Final Blog Post

Here we are, my final blog post. This week I learned how to make a stop motion video. I found it very time consuming as I have never made one before. I learned to duplicate many slides to make it easier and only make small movements to make it as realistic as possible. This week I added some final touches by finalizing posts and adding pictures. Finally, I made a TED Talk about my Genius Hour project and why I was inspired to choose my topic.

I thoroughly enjoyed this Genius Hour project because it allowed me to connect two important aspects of my life together. I grew up at Camp Wabanaki and has now become my second home. I want to be the best educator I can possibly be and make a positive impact on every one of my students who I interact with. By implementing the Quality Eight into classrooms and executing these aspects as best as possible, students are sure to have the need to want to come to school. They are likely to excel and enhance their learning if these qualities are targeted within teaching practices.

Edmentum. 2018. [Online Image]. Retrieved from https://blog.edmentum.com/10-back-school-read-alouds-teach-classroom-rules-and-expectations

Personal Collection, 2018.

As I go through and complete this Teachers College degree, I will remember the Quality Eight while lesson planning and engaging with my students. I have learned many ways to foster belonging and inclusion within the classroom for all my students. This project has inspired me greatly to make a difference in my students desire to want to come to school, foster a caring, respectful and responsible attitude towards oneself, others and our environment. Overall, the Quality Eight will be embedded in my teaching philosophy as I will continue developing my own learning as I will constantly learn new things from my students themselves. I aspire to be an influential teacher who promotes an inclusive environment for everyone where individuals can learn and grow, connecting and building relationships with one another. I will continue to be a leader and help shape my students to execute a positive welcoming community. As a future educator, I am committed to serve others and build a healthy classroom. I will aim to create a diverse, inclusive environment which was fostered by my experiences at the YMCA.

North Minister PC. [Online Image]. Retrieved from https://northminster-atl.org/making-a-difference/

I have learned to use a Genius Hour project with my own students as it promotes individuality, creativity, choice, and many factors within the Quality Eight. I have learned to reflect on the quality of teacher I want to become and how implement strategies that will make a more positive learning environment. This project reinforced how special children are to me and how lucky I am that I get to work with children and make an impact on their lives.

Personal Collection, 2018.

"Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it"- Charles R. Swindoll