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That's all Folks!
EDLD 5318: 95/100 EDLD 5320: 92/100 I cannot believe that my time in this course has come to an end. It really did fly by! I am proud of...
Samantha Jimenez
May 2, 20243 min read
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Innovation Project Update
Reflecting on my journey of creating an innovation project, I am proud of all that I have done. I look back at my eportfolio and I am...
Samantha Jimenez
Apr 21, 20243 min read
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It's Okay to Make Mistakes When Learning Something New
I still remember being so overwhelmed and worried when beginning this ADL program. I have always been an overthinker, and looking back, ...
Samantha Jimenez
Apr 7, 20243 min read
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Finishing Strong
I believe I earnedthe following grades: 5317: 94 ( Publication Outline, Publication Rough Draft, Media Project) 5315: 93 (Action...
Samantha Jimenez
Mar 3, 20243 min read
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Better Than Before
What was at first uncomfortable for me, now feels like a necessity all of the time! I look forward to receiving feedforward information...
Samantha Jimenez
Feb 14, 20242 min read
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Contributions to Learning
The ADL Program as a whole, so far, has helped me think of my classroom on a deeper level. I can’t believe I have already completed 6...
Samantha Jimenez
Dec 9, 20233 min read
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Learning Philosophy
"Anyone who has never made a mistake has never tried anything new." Albert Einstein Learning: I believe that we are meant to learn...
Samantha Jimenez
Nov 8, 20234 min read
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A New Culture of Learning
After being an elementary teacher for 5 years, I made the change to high school dance. I went from seeing tiny learners fall in love with...
Samantha Jimenez
Oct 22, 20232 min read
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Crucial Conversations
Crucial conversations can help me move my innovation strategy forward by addressing issues upfront and always keeping my goal in mind and...
Samantha Jimenez
Oct 8, 20233 min read
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My Learning...
Contributions 5302 and 5304. Reflecting on my efforts in both classes, I am proud of myself. I juggled so much this semester, and I...
Samantha Jimenez
Oct 3, 20232 min read
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Networking!
I have recently joined a few networking platforms that I feel will continue to help me on my journey through this ADL program. These...
Samantha Jimenez
Oct 1, 20231 min read
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Dream Again
Part A Why: The use of e-portfolios in the high school dance classroom will promote communication, creativity, and collaboration while...
Samantha Jimenez
Aug 20, 20232 min read
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Final Thoughts
When I first began this ADL journey, I was terrified of being back in a class. I immediately felt overwhelmed! Shortly after, I learned...
Samantha Jimenez
Jul 25, 20232 min read
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Contribution to my Learning
Reflection When I first decided to go for a Master’s degree, I chose a program that would be beneficial to education, but it didn’t seem...
Samantha Jimenez
Jul 24, 20234 min read
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Digitally Dancing
I think it is hilarious that when I think about my ADL journey my first thought is that I’m overwhelmed, or confused. I was so...
Samantha Jimenez
Jul 17, 20231 min read
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Implementation Outline
High School Dance ePortfolios: Implementation Outline Phase 1 – Preparation: July – September 2023 1. Establish goals and objectives · ...
Samantha Jimenez
Jul 16, 20232 min read
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Growth Mindset
I am learning that to be successful in the ADL program, you must have a growth mindset. Growing up, I was an EXTREME people pleaser. If...
Samantha Jimenez
Jun 22, 20232 min read
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Understanding COVA
The COVA approach reminds me of the quote, "If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him...
Samantha Jimenez
Jun 21, 20232 min read
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Don't be Afraid to Try!
When making the decision to go back to school, I felt many different emotions. I had all of these reasons why I felt that I shouldn't go....
Samantha Jimenez
Jun 13, 20231 min read
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