The journey continues...

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Throughout my EDU777 course, I was to determine a need that needs to be addressed within my school. Throughout these past few months of teaching 1st grade dual language, I noticed there is not that many resources to support dual language classrooms. Oftentimes, I had to translate the curriculum or create my own tools to provide for my students. Thus, I chose to focus on this issue and assess the need in literacy. My students are beginning their nonfiction unit and there is not that many nonfiction books to support my students. 
Throughout this journey, the more research I found, the more evidence I was able to provide to support my proposal. I was able to find two apps for students to download to their iPad to read IN SPANISH! One app, Epic! I found was free for educators, while Reading A-Z does require a yearly subscription of $109. 

Overall, I think the process went smooth! Although there is not that many dual language teachers at my school, we are all very supportive of one another. My dual language team was very supportive and for my proposal to assist the need of dual students. This proposal not only helps my classroom, but can assist all classrooms (not just dual)!  

I think the Technology Specialist roles of Learning Specialist and Instructional Designer have big tasks! Technology Specialists are responsible for not only finding the need in classrooms, but also ensuring how this need can be met. This course made me so motivated and encourage to continue with my journey in receiving my technology specialist endorsement. I hope within the next few years, I receive my endorsement to be active within my district to support my dual language teachers, but also other teachers who require support and resources 

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