My original GAME plan goals:
Standard 1b-"engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources."
Standard 4a-"advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources."
What have you learned so far that you can apply in your instructional practice?
So far I have learned a great deal that can be applied in my instructional practice. Throughout the last few courses I have been tweaking existing units of study in order to integrate more technology and collaboration. I have applied many of the tools we have used in this program.
What goals are you still working toward?
I am still working on my current goals. They are ongoing and intended to become a natural course of business.
Based on the NETS-T, what new learning goals will you set for yourself?
I do have new goals for myself. I would love to work on:
standard 1.d.-"model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments."
standard 4.d.-"develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools."
standard 5.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.
If you are not ready to set new learning goals, how will you extend what you have learned so far?
I still plan to extend my current goals by broadening the scope of real-world issues. I started small by addressing issues within our building and now feel ready to address larger issues. I also plan to work on developing a school-wide approach to digital learning skills and issues over the summer. In the beginning of the next school year, I'd like to lead the way in implementing a CyberSmartCurriculum. This would extend my current goal and encompass my new goal of exhibiting leadership (std 5b).
What learning approaches will you try next time to improve your learning?
The next time I try to improve my learning, I hope to bring some building colleagues on the journey of exploration. It is fun to work with others who are excited and motivated to try new things. I recently started a wiki at work and invited some teachers to participate in showcasing student work and encouraging response to the projects. I also posted a glog on my page to showcase that tool. Modeling "collaborative knowledge construction" is very important. As Vicki Davis pointed out in this week's resources, teaching students to write collaboratively is a challenge but that is how new knowledge is created quickly (Laureate, 2009). My colleagues and I are looking forward to sharing our experiences and knowledge with others.
References:
CyberSmartCurriculum.org
International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National Education Standards for Teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/
2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf
Laureate Education, Inc. (Producer). (2009). 6713: Integrating Technology Across the Content Areas [DVD]. Spotlight on technology: Social networking and online collaboration, part 1. Baltimore, MD: Vicki Davis.
Christina,
ReplyDeleteA fellow colleague and I started researching for a technology grant to bring to the school two years ago. We've been known as "the boys" to my principal ever since. It's always fun and a lot more encouraging to do this type of work with someone else. From it, we have become the head of our technology professional learning team. We are always presenting to colleagues and around the city. It's been a great journey. I hope you can encourage some fellow teachers to join you.
Matt