My actions were effective in meeting my goals. I recently found a webquest on a rain forest to add to a unit we did. It was neat to take the students to a place we do not experience in Florida. I would like to start using PowerPoint slides to show students digital storytelling. I am not too familiar with it so it is a goal to learn more about it. I am also trying to remember to check a website before showing it to the students. I will lose the attention of the students if I am playing around the website to see if it is a reliable one. My co-workers have been interested in learning about websites they can use in their classrooms. They are excited to share the information with others.
My students’ parents are interested in the class website. Many have said it will help them in keeping up with class activities because newsletters do not always make it home. I hope in doing a class website, I do not run out of time. Time is always the factor for a teacher…..
30 March 2011
23 March 2011
Monitoring the GAME…
I feel my GAME plan is moving along in a positive direction.
1b) Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
I have created a list of websites in all content areas that I can use in the classroom. I have a document camera and projector that I have hooked up to the computer. I can show the students the websites whole group and do any of the interactive activities. I also have been sharing the sites with other teachers and inviting my suitemate’s class over to show “cool” websites. The only problem is I need to make sure the site is not blocked at school so I have been checking in the morning.
3c) Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
I am researching other class web pages and blogs. I am writing down ideas that I can use for the future. I want to know the better sites I can use with the limited amount of time. I am in the process of collecting surveys from parents about how often they would use a class page and/or blog.
1b) Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
I have created a list of websites in all content areas that I can use in the classroom. I have a document camera and projector that I have hooked up to the computer. I can show the students the websites whole group and do any of the interactive activities. I also have been sharing the sites with other teachers and inviting my suitemate’s class over to show “cool” websites. The only problem is I need to make sure the site is not blocked at school so I have been checking in the morning.
3c) Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
I am researching other class web pages and blogs. I am writing down ideas that I can use for the future. I want to know the better sites I can use with the limited amount of time. I am in the process of collecting surveys from parents about how often they would use a class page and/or blog.
16 March 2011
Carrying out the GAME...
Goals:
1b) Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
To carry out my plan and achieve this goal I will research websites that are age appropriate for primary students to use. I also will create a list of technology resources that could be used with lessons. I will talk to other teachers at the primary level to find out what technology resources they have used in their classrooms.
3c) Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
To carry out my plan and achieve this goal I need to create a class website for parents. The website will have updated class information and school events. I will send home a questionnaire asking parents if they would utilize an online newsletter and if they have Internet access. I also will talk with other teachers to share website ideas that are appropriate for the primary level.
1b) Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
To carry out my plan and achieve this goal I will research websites that are age appropriate for primary students to use. I also will create a list of technology resources that could be used with lessons. I will talk to other teachers at the primary level to find out what technology resources they have used in their classrooms.
3c) Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
To carry out my plan and achieve this goal I need to create a class website for parents. The website will have updated class information and school events. I will send home a questionnaire asking parents if they would utilize an online newsletter and if they have Internet access. I also will talk with other teachers to share website ideas that are appropriate for the primary level.
09 March 2011
It's GAME time....
My GAME Plan
The two NETS-T standards that I would like to build up and strengthen my confidence with are the following:
Goals:
1b) Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
3c) Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
Action Plan:
1b) I will incorporate technology into my lessons giving the students a chance to use digital tools collaboratively with guidance from the teacher because of the age level. I will show the students real-world situations and let them discover and start to become self-directed learners.
3c) I will create a class website for daily/weekly news. I will have a section on the class site for helpful websites that families can use at home. I will also create a class blog for news, as well as, current class experiences and projects. I will communicate with parents using more technology and hope they do the same. I also hope to show parents how they can help their child at home using technology.
Monitoring my Goals:
1b) I will have students draw and/or write their experiences using the digital tools in journals. For class projects, such as the life cycles of butterflies, we can collectively record our findings on our class blog.
3c) I will frequently update the class website so parents will be up to date on events. I will also frequently check the class blog for any feedback from parents.
Evaluating my Goals:
For both goals, I will keep up to date with current technology information and trainings to better integrate technology in the classroom. Also, I will have parent feedback by means of a survey. It will be in a similar manner to the “About Your Child” questionnaire I send home at the beginning of the year. I would like my kindergarten students to understand the benefits of having technology skills and create a foundation they will build upon.
Resources
Cennamo, K., Ross, J & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based Approach. (Laureate Education, Inc., Custom ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
The two NETS-T standards that I would like to build up and strengthen my confidence with are the following:
Goals:
1b) Engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
3c) Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.
Action Plan:
1b) I will incorporate technology into my lessons giving the students a chance to use digital tools collaboratively with guidance from the teacher because of the age level. I will show the students real-world situations and let them discover and start to become self-directed learners.
3c) I will create a class website for daily/weekly news. I will have a section on the class site for helpful websites that families can use at home. I will also create a class blog for news, as well as, current class experiences and projects. I will communicate with parents using more technology and hope they do the same. I also hope to show parents how they can help their child at home using technology.
Monitoring my Goals:
1b) I will have students draw and/or write their experiences using the digital tools in journals. For class projects, such as the life cycles of butterflies, we can collectively record our findings on our class blog.
3c) I will frequently update the class website so parents will be up to date on events. I will also frequently check the class blog for any feedback from parents.
Evaluating my Goals:
For both goals, I will keep up to date with current technology information and trainings to better integrate technology in the classroom. Also, I will have parent feedback by means of a survey. It will be in a similar manner to the “About Your Child” questionnaire I send home at the beginning of the year. I would like my kindergarten students to understand the benefits of having technology skills and create a foundation they will build upon.
Resources
Cennamo, K., Ross, J & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based Approach. (Laureate Education, Inc., Custom ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
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