Thursday, November 30, 2017

Hoonuit: Individualized Professional Development Solution For Everyone


Hoonuit (formerly Atomic Learning) offers individual educators, schools, and entire districts a customized way to choose, present, and assess professional development!  I started using these modules when I was in a district that went out of it's way to throw training at us that was the "Flaming Train Wreck" of the moment.  It seemed, even while I was getting my Masters Degree, that everyone was trying to promote whatever the most popular education ideas were week-to-week. 










As a new teacher, without a mentor, I was looking for a way to stay ahead of technology advances for presenting lessons and multimedia.  I was lucky enough to be selected to go to the D-School at Stanford University for an immersive 3-day training to help reconfigure my classroom with design-thinking as a set of core ideals.  I wanted a way to turn my standard, lifeless class (previous instructors) into a full bore example of how project-based learning can inspire students to reconsider the conditions they find themselves in.





I also found I was the Technology Teacher Leader for the building, and anyone else in the district who wanted to email me a "how-to" question.  I felt very happy to help, but overwhelmed by the flood of calls and messages from everyone.  I started to produce a series of instruction emails that I could copy and send out.  These emails were simple tasks that I could use to teach basic technology interface, application uses, and tips & tricks that I had found while navigating the district site, and other applications (gradebooks, websites, wiki's, etc.). 



I seemed to provide the same help to every school I worked at.  It was not until 2016 that I found, and was totally amazed by the Hoonuit platform!  All of the modules and learning activities were so similar to the tasks and lists of procedures I had created.  I knew that I would be able to send people to Atomic Learning, and know that they would be able to learn for themselves all of the types of skills they would need to survive in the modern classroom.  I also really liked the fact that I could access projects and learning ideas for my Computer Skills & Applications class.  







There are so many different modules.  They range from the very basic (How to use Hoonuit) to MS Office, Google Applications, Classroom Management, and many other popular subjects.  They are set up to be easily accessed, and can be used for individual training, presentations and projects for your school, professional learning groups, and even district-wide events (depending on the level of access your district chooses).  I have already completed some of the modules on creating websites, using different digital applications, and some of the titles on audio/video projects.  I especially liked the session on Google Sites.  





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Integrity (13 Characteristics)

13 Characteristics of People Who Have Integrity

1. They Value Other People's Time: They value their own time so they also value the time of other people. They know you have plenty of other places you need to be and won’t hold you up. If you spend time with them, it is likely they will thank you for that as well.

2. They Give Credit Where It Is Due: They do not take credit for things they did not do. They will always credit those who deserve it. If you help this person with a project he or she will likely mention your name so you can take credit for your work.

3. They Are Authentic: They are their truest forms. You won’t catch them in a lie or being fake.

4. They Are Always Honest: They are honest people that feel no need to lie as it is important for them to get to where they need to get in life honestly.

5. They Never Take Advantage Of Others: They are not the kind of people who will take advantage of someone else. They love to build people up and help them get where they need to be. Taking too much from someone else will never be an issue with someone who has a lot of integrity.

6. The Do Not Argue Over Disagreements: They will talk through things in a civil manner or not talk at all. You cannot and will not force this person into arguing over something completely ridiculous. I find this to be a very respectable trait.

7. They Give Most People The Benefit Of The Doubt: They try to see the good in everyone. I think this is because they feel like maybe there are more people in this world that also have integrity. That being said, if you take advantage of them too much they will get rid of you.

8. They Know When Something Is Bothering Someone: They have a great intuition that lets them know when something is going on. If someone is down in the dumps they will notice. Chances are they will actually do what they can to cheer you up.

9. They Believe In Others: They accept your word as truth until it is dis-proven. That being said, they do not take lying well. And once you lie to them, it is unlikely that they will ever take your word again.

10. They Apologize First: If they have done something wrong they will come to you and apologize. This is just how they are. They own up to their mistake and try to make things right.

11. They Are Humble: They do not quite know their own worth. While they are very important and do so much good they don’t quite see it. You should remind them of it.

12. They Do Good When They Can: They are always helping other people. They love to know that they have improved someone’s life. It gives their lives meaning.

13. They Are Always Kind To Those Who Need It: Giving kindness can go a long way. When someone looks like they need a little pick me up these people deliver. They can brighten up almost anyone’s day.

If you are someone who has true integrity, thank you for being who you are and thank you for all that you do. You really do actually make a difference in society, please keep up the good work. If you feel no one else is proud of you, know that I am.

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