EEND 680 Artifact #2

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Reflection

I really enjoyed making and using the walkthrough tool for this course.  I had seen these tools used a lot on twitter through the hashtag #observeme, and I thought it was a great idea.  I researched how other people created theirs through ones that I found on twitter, and I created one that met my needs a goals.

I wanted to make a tool that would provide me with enough information, but that wouldn't require my observer to spend a lot of time filling it out.  I considered the device that the observer would have with them when creating the tool and provide him or her with various options for providing feedback.  I probably wouldn't post a sign with the #observeme information on it outside my room because I wouldn't want students filling out the form.

Our school encourages us to observe each other throughout the school year.  The walkthrough tool would provide a great reflection piece for both me to use with people that I observe and people to observe with me.  I often get so busy with my own lessons during the school year that I don't take the time to observe other people to get new ideas.  I would like to make it one of my goals to regularly visit other classrooms.

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