The GAME Plan: Learning New Software (p.34)
· G (Set Goals):
o My goal would be to learn how to make an attendance log using Microsoft Access for after school activities, clubs, etc. This would keep track of which students attended what activity and on what day.
· A (Take Action):
o I would search the internet for examples of attendance logs. This would give me an idea of how I would want my ending product to look.
o I would also use the internet for basic instructions on how to use databases in different ways (i.e. how to manipulate designs, using multiple databases, etc.).
o I would asking acquaintances or co-workers if they have used the program previously for any tips they would have on how to work with databases or if they have worked on any similar projects using Access.
o If necessary I would use the help of a template.
· M (Monitor):
o I think based on my take actions plan that I could complete my goals. I would have an image in mind of what I want the finished product to be. Since Access is a very popular program it is likely that others have posted sites to help build a project such as attendance logs. Other teachers may have encountered and solved problems previously that they could give me advice on.
o This is building on information and knowledge that I already know but also I think that by getting other perspectives I can learn more about the program and incorporate it into my project.
· E (Evaluate):
o I feel that I would have been successful in meeting my goals. Building on my basic knowledge of what Access could do, I know that I could learn how to make attendance logs for each club or activity as well as cross-reference students in multiple activities.
The GAME plan you came up with for learning a new software sounds very effective. Getting help from other teachers and online sources will really help you to succeed in meeting your goals. Your plan is well thought out and will help advance yourself and others in technology and be very beneficial in the end.
ReplyDeleteThe GAME plan you have sounds very cool & useful. I have never heard of the program myself but it sounds very effective for what you want to use it. Your plan is very specific and is achievable. I think it'll be helpful in other formats as well.
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