My GAME plans are as follows.
First Goal
NETS*T 4c:
Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.
This was my style of teaching long before technology took such a big step into classrooms. I feel empowered to open the technology world up to my students and am excited to be in an educational position that will allow me to share all the new found materials made available to me in the process of earning this degree. My timeline is this school year to begin with.
First Goal Actions:
Organize by subject/units the materials that have been saved in notebooks from the courses to-date.
Continue to collect materials and ideas from fellow educators, education classes, and Internet sources that deal with technology use in education.
Be vigilant when creating lesson plans that incorporate various technology driven materials and skills.
Second Goal
NETS*T 2a:
Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.
This is an opportune time for me to making this a goal as the school district is undergoing a mandated policy that require students to be taught social etiquette in technology. The actual policy design will start in January and be completed summer of 2012 with implimentation of curriculum school year 2012/2013. Until then I can be collecting etiquette expectation materials.
Monitoring and Evaluating
Keeping a digital journal/portfolio (Cennamo, Ross and Ertmer, 2019)
a) file informational materials
b) record reflections of technology used and results for further evaluation and modifications
c) bookmarks of useful websites
Evaluate portfolio monthly for progress of set goals
a) Answer questions to following question for
i) am I incorporating appropriate technology and creative thinking activities into
lesson plans?
ii) are the students more engaged with the lesson plans?
iii) am I teaching, modeling, and following appropriate Internet etiquette?
b) Do I need to modify what I am doing?
c) Are there better sources than what I am using?
Nancy,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds as if you have the motivation and focus to become engaged in your GAME plans. Your goals indicate that you want to collect a variety of materials, resources, and ideas from other teachers, classes, and Internet sources. Are these going to be listed in the digital portfolio that you mentioned? I ask because starting a collection of this nature might be an overwhelming task; being organized and having a specific plan of action will really help you. Which programs or resources from your Walden courses are you excited to implement with your students?
I really like what Annet added about seeking out student data and opinions. This information will undoubtedly inform future instructional decisions.
Heather
Heather, Funny you should ask that question about how to organize my collection of Technology resources as I was just thinking of that today. I did come to the conclusion that this will be time consuming and on-going. My plan now is to start going through my class materials and marking what I want to include and make a digital file that will contain these resources. I am really excited about communicating with other students outside our community and also using virtual field trips.
ReplyDeleteNancy,
ReplyDeleteWriting and maintaining digital records is a great way to keep organized! It will be easy for you to look over, revise, and add to your materials! Also, when your GAME plan is done, you will be left with a document full of great ideas that you can share with your colleagues!
Heather