I have thoroughly enjoyed my TIS training so far. I have found balancing the TIS training with my other professional development requirements to be a challenge, but one I have been handling pretty well. I've had somewhat-intensive core professional development training this year to prepare for the new common core standards. This year has also brought a new High School Equivalency exam to West Virginia, and that has required additional training and preparation.
The good news though, is that I am crafty! I have always had a talent for seeing connections between things, and it has not been hard for me to connect my TIS training with my other professional development obligations. I feel almost lucky that I have had my TIS training at a time of such change and growth within the West Virginia ABE department.
As far as my TIS training goes, I thought I was farther behind until I started really looking at what I've done and where I've come. At this point, I've completed my teacher resource site, my blended delivery class and my digital imaging project. I am more than halfway through my 23 Things blog website (#13 to be exact!) and I've completed my extra professional development for the TIS credential (did I mention I am in a graduate school program about educational technology too???). My goals for the next month are to complete my Action Research Project & the Podcasting lesson plan. In the meantime, I will also be focusing on getting caught up with the webinars and virtual PLC meetings I still need.
My hope is to finish the bulk of my TIS training by mid-May. This training has been an adventure and I have learned a lot (about ed tech & about my balancing abilities!).
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