Monitoring My GAME Plan

As I move on through the next phase of my GAME plan, I have found various resources that will help me with the standards I have choose to focus on for improvement.

As a reminder, my GAME Plans focus on two standards:
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(International Society for Technology in Education, 2008).

Standard 2b: Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress (International Society for Technology in Education, 2008).

As I move forward in implementing my plan, I have begun bookmarking websites and information. I have a found some information that I need but still need to find resources that specifically address the needs of early elementary students, specifically kindergarteners.

In implementing my GAME plan for Standard 4a, I have found tons of resources that suggest what students should know about the web and web safety.  My classmate, Jenny suggested three websites that discussed web safety. I have begun exploring these websites listed below.

http://matltforsusan.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_5853.html

http://blogs.kqed.org/mindshift/2011/05/how-well-are-schools-teaching-cyber-safety-and-ethics/

http://www.doe.virginia.gov/support/safety_crisis_management/internet_safety/guidelines_resources.pdf

 As I monitor my progress, I now know I will have probably not find tips and strategies for early elementary students. My questions that I have for myself and others is does this type of resources exist or will I have to modify the resources for my needs?

In monitoring my progress for my GAME plan for Standard 2b, I have located tons of  internet resources about ways to use the technology that I have available in my classroom.  Both Ericka and Jeanine suggested great websites that I should use. I have bookmarked those and plan on developing lessons that will go along with those websites. As I move forward with this plan, I am looking for websites that address assessment. The question that I have is what technology resources can I find that will assess my students in a more interactive way?

This week, I was able to contact and meet with my techonology coordinator and computer teacher before school was out for the summer. The computer teacher gave me a handout that he got a workshop about technology integration and cyber safety. The technology coordinator gave me a list of her favorite websites and resources that she likes to use in the classroom. I am beginning to explore the information that I obtained from them. I look forward to figure out how I can use some of this information and resources in my own classes. Both colleagues were willing to work with me this upcoming school year as I move forward in my growth and plan for my students.

 

Reference

International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers

Carrying Out My GAME Plan

My GAME Plans focus on two standards:

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(International Society for Technology in Education, 2008).

Standard 2b: Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress (International Society for Technology in Education, 2008).

 

As I move forward in carrying out my plan, I must evaluate and assess what resources, information and steps that I need to take.

In reviewing my GAME plan for Standard 4a, I believe that the resources that I will need to gather is articles and books about how to effective teach primary students about safe and legal practices. I would also need to contact my school’s computer teacher and set up a meeting to discuss possible support. Also, I plan to also contact my school’s technology coordinator and ask for support and resources.

For this standard, I have started to begin researching through the school’s and my local library for articles and other texts about technology practices for students. This week, I plan to also contact colleagues to set up a meeting time before school is out next week.

 

In reviewing my GAME plan for Standard 2b, I believe that the resources that I will need information about effective practices for developing technology lessons and assessment. I, also, plan to contact my technology coordinator for suggestions of websites of technology lessons and assessment.

As I move forward with this plan for this standard, I have begun searching the internet for resources that I can use in my classroom.  Last week, Ericka and Jeanine made suggestions of websites that I should visit. I have bookmarked their suggestions so that I can review them. Also, I have sent an email to the technology coordinator for suggestions and resources that will support my growth.

 

 

Reference

International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers

 

Developing a GAME Plan

Reviewing the NETS-T, I realize that I would like to  strengthen my confidence in two standards: 4a and 2b (International Society for Technology in Education, 2008). To help me formulate a plan I used the GAME method.

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(International Society for Technology in Education, 2008).

GAME PLAN for Standard 4a

Set Goal-  Teach  students about safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology in a way kindergarten students can understand.

Take Action- Observe computer teacher at school during specials time. Ask for suggestions and support from computer teacher. Talk with school’s technology contact and develop a plan or lessons that I can use. 

Monitor- Reflect on the computer teacher’s strategies and ideas. Reflect on the suggestions made by technology contact.

Evaluate and Extend- Make notes of things that worked well and things that I may need to change.  Develop a plan of action for own class. Share findings with grade level.

 

Standard 2b: Develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress (International Society for Technology in Education, 2008).

 GAME Plan for Standard 2b

Set Goal- Learn more about how to develop individualized self-directed activities and assessments.

Take Action- Use the internet  and library to research about how to effectively  create such activities and assessments. If possible, visit primary classrooms that are effectively individualizing lessons using technology.

Monitor- Reflect on research and define how this would look in my classroom. In the classroom visits, reflect on the management of students, how technology is being used, how students are working, and the teacher’s role.

Evaluate and Extend- Make notes of things that worked well and things that I may need to change.  Develop a plan of action for own class. Share findings with grade level.

 

Reference

International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers

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Hello All,


This is my LAST class with Walden University. I am working towards my  graduate certificate in Integrating Technology.

I have learned so much about technology integreation thus far.

I look forward to working with everyone.


Trinecia