While going over the NETS-T standards I was able to narrow it down to two that I felt I wanted to include in my game-plan. They are as follows...
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
I would like to continue working to engage my students with Digital age learning experience while at the same time continuing my professional development. In order to reach these goals I plan on working to develop at least one new digital age experience a week in my lesson plans. I would like to have my team leader review this lesson and perhaps request feedback from it as well. I would like to add things like wiki's and multimedia presentations to my existing lessons. I feel this will strengthen my classroom and the learning opportunities that my students have. I am targeting the second goal by continuing my education at Walden. I am also participating in a variety of collegial groups at my school discussing technology and the magnet program. I feel that by surrounding myself with colleagues who are interested in further developing their teaching skills I will move mine along as well.
To assess and extend my learning I believe I will look to my students. They are the ones who determine whether or not I am a successful teacher. Their skills and abilities determine how well I am doing. I will assess my students not only to determine my personal effectiveness but also to determine my next area of growth.
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Your idea of adding one digital experience a week is realistic and doable. I have to proceed in small steps to learn what works and to meet my other responsibilities to standards, records, etc. I also have found that even a 15-20 minute mini-lesson can be effective and can motivate the students to complete other work first. Cathy
ReplyDeleteJames,
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas!
Incorporating wiki’s and PowerPoint’s will be a great asset to your lessons. Incorporating digital tools will give the students the added enthusiasm you are seeking to get. I think you are a successful teacher and will continue to be successful as you embark on reaching your goals. I really like Dr. Ertmer’s four things that are needed in order to have successful integration. She said you need knowledge, confidence, belief, and a supportive culture, (Laureate Education, Inc., 2009). I think that your students are going to respond well to you adding new things to your lessons. As far as professional growth and leadership, I like the collegial groups that you meet with; is that just for your school, or is it district wide?
-Farena
Its just for my school except for the Technology Education Instructors that I meet with once a month. That is county wide. Thanks for the support!
ReplyDeleteJames,
ReplyDeleteWhat subject do you teach? The wikki and presentation will add engagement into your classroom.
When you say your goal is to add one new digital age experience to your classroom a week, do you think that is doable?
James,
ReplyDeleteA wiki or blog could be a great place to present the projects that your students complete. A blog could also be a great place for students to provide your next step in learning through their feedback and reflection on lessons in your class.
Is there one particular technology tool that you are targeting to integrate into your lessons?