When developing my GAME plan, the NETS_T helped me become more conscious of the use of the 21st century skills. Also, when developing my GAME plan, I felt accountable to the goals I set. Since I teach special education students, I thought setting goals to customize and personalize learning activities was important because of their diverse learning styles. The digital tools are an excellent way to meet my student’s diverse needs.
Trying to accomplish the goals in my GAME plan I learn that technology integrated lessons really help with achievement. For my students to use Excel, Power, and Publisher, it would be a benefit that I have a basic knowledge of those tools. Learning the basics of Excel also improved my professionalism in the class. I will continue to use these new technology skills because it will improve my student’s chances as being successful citizens as they enter the real world.
Planning and incorporating Project Base Learning with technology into my lessons is an immediate adjustment that should be done. Cennamo. Ross, Ertmer (2009,) noted the first stage of the GAME plan is to set goals. In order for my students to be self directed learners, I must plan goals and set standards at a level to achieve rigor but at the same time be meaningful. I will try to use social networking in order to connect with other classrooms here and around the world with you use of blogs, wikis and the many other tools I discovered during this course.
Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based Approach (Laureate Education
Saturday, February 26, 2011
Wednesday, February 16, 2011
Blog Post: Using the GAME Plan Process with Students
The NETS for teachers is related to the NETS for students because if a teacher accomplishes their goals, students will have a better chance in developing proficiency in the technology standards and indicators outlined in the NETS-S.
In my classroom, I plan to promote creativity and Innovation, Communication and Collaboration, critical thinking, research, digital citizenship, and the use of new and improved technologies that will steer my students towards the 21st century. I will also stay abreast of the new technologies that are constantly changing the face of our classrooms. I think that’s important because our students must be ready to face the new challenges of the real world.
My experience of going over these NETS goals for teachers has opened my eyes to new ideas that I normally would not have thought of. I realized that I have to improve my knowledge and use of the many technology tools that are available. It helped me be more effective with technology resources that I already have, but not being used. NETS standards are good reminders for me and can be posted on a bulletin board or wall so that I can remember to use them. It is easy to fall back to traditional way of teaching in my school because that is all you see outside of the computer classes. So will I see if I can enlarge the NETS for teacher and students, and post them in my classroom.
In my classroom, I plan to promote creativity and Innovation, Communication and Collaboration, critical thinking, research, digital citizenship, and the use of new and improved technologies that will steer my students towards the 21st century. I will also stay abreast of the new technologies that are constantly changing the face of our classrooms. I think that’s important because our students must be ready to face the new challenges of the real world.
My experience of going over these NETS goals for teachers has opened my eyes to new ideas that I normally would not have thought of. I realized that I have to improve my knowledge and use of the many technology tools that are available. It helped me be more effective with technology resources that I already have, but not being used. NETS standards are good reminders for me and can be posted on a bulletin board or wall so that I can remember to use them. It is easy to fall back to traditional way of teaching in my school because that is all you see outside of the computer classes. So will I see if I can enlarge the NETS for teacher and students, and post them in my classroom.
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Revising My GAME Plan
I have learned a great deal about Microsoft Excel. I still have room for improvement. I have seen educational games created using Excel. The sky is the limit with this program.The NETS_T learning goal that I like to set for myself is ( 3,d.) in which the teacher should model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning , (ISTE 2008). I really need to improve my class in being responsible in citing and giving credit for the sources they are using on their projects.
My next goal is to learn and master the SMART board. I don’t have one but I will get one before I retire. They are a great tool to use in the classroom. I think every classroom should have one. I hate chalk, and the boards you use them on. Cleaning chalkboards is a major task for me. I am at the end of the hall where there is no water, and we have very long hallways. To put water in the bucket can only be done in the girl's bathroom at the other end of the hall. Security locks the bathroom before and after school, and in between periods. The science room also has sinks, but they are on the first floor. I am on the second floor. So my chalkboard is chalky greenish. My district from time to time offers free SMART board training. As soon as the next one comes up, I will sign up for the training.
Reference:
International Society for Technology in Education, 2008, National Education Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) located at http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/
2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf
My next goal is to learn and master the SMART board. I don’t have one but I will get one before I retire. They are a great tool to use in the classroom. I think every classroom should have one. I hate chalk, and the boards you use them on. Cleaning chalkboards is a major task for me. I am at the end of the hall where there is no water, and we have very long hallways. To put water in the bucket can only be done in the girl's bathroom at the other end of the hall. Security locks the bathroom before and after school, and in between periods. The science room also has sinks, but they are on the first floor. I am on the second floor. So my chalkboard is chalky greenish. My district from time to time offers free SMART board training. As soon as the next one comes up, I will sign up for the training.
Reference:
International Society for Technology in Education, 2008, National Education Standards for Teachers (NETS-T) located at http://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForTeachers/
2008Standards/NETS_T_Standards_Final.pdf
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Evaluating Your GAME Plan Progress
I have watched some of the tutorials to help learn Excel. I have to admit that I am a beginner, so the first video helps me very much because it was made for beginners which were called, “Microsoft Excel Tutorial for Beginners #1 – Overview,” located at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8L1OVkw2ZQ8. The second video is called,
“Excel Spread Sheet Basics - Using a Formula,” located at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOU_hL2_zBo&feature=related. As I watch the videos, I match every move the instructor made. I felt like I was getting hands on experience. I learn that the button that operates AutoSum works like magic. Just watching the first video I all ready feel like an expert. The second video dealing with formulas seemed easy too, but I see if you don’t use Excel on a regular basis, you can forget many of the steps.
I know chalkboards will be obsolete in the near future as new school buildings are being built with SMART Board interactive whiteboards. I have no experience with them but they are a few in our building, but guarded under tight supervision. One computer teacher will let fellow teacher to use her computer lab at times, but the SMART Board is off limits. I guess I can understand that the teachers that the SMART Boards were assigned to, don’t want just anybody to use them. They are a great tool to be used by teachers and students. Before my students are allowed to use them, I must learn something about them. Video tutorial worked excellent with Excel because I had access to the program. I don’t have the same access with a SMART Board. I know it is better to get hands on experience. Not only would I like to get trained to use SMART Boards, I like to use them. Should I just forget that dream and move on. Am I just wasting time holding on to that dream? Or is there something else I’m missing? Colleagues, what to do?
“Excel Spread Sheet Basics - Using a Formula,” located at
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOU_hL2_zBo&feature=related. As I watch the videos, I match every move the instructor made. I felt like I was getting hands on experience. I learn that the button that operates AutoSum works like magic. Just watching the first video I all ready feel like an expert. The second video dealing with formulas seemed easy too, but I see if you don’t use Excel on a regular basis, you can forget many of the steps.
I know chalkboards will be obsolete in the near future as new school buildings are being built with SMART Board interactive whiteboards. I have no experience with them but they are a few in our building, but guarded under tight supervision. One computer teacher will let fellow teacher to use her computer lab at times, but the SMART Board is off limits. I guess I can understand that the teachers that the SMART Boards were assigned to, don’t want just anybody to use them. They are a great tool to be used by teachers and students. Before my students are allowed to use them, I must learn something about them. Video tutorial worked excellent with Excel because I had access to the program. I don’t have the same access with a SMART Board. I know it is better to get hands on experience. Not only would I like to get trained to use SMART Boards, I like to use them. Should I just forget that dream and move on. Am I just wasting time holding on to that dream? Or is there something else I’m missing? Colleagues, what to do?
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