Based on the NETS-T, I do not feel comfortable in the area
of designing and developing digital-age learning experiences and
assessments. This is where teachers
design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments
incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in
context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes (International
Society for Technology in Education, 2008).
I would like to be able to use this indicator to be able to utilize
digital-age learning experience and assessments in my math class. An action I would take to strengthen my
confidence would be to research contemporary tools I could use in the classroom
to maximize student learning. I would
gather information needed to fit my lessons to what the students are learning
that are designed around the technology.
In order for this to occur, the main action that would need to take
place would be how to obtain certain technologies in my classroom such as an
active board or and LCD projector. I
would monitor my progress by using multiple and varied assessments with the
content and technology to monitor student performance as well as the efficiency
of the technology I utilize. Based on
digital assessments, I will be able to receive data from the assessment and I
can be able to adjust my teaching based on the data to address the students’
needs and styles. In order to evaluate
and extend my learning, I would ask myself if I have met my learning goals and
if not, what I will do differently in the future. I will use the assessments as a summative
assessment to evaluate the use digital-age learning experiences from the lesson
or unit taught.
International Society for Technology in Education. (2008).
National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS_for_Teachers_2008_EN.sflb.ashx
Todd to Malissa -
ReplyDeleteI am glad I am not the only person who feels that we have a greater responsibility to ensure the digital citizenship. I have been lax in the citing of sources, and I know it needs to improve. Using simple images from another web page never seemed important, and until I put myself into the shoes of the web page creator, I thought, well it is just a picture, and we are not using it for commercial gain, there is not any harm. Then I conjectured someone else using a picture, a lesson, or a document from one of my classes, and I felt a new appreciation for the requirements. I did not feel short-changed or stolen from, but I did imagine the feeling of reward when someone reaches out and asks. This is just one of the attributes of the citizenship, but since it is the simplest and easiest to comply with, it seems like a great place to begin.
Thanks for sharing your GAME plan!
Todd Deschaine
Todd,
DeleteI would have to agree with you in that we tend to not think much about using a picture, lesson, or document. After the last course I took with digital etiquette, I have a different perspective on true digital citizenship. I believe this is an area to grow in since it is looked over. Thanks for the insight!
Melissa, I think that your GAME plan will be very successful for the most part. Your actions and goals seem to work well together. I am not sure about the first goal though. I can see how you will work towards your goals but the assessments and the continuing evaluations are a little unclear. As you work on your GAME plan, you might consider setting up definite methods that are clear for you and able to be used. You should also define how you will continue to evaluate this goal in the future.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the plan!