PROFESSIONAL GROWTH PLAN

NAME: Kaci Getschel

SCHOOL YEAR: 2014
ACTION PLAN

Ask students to find a news article from a reputable online

source related to applicable material at the beginning of each
unit. Students can read this article and point out the key topic
and perspectives, as well as formulate their own opinions.
Have students conduct research and apply their understanding
to complete performance-based assessment projects.
Share videos that relate the material to real-life examples.
Attend PD sessions that inform about new technologies and the
integration of technology in the classroom.
Research new technologies and evaluate their effectivenesss in
enhancing learning.

TIMELINE

Ongoing throughout the year.

GOALS/OBJECTIVES

I plan to integrate technology seamlessly into my teaching with

the intention of engaging students and relating the subject
material to applicable world examples.
I plan to learn new technologies that enhance learning in the
classroom.

INDICATORS & MEASURES OF ACHIEVEMENT

COLLEAGUES/MENTORS

TA
Elizabeth Cormier (curriculum
librarian)
Lorraine Beuden

Are my students engaged in the material?

Are my students able to make connections
between the material and real-life applications?
Do my students feel that they can apply their
understanding to the outside world?
Are my students finding purpose in their
learning?
Does the integrated technology require a large
learning curve?
Is the technology the focus or is the learning
the focus?
Have I learned a variety of useful technologies?

Professional Growth P.G.P.