Having done my Masters in Educational Leadership through Moreland University before, I already feel pretty confident using the platform and the different online learning tools. Back then we didn’t have Edpuzzle, so I think it’s a really useful addition now. The Edpuzzle gave clear step by step instructions on how to use the Moreland platform and was a nice refresher for me after being away from the system for a while. It reminded me how user friendly the platform actually is once you get into it.

Edpuzzle really taught us how to use the system properly. It went over things like how to submit assessments, where to find course materials and resources, how to use the online library, and who to contact at Moreland for different kinds of help. I liked that it broke everything down in a simple way that was easy to follow. It also helped me feel more organized and confident about managing the course requirements going forward. Overall, I think adding Edpuzzle to the start of the program is a great idea because it gives everyone a chance to get comfortable with the system right from the beginning.

The Course Catalog and Candidate Handbook is honestly a really useful guide for me as I move through this program. It helps me understand exactly what’s expected, how things are graded, and where to go if I need help. I like that it starts with the mission and philosophy because it reminds me why I’m doing this to become a teacher who can adapt, use technology, and reach all kinds of students which is important as I will be doing my placement back in China.

Reading through the course sequence helped me see how each module connects to the next and how everything eventually leads to the clinical practice part. That section was probably the most helpful since it shows how the placement works, what’s needed for mentors, and how I can prepare for that early. It made me realize how organized I’ll need to be once that time comes.

The handbook also made it clear how grading and assessments work. It’s not just about scores but about improving each week and using feedback from instructors. I also like that there are clear policies on professionalism and support. It makes me feel like the university actually cares about how we progress and not just the final result.

Overall, I think the handbook will guide me step by step through the program. It gives me confidence knowing what’s ahead and who to contact if I get stuck. I’ll probably keep referring back to it as I go, just to make sure I’m staying on track and doing everything the right way.

The InTASC Standards and the Teach-Now Clinical Rubric really help me understand what good teaching looks like and what I need to focus on as I move through this program. They give me a kind of roadmap that connects everything I’m learning to what I’ll actually be doing in the classroom.

The InTASC Standards helped me see that being a teacher isn’t just about explaining lessons or grading work. It’s about really knowing how students learn, how they’re different, and how to build an environment where everyone feels safe and challenged. Reading them made me think more about how I can adapt lessons for different kinds of learners and how reflection is such a big part of growing as a teacher.

The Clinical Rubric makes those standards more real for me. It breaks down each area into simple, practical examples that show what developing, proficient, and outstanding teaching looks like. I like that it’s not just about getting a score, but about improving and understanding what to work on next. For example, it helped me see how I can better connect with students by making lessons more meaningful and using feedback to adjust what I do.

We also had these standards and rubrics during my Masters, and the teachers would often tell me to go back and review them if I didn’t do well on an activity. At the time it felt a bit frustrating, but looking back, it really did help me understand where I went wrong and how to fix it.

For me, these two tools are kind of like a mirror. The standards remind me what kind of teacher I want to become, and the rubric helps me check if I’m getting closer to that. As I go through this program, I know I’ll keep using both to measure my growth and make sure I’m doing the best I can for my students.