Vanguard Member!

TOTAL HOURS: 15 Hours