NETS-T I - Facilitate and inspire Student Learning and Creativity
In order to guide students towards becoming familiar and comfortable in a technologically integrated classroom, I created an online blog using the host site www.blogger.com. My blog is an Internet website that houses information such as: personal journals with reflections on educational issues in technology, comments on contributions made to the blog from a classroom community, and hyperlinks to relevant websites that allow access to multiple sources of information. This blog provides students with an electronic means of collaboration by joining a network of teachers and peers. Using technology to create a blog advances: student learning, thought processes, organizational skills, creativity and innovation. In creating a classroom blog, a teacher can model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students in a virtual environment.
As an educator, I incorporated the use of technology by creating a classroom newsletter. It was used as a form of communication with students and parents as well as an innovative teaching tool. In order to create this newsletter Microsoft Word was utilized. The newsletter had a masthead that incorporated the use of table and horizontal line art. Some cells were merged. Word art was added to the document as well as drop caps in text. Hand drawn graphics were scanned and embedded into the document, and clip art from Kathy Schrock's website was also added. Text wrapping was also utilized. Articles were incorporated into the newsletter to provide information about the teacher, how technology would be used in the classroom, and information about an interesting topic in general. The creation of a newsletter generated creativity and innovative thinking on behalf of students by using technology to advance student learning. Through this project thought processes were developed and the implementation of research and writing strategies led to the acquisition of knowledge.
NETS-T II -Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assignments
I will complete this standard in the credential program.
NETS-T III -Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
As an educator it will be important that I exhibit skills that will emphasize my abilities to create learning environments that are based on innovative technology tools that encourage creativity and collaboration.
Using iMovie, a video editing software, I imported video clips, photos and music to create a PSA for CSUSM. Using editing tools, I created a 30 second movie which incorporated all three forms of media and added visual and audio effects. Once complete, I shared the projects with my fellow classmates, and we were able to share ideas and learn from each others work. Once completed, I uploaded the artifact to my to my blog using Quicktime. This tool can be used collaboratively in the classroom, by giving students an opportunity to create projects using techniques that interest them.
Inspiration 8 is a tool which allows the user to create visual diagrams such as mind and concept maps and outlines. With this tool I was able to create a diagram which organized my thoughts and artifacts to assist me in producing the NETS documentation needed for my credential portfolio. I organized my thoughts and ideas by using words, phrases and pictures to present a visual outline. My outline can be seen on my blog entitled Inspiration I woulds be able to use this tool in creating effective lesson plan ideas and how to present them. I would encourage my students to use it to help them develop their ideas for long term projects and research papers as it is a way for them to organize their thoughts and resources.
NETS-T IV -Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
In my role as an educator I am held up to a higher standard in modeling good digital citizenship and responsibility. It is my responsibility to teach students about the dangers of using the Internet. I collaborated on a project that developed an Internet safety resource that can be found on my blog entitled "Internet Safety". The document lists a variety of topics that should be discussed with activities that can be used to help support the information given.
Social bookmarking is another way to take responsibility in what you share with your students via the Internet. Delicious is a tool that allows you to store and share bookmarks and tags. This is a very useful tool as it allows your stored bookmarks to be available through any computer encouraging collaboration. I created a blog post which lists and discusses many websites covering subject such as netiquette, cyberbullying, multicultural awareness, and learning types. My Delicious account organizes all of my favorite resources in one place so that I can share with colleagues ans students to help in promoting digital citizenship.
NETS- V -Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
I have made a commitment to lifelong learning and to support myself in the effort I joined The International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). This membership allows my to stay current with trends in the use of technology in the classroom. I have read several articles from "Learning and Leading with Technology" my reflections on those articles have been posted as journal entries on my blog and cited in APA format. There have been several tools mentioned that I would like to try to utilize in my classroom, one of the most interesting is the idea of virtual field trips.
Use of the collaborative website, Classroom 2.0, I have been able to connect with educators across the global on such topics as the use of white boards in the classroom. I was able to monitor a very lively discussion group and participate as I wanted to. Resources such as these will not only support my commitment of life long learning but only be a great resource for new ideas and community support.
Web Links:
1. Education Technology Blog- This blog contains all of the artifacts for TPE 14
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