When considering where to go next with my Game Plan, I feel overwhelmed. There are numerous resources to use and people to speak with to help me to meet my goals. The problem for me is where to start. Whenever I start to work on a large task I freeze and simply think of all there is to do and all I could be doing. Once I finally get going I do really well. I think it is the unknown that worries me and wondering whether or not I will be able to follow through with my plans.
With that said, I have been actively working on my Game-Plan. My first goal is to design and develop Digital-Age learning experiences and assessments. I use technology often in my room but rarely do I design my own. I feel that if I do design and take some more ownership in the technology that I am using, I will have more success when using it with my students. For example, I use Kidspiration with my first graders. In this program they are able to design concept maps, make charts, or simple create pictures. Instead of doing what this program has previously made I have been learning how to create my own templates that specifically correlates with what I am teaching in class. These can be easily saved so that I can use them in the years to come. My goal is to find more programs like Kidspiration that are appropriate for young learners. I know of many computer programs like Spelling City and HSP math that are beneficial for my students but I want to be able to use programs to design my own lessons and assessments. Does anyone know of any sites or good resources where I could begin to look?
My second goal is to engage in professional growth and leadership. As I mentioned before, I am currently doing this through my masters courses but I want to continue to grow in this area. I love learning new things and I know as a teacher I will never stop. I do struggle with independently researching. When I attend professional development meetings I am very interested and want to know more. Unfortunately when I take home the packets of information it usually becomes part of a file that I never look at again. When others teach me or I am involved with something than I am engaged and soaking it all in. I know that in order to be as up to date as I need to be with technology this is not enough. I need to take things into my own hands and be responsible for my professional growth. A baby step I have take is I have made a file on my school computer labeled technology. When a colleague send me an interesting website, or I come across something on my own, I save it hear so that I can go back and utilize it at another time. I also write some notes about the site in a word document so that it is easy for me to remember what it is used for and how it is helpful. Does anyone have any sites that I can add to this list? I am also looking for ideas for keeping track of my own research and evaluating myself when it comes to professional growth and leadership.
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
My Game Plan
One standard that I do not feel as comfortable with is:
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Set Goals:I need to continue to work on the following two indicators, "a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.b.develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress." (http://www.iste.org/)
Take Action:I need to utilize resources both in literature and online that will help me to meet my goals. I need to try utilize different technologies in my lessons.
Monitor: I need to make observations about my students when they are taking part in these "new lessons" and determine if their success rate is higher when using technology.
Evaluate and Extend: I need to keep notes on ways the lessons can be improved the next time they are taught.
A second standard that I do not feel as comfortable with is:
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Set Goals: Although I am utilizing research during my masters program, I do not do this as often as I should when I am not attending school. I need to continue to work on the following indicators: "a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning. c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning." (http://www.iste.org/)
Take Action: After completing school, I need to stay active in some of the educational blogs that I have discovered so I can continue to communicate with other educators about issues with technology.
Monitor: I need to keep some sort of record when I can keep track of a least one piece of research or new finding that I have applied in my classroom each month to be sure I do not stop trying to things.
Evaluate and Extend: Keep track of students success by determining what strategies have the largest impact on them.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Set Goals:I need to continue to work on the following two indicators, "a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.b.develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress." (http://www.iste.org/)
Take Action:I need to utilize resources both in literature and online that will help me to meet my goals. I need to try utilize different technologies in my lessons.
Monitor: I need to make observations about my students when they are taking part in these "new lessons" and determine if their success rate is higher when using technology.
Evaluate and Extend: I need to keep notes on ways the lessons can be improved the next time they are taught.
A second standard that I do not feel as comfortable with is:
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
Set Goals: Although I am utilizing research during my masters program, I do not do this as often as I should when I am not attending school. I need to continue to work on the following indicators: "a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning. c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning." (http://www.iste.org/)
Take Action: After completing school, I need to stay active in some of the educational blogs that I have discovered so I can continue to communicate with other educators about issues with technology.
Monitor: I need to keep some sort of record when I can keep track of a least one piece of research or new finding that I have applied in my classroom each month to be sure I do not stop trying to things.
Evaluate and Extend: Keep track of students success by determining what strategies have the largest impact on them.
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