Game Plan

When it comes to National Education Standards for Teacher (NETS-T) there are several areas that I need to tackle. One area I need work in would be under standard number two Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessments part B teachers will “design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity” (International, 2008). My goal with this standard is to get more students using technology instead of the teacher. I need to utilize the little bit of technology I do have and, put more students in charge of their learning. One of the actions that I will take to achieve my goal is planning lessons that get my younger students into the computers. Right now with grades kindergarten thru 2nd I take charge of the learning. I use technology to present many lessons, but the technology is not in the hands of my students. There are many different activities that I can do with this younger group, and I have to give up that control. According to Dr. Peggy Ertmer teachers have to change how they think (beliefs) and be willing to release control of student’s learning (Laureate, 2009). I think digital storytelling is a perfect way to get my younger students using technology. To monitor my progress I am going to ask several of my teacher colleagues to help me not only monitor my progress and but evaluate how I am doing. I think this will help me with my next standard that I need to work on. The next National Education Standards for Teacher (NETS-T) standard I want to work on is number five Engage in professional growth and leadership part B, “Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others” (International, 2008). I try to help others with technology, but I do not take as much of a leadership role as I should. I have wanted to hold a meeting to introduce the other teachers to what I have learned at Walden. My goal is to speak with my principals and hold a quasi-professional development that I present. Some of the older teachers have been have been less receptive to my offers of sharing new technologies, software and websites. I think at a meeting where I teach them about the new technology they would be more will to try it out. To monitor my progress I will again ask several of my teacher colleagues to help me not only monitor my progress and but evaluate how I am doing. If you have any suggestions that will help me reach my goals I would love to hear them. Have a great day! References: International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Integrating technology across the content areas: Enriching content area learning experiences with technology, part 1. Baltimore, MD: Author.