Monitoring Game Plan Progress

I have been hard at work working to carry out my game plan. The first area of the National Education Standards for Teacher (NETS-T) I want to work on is 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 plan is to release the technology, and put it into the hands of my 2nd grade students. I have been looking into different ways for my students to create digital stories using a computer or a tablet. My research has paid off and I have found several different apps that the students can use. I am currently learning how to use them myself so that I can teach the students. I have been working with their teacher closely this week. We are working together to create a project-based assessment rubric. We have also been discussing the different forms of digital story telling I have found. We decided that I need to narrow the choices the students have to choose from to 4 or 5. I do not want to overwhelm them with too many choices. It is also important what technology I use to assess students. According to our book, “the assessment activities you select will indicate to your students which skills and knowledge you feel are most important and worthwhile” (Cennamo, 2009; pg 142). My other goal 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 just sent out a survey to teachers asking them different questions about what different types of technology they feel confident using, need help, or never used. The best thing that has happened is that it has opened a dialog with many of the teachers. I have started teacher the pre-school teacher how to use power point in her classroom. She does not use any technology in her room. Other teachers have started talking to me about questions they have, and asking me to help they with different technology based items. I have learned that many teachers’ skills are lacking in technology I thought was becoming old such as power point. I am excited to be of help to both by fellow teachers and students. Both of my goals seem to be heading the right direction. 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.