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Tuesday, November 23, 2010
Monday, August 16, 2010
Week 8 Refelction
During this course I have developed a GAME plan outlining two areas of the NET-T standards I want to improve upon. One area was Standard 1 – Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity and the other was Standard 5 – Engage in professional growth and leadership.
In the area of Standard 1, I wanted to utilize webquests in order to give my students authentic and relevent learning experiences. While developing my problem based unit plan, I changed my focus. Not only do I want to utilize webquests, I want to go beyond the webquest and utilize problem based learning in my teaching. Problem based learning is one way to cover a lot of content and standards at one time. This type of teaching allows my students to have relevant learning experiences. I was able to develop a lesson that allowed students to collaborate with students in another state. I would love to be able to do this. My goal for this year is to find a classroom in another state or country to collaborate with in a learning environment.
The second NET-T standard I want to improve upon is to engage in professional growth and leadership. School started last week for us, and another teacher and I have developed the Carver Tech. Squad. We are responsible for helping teachers learn how to use the technology they have, present ways to develop lessons using technology, and to assist in updating/creating teacher webpages. We are going to basically help other teachers learn what they need to learn in order to be proficient in using educational technology. I feel that as a teacher, I am commited to life-long learning. Being part of this tech squad, I will have to continually learn, and bring it back to the teachers at my school.
This class has been a large part of what I want to bring back to the teachers at my school. I cannot wait to present problem based learning, using Skype, and digital storytelling in the classroom. I am also learning how to use Scratch, a program that another student in this class has introduced to me recently.
While I am teaching and learning, I will continue to use the GAME plan in order to moniter and improve all of our learning.
In the area of Standard 1, I wanted to utilize webquests in order to give my students authentic and relevent learning experiences. While developing my problem based unit plan, I changed my focus. Not only do I want to utilize webquests, I want to go beyond the webquest and utilize problem based learning in my teaching. Problem based learning is one way to cover a lot of content and standards at one time. This type of teaching allows my students to have relevant learning experiences. I was able to develop a lesson that allowed students to collaborate with students in another state. I would love to be able to do this. My goal for this year is to find a classroom in another state or country to collaborate with in a learning environment.
The second NET-T standard I want to improve upon is to engage in professional growth and leadership. School started last week for us, and another teacher and I have developed the Carver Tech. Squad. We are responsible for helping teachers learn how to use the technology they have, present ways to develop lessons using technology, and to assist in updating/creating teacher webpages. We are going to basically help other teachers learn what they need to learn in order to be proficient in using educational technology. I feel that as a teacher, I am commited to life-long learning. Being part of this tech squad, I will have to continually learn, and bring it back to the teachers at my school.
This class has been a large part of what I want to bring back to the teachers at my school. I cannot wait to present problem based learning, using Skype, and digital storytelling in the classroom. I am also learning how to use Scratch, a program that another student in this class has introduced to me recently.
While I am teaching and learning, I will continue to use the GAME plan in order to moniter and improve all of our learning.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
NET-S
While reading through the ISTE NET-T and the NET-S standards, I notice how the NET-T standards require the teacher to design technology rich learning experiences and the students are participating in technology rich learning expereiences. In order for students to be successful in the 21st century, they have to be proficient in the NET-S standards. The workplace has moved from the closed cubicle to a global marketplace. During a meeting at the beginning of school last year, we were told that we are preparing our students for jobs that have not been created yet. That statement really made me think about how I am preparing my students.
I think using the GAME plan is a great way for students to take control of their learning. With every project, there must be a plan. I have my students make goals every week, but I will change the goals to a GAME plan. Unlike a goal, the GAME plan actually requires the student to lay out their plan, and if necessary change the plan as needed.
I think using the GAME plan is a great way for students to take control of their learning. With every project, there must be a plan. I have my students make goals every week, but I will change the goals to a GAME plan. Unlike a goal, the GAME plan actually requires the student to lay out their plan, and if necessary change the plan as needed.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
Revising the GAME Plan
What have you learned so far that you can apply in your instructional practice?
I have learned that Problem Based Learning is a great way to incorporate a lot of standards across the curriculum, while providing authentic learning experiences for the students. PBL does not have to take a long time, it can last a few days or as long as the school year.
What goals are you still working toward?
I am still working on incorporating the use of webquests in the classroom, however, I am shifting that more towards using PBL more in the classroom. Webquests are now just a part of the technology I want to incorporate into my lessons.
Based on the NETS-T, what new learning goals will you set for yourself?
My new goal is to Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student
learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
By utilzing PBL learning, and the use of social networking tools, I will be able to reach this goal.
What learning approaches will you try next time to improve your learning?
I am still learning how to use social networking in the classroom, and I am intrigued to learn more. However, the reality of the situation, my district will not allow this is the near future.
I have learned that Problem Based Learning is a great way to incorporate a lot of standards across the curriculum, while providing authentic learning experiences for the students. PBL does not have to take a long time, it can last a few days or as long as the school year.
What goals are you still working toward?
I am still working on incorporating the use of webquests in the classroom, however, I am shifting that more towards using PBL more in the classroom. Webquests are now just a part of the technology I want to incorporate into my lessons.
Based on the NETS-T, what new learning goals will you set for yourself?
My new goal is to Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student
learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
By utilzing PBL learning, and the use of social networking tools, I will be able to reach this goal.
What learning approaches will you try next time to improve your learning?
I am still learning how to use social networking in the classroom, and I am intrigued to learn more. However, the reality of the situation, my district will not allow this is the near future.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Week 5
•How effective were your actions in helping you meet your goals?
In obtaining my goal in utilizing and creating web quests in my classroom, I am finding seveal webquests that I will be able to use in my classroom. This week we are tasked with creating a problem based lesson plan using technology. I have found a great webquest concerning my topic. By using the webquest I am able to present the students with a problem before they are given the tools and background knowledge. Students have to figure out what they need to know in order to move forward in their own self-directed learning (Laureate Education, Inc.).
What have you learned so far that you can apply in your instructional practice?
I have learned that putting together the resources for problem based learning takes a lot of time, however, when put together, students benefit greatly. Some of the beneifts are covering many standards across the curriculum, and students are given a meaningful learning environment. This will increase learner motivation, and students will retain the information instead of memorizing it and forgetting it(Laureate Education, Inc.).
What do you still have to learn? What new questions have arisen?
Some new questions have arisen. These questions do not necessiarily deal with learning webquests, but how to group my students. I always believed that they should be grouped high ablility/ low ability. However, after this week's presentations, a case for heterogenus grouping made me think about my grouping in the past. I think I will have to experiement with each class in order to determine the best course of action for each project.
•How will you adjust your plan to fit your current needs?
So far I feel that I am on track with my plan in utilzing webquests in my lessons, and do not feel the need to make any adjustments to my plan at this time.
References:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore: Author.
In obtaining my goal in utilizing and creating web quests in my classroom, I am finding seveal webquests that I will be able to use in my classroom. This week we are tasked with creating a problem based lesson plan using technology. I have found a great webquest concerning my topic. By using the webquest I am able to present the students with a problem before they are given the tools and background knowledge. Students have to figure out what they need to know in order to move forward in their own self-directed learning (Laureate Education, Inc.).
What have you learned so far that you can apply in your instructional practice?
I have learned that putting together the resources for problem based learning takes a lot of time, however, when put together, students benefit greatly. Some of the beneifts are covering many standards across the curriculum, and students are given a meaningful learning environment. This will increase learner motivation, and students will retain the information instead of memorizing it and forgetting it(Laureate Education, Inc.).
What do you still have to learn? What new questions have arisen?
Some new questions have arisen. These questions do not necessiarily deal with learning webquests, but how to group my students. I always believed that they should be grouped high ablility/ low ability. However, after this week's presentations, a case for heterogenus grouping made me think about my grouping in the past. I think I will have to experiement with each class in order to determine the best course of action for each project.
•How will you adjust your plan to fit your current needs?
So far I feel that I am on track with my plan in utilzing webquests in my lessons, and do not feel the need to make any adjustments to my plan at this time.
References:
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas. Baltimore: Author.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Continuing With My GAME Plan
Take a moment to consider the steps you have taken toward meeting the goals you established for learning about technology and technology resources.
Are you finding the information and resources you need?
In obtaining my goal in utilizing and creating web quests in my classroom, I am finding several resources on the internet. Education World is an amazing resource for creating my own web quest.
Do you need to modify your action plan?
A modification I would make to my action plan is to incorporate self-reflection into my assessment of utilizing web quests. I would also like to include parents in the evaluation process of using the web quest. I would do this by posting this on our class blog, asking parents to post feedback. I think by doing this, I can monitor the success or failure of my goal and adjust accordingly. This would be an excellent way to involve pareents, and also aid in reporting assessment results to stakeholders such as parents and administrators (Cennamo, Ertmer, & Ross, 2009). Parent and student feedback would help me determine if I am on the right track.
What have you learned so far?
I am finding that the process of creating a web quest is daunting, and a lot of work. I may talk to another teacher about collaborating on this project.
What new questions have arisen?
I need to vary assessment based on student learning sytles. I want to make this as authentic as possible, and develop assessment to measure student learning (Cennamo, Ertmer, & Ross, 2009).
Cennamo, K., Ertmer, P., & Ross, J. (2009). Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use. Mason, Ohio: Cengage Learning.
Are you finding the information and resources you need?
In obtaining my goal in utilizing and creating web quests in my classroom, I am finding several resources on the internet. Education World is an amazing resource for creating my own web quest.
Do you need to modify your action plan?
A modification I would make to my action plan is to incorporate self-reflection into my assessment of utilizing web quests. I would also like to include parents in the evaluation process of using the web quest. I would do this by posting this on our class blog, asking parents to post feedback. I think by doing this, I can monitor the success or failure of my goal and adjust accordingly. This would be an excellent way to involve pareents, and also aid in reporting assessment results to stakeholders such as parents and administrators (Cennamo, Ertmer, & Ross, 2009). Parent and student feedback would help me determine if I am on the right track.
What have you learned so far?
I am finding that the process of creating a web quest is daunting, and a lot of work. I may talk to another teacher about collaborating on this project.
What new questions have arisen?
I need to vary assessment based on student learning sytles. I want to make this as authentic as possible, and develop assessment to measure student learning (Cennamo, Ertmer, & Ross, 2009).
Cennamo, K., Ertmer, P., & Ross, J. (2009). Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use. Mason, Ohio: Cengage Learning.
Monday, July 12, 2010
Reviewing the GAME Plan
My goal offacilitating and inspiring student learning and creativity especially in the area of exploring real world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
In order to utilize WebQuests I need to explore other WebQuests to determine how I want to utilize this type of activity in my classroom. I also need to talk to other educators who have created WebQuests. So far I have determined the topic of a Webquest I would like to create, and studied other sites in order to determine what activities I would like to include.
For my goal of participating in my school’s technology committee I need to talk to my principal in order to be placed on this committee. I have not been able to take any steps towards this goal since I found out that we are getting a new principal this year. My principal got a promotion last week.
In order to utilize WebQuests I need to explore other WebQuests to determine how I want to utilize this type of activity in my classroom. I also need to talk to other educators who have created WebQuests. So far I have determined the topic of a Webquest I would like to create, and studied other sites in order to determine what activities I would like to include.
For my goal of participating in my school’s technology committee I need to talk to my principal in order to be placed on this committee. I have not been able to take any steps towards this goal since I found out that we are getting a new principal this year. My principal got a promotion last week.
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