This class made me realize I need to think more about why I'm teaching a lesson and to develop an instructional
plan for my lesson. I've taught long enough that many of my daily lessons are almost automatic. I know I need to take time
to analyze what I'm doing, and to design my lessons around the needs of my students. The discussions during this class helped
me to remember that I need to focus on the purpose of each lesson, and take the time to think about what I am doing.
Since my district had recently adopted a new online grade program, I designed a staff development workshop to introduce
the new program. I have used an online grade program for several years, so I had more experience using such a program
than most of our teachers, and other staff members frequently came to me for help. I thought if they were going to be asking
me for help, I should have the applicable information and materials available. That identifed need gave me the idea
to create this workshop.
