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).
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
You gave a lot of thought about the standards. I especially like how you organized your plans using the GAME plan system. Seeing as you are in kindergarten, I will need to seek out your help with planning future kindergarten appropriate technology plans. Apart from consulting the technology teacher, have you considered checking out kindergarten blogs based on technology? There is a great blog called Adventures of iPads in kindergarten: http://kindergartenipads.blogspot.com/ and she has lots of great ideas she shares. Super helpful! For your second standard, the best way to get ideas is from experts in your own school. Observing other teachers and how they implement technology in their classrooms is very insightful. Plus, it's a bonus that these experts are in close relation to you. Have you thought about collaborating with another school in your district or perhaps setting up a wiki space for all kindergarten teachers in the county to share and collaborate ideas?
ReplyDeleteErika,
DeleteGreat ideas. Please let me know how I can assist you in planning kindergarten lessons. This is my tenth year teaching kindergarten.
I am a big blog hopper. I have not heard of that particular blog. Thank you for your suggestions.
Teaching Kindergarten how to use technology is already challenging when they are just starting to learn their letter, numbers, and begin reading. If you wanted a short video, BrainPopJr. has a great video about staying safe on the internet.
ReplyDeleteReflecting is important when finding what works for you and your students. I also like how for each evaluation you are sharing your knowledge with the grade level. Even though teaching should be a team effort, I feel that some teachers think they are by themselves in their four walls. With sharing information, not only do we get to teach others what we learned but also get feedback and learn from others.
Jeanine,
DeleteThank you for the BrainPopJr. tip. I will definitely use this next school year.
In regards to reflecting and sharing ideas, collaboration is a big piece of our professional development times and grade level meetings. Everyone is responsible for parts and we are are required to work as a team to support the needs of students. It is not easy at all but we see the difference in our students, which is the most important thing.