There are two NETS that I would like to focus on. I have decided to examine these two standards by developing a GAME (Goal, Action, Monitor, Evaluate) plan.
The first standard I would like to focus on is the first standard: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. I choose this standard because I am always trying to encourage student learning and creativity. My goal is to create lessons that engage the students and encourage creativity and student learning. I also plan to develop lessons that are appropriate for my students. I plan to incorporate technology within these lessons to promote creativity. One action I plan to take is to incorporate different types of technology within my instruction. I plan to help build on my students’ experiences in technology and encourage them to experience using new forms of technology. I will also step outside of my comfort zone and experience with new technologies with my students. I also plan to use collaborative learning to promote creativity and have students reflect on their learning. I plan to monitor my progress by observing my students during the entire process. I will also use student surveys and questionnaires to determine the effectiveness of the lesson. I will use the student responses and my observations to adjust my lessons so they will help accomplish my goal. I will evaluate my plan using the final student products. I will be able to determine the students’ knowledge of the particular material. I will be able to look back at my instruction and reflect on what the students may still need to work on. I will also be able to determine what instructional strategies and tools were the most effective. By analyzing my instructional strategies and tools I will be able to decide what technology tools I should use again and ones that weren’t quite as effective.
The second NETS I would like to focus on is the fourth standard: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility. I choose this standard primarily because so many of my students are creating their own social networking web pages and I want to make sure my students know how to be responsible on these online sites. My goal is to teach my students how to be a responsible citizen in the technological world. I also plan to teach my students about digital etiquette and online communication tools. One of the actions I plan to take in order to accomplish my goal is to share with my students how I am a responsible digital citizen. I think sharing this on a personal level will help provide an example of what digital etiquette really looks like. I also plan for them to work in collaborative groups to provide examples of people displaying digital responsibility. I will monitor my progress mainly through observation and class discussions. By monitoring my progress, I will be able to decide if there are any areas where I may need to go back and teach another lesson. I will evaluate my plan by having an ending assessment where my students may create their own social networking site. The students would create their personal page. I would be able to use the final page to determine the effectiveness of my teaching and if the students truly understand how to be a responsible digital citizen.
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Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI think that student surveys and questionnaires are a really good way to get honest feedback. I feel that students/people are more honest on anonymous surveys. Would you have students write their names on their surveys?
I also want to applaud you on your concern for the safety and well being of your students. There are so many kids who are on My Space or Facebook and it is so important to make sure they know and understand how to properly manage social networks like these.
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteIt can be challenging to be outside our comfort zone when it comes to using technology with our students. I sometimes feel as if I am learning along with my students. Your GAME plan begins with you modeling and guiding your students through the technologies until they develop the new knowledge. Technology is a great tool to foster creativity in many subjects. Which subject do you plan to use first?
Debbie
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteWhen we can model, for our students, a desired outcome it means so much more than just talking about it. I think your students will enjoy seeing you as a "student" as you go through this process with them.
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI believe that choosing to focus on the fourth standard in your teaching will really benefit your students. I like your idea of having students think about ways they see people showing digital responsibility. By seeing role models and people around them using the internet and digital tools responsibily, I think they will also be more likely to use it responsibly as well. Great idea.
Elizabeth
Mrs. Winner, I do not plan on having my students put their names on the surveys because I feel my students would provide more honest answers.
ReplyDeleteDebbie, I plan to use technology first as part of my social studies curriculum. I want to be able to incorporate virtual field trips and share videos to enhance their learning experience.
Denise, I enjoy being a “student” with my students because I feel they are able to connect with my experiences. I often share things with them about my graduate courses to so they will see me as a learner as well.
Elizabeth, thanks for your feedback. I really want to make sure my students are using digital tools responsibly.
Thanks for all of the feedback.
Ashley
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteLike others who have commented to your post, I too applaud you with your effort to teach responsibility on social networking sites. Having a daughter the same age as your students allows me to understand how important that issue can be. I also totally can relate to "stepping out of your comfort zone" when it comes to using different forms of technology. I am reminded daily of how poor my technology skills actually are.