While some would call it a job well done, I consider it a major victory. I was able to successfully make a delicious and tasty chicken parmesan! My goal for my Network Learning Project (NLP) for my CEP 810 was to learn how to cook a meal; however, I could only use online sources and couldn’t ask anyone in person for help. My journey began with looking up different recipes online to understand how to make chicken parmesan. I used pinterest as a starting point and began reading through different recipes others have posted. I found one that looked straightforward, however, I quickly found that I couldn’t visualize what needed to be done by reading the directions. The source also bounced to another site, which as a teacher I was a little skeptical about. Knowing I’m a visual learner, I decided to go to Youtube and continue my search. I began with learning how to cook the chicken, which presented itself as a challenge. In my search, there were far too many videos and I didn’t really know what was credible and what was not. In my first attempt, I followed the recipe from Natasha’s Kitchen. I waited two minutes and then flipped it over and let the other side cook. After two successful turns, I noticed that one side of the chicken was darker than the other and decided to leave it on longer to cook. However, when I finished I the chicken was burnt and the inside was over-cooked. Another challenge with this source was there were no directions for when I got to the pasta stage of the meal. As a beginning cook, I needed more information about this step. I decided to practice again. My second attempt of making the chicken was still unsuccessful. It seemed to be better seasoned; however, when I cut into the chicken it was under-cooked. I decided to return to Youtube for help. One chef I follow on social media is Gordon Ramsay, so I decided to watch his video on creating the perfect chicken. As I watched his video, I paused and practiced quite a bit. His video really helped me understand and learn the process, as he gave more specific directions. I also looked up a video on creating the perfect pasta. It went step-by-step and provided the visual aid that I need to understand. For some the process of learning to cook is easy, but for me it was extremely difficult. I wanted to ask my family for help when deciding how much seasoning to put on the chicken, but completing this project made me lean on different online sources. Throughout the process, there was a lot of trial and error. I had to determine what went wrong and use resources to research how to fix the issues for future attempts. During this process, I learned that I am a visual learner and was able to get more out of videos than reading a recipe. By the time I finally got the process down, I had used several resources to build on my prior knowledge and experiences - and in this case several failures along the way. This project showed me how much I previously relied on others. Having someone by my side showing me the different steps would have been a game changer for me. Learning through a computer vs. learning first hand are very different situations. In the future, I’d like to combine online resources and my own PLN, Personal Learning Network. I think using people from my network along with online experts and resources would be the best option for learning. In my classroom, I think it is beneficial for students to be exposed to different teaching styles and resources. They can determine which style works best for them, and make the changes necessary to adapt. While it was a challenge, through this quest to make the perfect chicken parmesan, I have come to the conclusion that online sources can add a higher value to my prior knowledge and professional learning network. References: Fox and Briar. (2019, March 4). Oven Baked Chicken Parmesan. Pinterest. https://www.pinterest.com/pin/3096293484157579/?d=t&mt=login Natashas Kitchen. (2020, February 28). EASY CLASSIC CHICKEN PARMESAN Recipe. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gwSOwAe_IVY MasterChef On FOX. (2018, February 28). Gordon Ramsay Demonstrates How To Cook A Perfect Chicken Breast | Season 6 Ep. 2 | MASTERCHEF JUNIOR. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vrpcnb0osM4 Gordon Ramsay. (2014, January 9). How To Cook The Perfect Pasta | Gordon Ramsay. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UYhKDweME3A
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