4. Educators dedicate time to collaborate with both colleagues and students to improve practice, discover and share resources and ideas, and solve problems.
2.4.a Collaborate with Colleagues
2.4.b Learn Alongside Students
2.4.c Use Collaborative Tools
2.4.d Demonstrate Cultural Competency
Artifact 1: Instructional Unit Plan
Title: Collaborative Instructional Unit Plan for Improving Reading and Writing Proficiency
Description: The artifact is a collaborative instructional unit plan (IUP) developed by educators to address the need for improving reading and writing proficiency, particularly in comprehending complex texts and responding to text-based writing prompts. The IUP includes goals focused on research about geometry, increasing text-based writing proficiency, and improving research skills and reading for information. It requires a variety of hands-on activities, online research tasks, and collaborative discussions best created to engage students in meaningful learning experiences. The plan incorporates scaffolded writing activities, peer review sessions, and formative assessments to support student learning and growth.
Course Number and Title: MEDT 7461: Instructional Tech, Media & Design
Artifact 2: HyperDoc
Title: Exploring Flip in the Classroom: A HyperDoc Journey
Description: This HyperDoc guides fellow educators through an exploration of Flip (formerly known as Flipgrid) as a tool for enhancing overall classroom engagement and learning. Educators engage with various resources and activities to understand Flip's goal for meeting grade level and content area learning goals. From tutorial videos to interactive evaluations, educators are able to participate in evaluating, applying, and reflecting on Flip's overall effectiveness in their teaching.
Course Number and Title: MEDT 7461: Instructional Tech, Media & Design
Reflecting on this standard for educators dedicating time to collaborate with both colleagues and students, my experience with creating and collaborating on the instructional unit plan (IUP) and the HyperDoc has shown me the value of teamwork in education. When we crafted the IUP, we brought our collective expertise and experiences to the table to devise strategies that would truly benefit our students. Likewise, as we dived into Flip together, we didn't just learn about a new tool; we shared insights, asked questions, and supported each other in figuring out how to use it effectively. These experiences have taught me that collaboration fuels innovation, improves teaching practices, and ultimately enhances the learning experience for our students. It's through working together that we as educators can continue to make a meaningful difference in the classroom.