Technology Standards
Overall Reflection
_The following portfolio achieves all of the five technology
standards by using multiple technology resources.
Some of the technologies utilized in this portfolio are blogs, websites, word documents, and PowerPoint. The following standards help
students become more responsible and familiar with technology in and out of
education settings.
1. Facilitate and inspire Student Learning and Creativity
Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and
learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student
learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual
environments.
Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
Evidence of this Standard:
WebQuests
Webquests in general are fantastic educational tools that allow students to explore information at their own pace and approach learning in a manner that allows for them to take ownership of the learning experience. I believe this webquest is a great example of the power of technology and webquests in particular when used for educational purposes.
World War II Country Research Webquest
Reflection of this Standard
The basic concept of a webquest is to create an online source that allows for the facilitation of learning in the form of student exploration. Students are given a basic structure to follow and are then allowed to explore the content and create a product and an understanding of the content that is unique to their experience. Webquests by their nature require the use of technology and with the potential mix of behaviorist and constructivist learning allow for students to solve problems in a creative and unique manner while be guided by a basic foundation of expectations.
Goals:
The goal of this webquest is to have students explore the various countries involved in WWII and gain a better understanding of each countries rational and perspective on the war. Students are allowed the freedom of choice when choosing which countries to explore and how to approach the exploration process in regards to sources.
Teachers:
a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.
Evidence of this Standard:
WebQuests
Webquests in general are fantastic educational tools that allow students to explore information at their own pace and approach learning in a manner that allows for them to take ownership of the learning experience. I believe this webquest is a great example of the power of technology and webquests in particular when used for educational purposes.
World War II Country Research Webquest
Reflection of this Standard
The basic concept of a webquest is to create an online source that allows for the facilitation of learning in the form of student exploration. Students are given a basic structure to follow and are then allowed to explore the content and create a product and an understanding of the content that is unique to their experience. Webquests by their nature require the use of technology and with the potential mix of behaviorist and constructivist learning allow for students to solve problems in a creative and unique manner while be guided by a basic foundation of expectations.
Goals:
The goal of this webquest is to have students explore the various countries involved in WWII and gain a better understanding of each countries rational and perspective on the war. Students are allowed the freedom of choice when choosing which countries to explore and how to approach the exploration process in regards to sources.
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S.
Teachers:
a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity
b. 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
c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources
d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching
Evidence of this Standard:
The classroom website serves as an excellent learning tool as it teaches students about how to cite historical references as well as how to identify credible resources. Further evidence of this standard can be seen in the following lesson plan.
Classroom Website
intolerable_acts_lesson_plan.docx | |
File Size: | 57 kb |
File Type: | docx |
intolerable_acts_lesson_plan_ppt.pptx | |
File Size: | 3316 kb |
File Type: | pptx |
Reflection of this Standard:
This website allows for an easily accessible and always available means of reviewing basic historical study concepts and a simple means of contact to myself as the teacher through the contact page. Students are able to take an active role in their learning and always remain closely connected to teacher guidance if necessary through the use of the feature on this website. The use of website to show this content allows for a interesting and efficient means of viewing basic course content. The shown lesson plan also shows how technology can be used to provide a differentiated learning experience through teh use of a powerpoint presentation.
Goals:
The goal of this website is to provide students with crucial foundation knowledge regarding the study of historical documentation. This is knowledge that will be required throughout the school in my history class in order to properly complete various class assignments. The goal of the example lesson plan is to allow for an interesting approach to the Intolerable Acts through the use of powerpoint and the incorporated visuals.
This website allows for an easily accessible and always available means of reviewing basic historical study concepts and a simple means of contact to myself as the teacher through the contact page. Students are able to take an active role in their learning and always remain closely connected to teacher guidance if necessary through the use of the feature on this website. The use of website to show this content allows for a interesting and efficient means of viewing basic course content. The shown lesson plan also shows how technology can be used to provide a differentiated learning experience through teh use of a powerpoint presentation.
Goals:
The goal of this website is to provide students with crucial foundation knowledge regarding the study of historical documentation. This is knowledge that will be required throughout the school in my history class in order to properly complete various class assignments. The goal of the example lesson plan is to allow for an interesting approach to the Intolerable Acts through the use of powerpoint and the incorporated visuals.
3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
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Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.
Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning
Evidence of this Standard:
The use of a classroom blog allows for students to stay connected to each other in a professional and monitored education setting. The blog also allows for them to maintain contact with myself through a questions tab. The blog ultimately serves as a means for improving communication and collaboration.
Classroom Blog
Reflection of this Standard
Communication and collaboration are both critical aspects of being a functioning member of society. Furthermore, the ability to communicate and collaborate through technology is becoming a necessity in the global marketplace. The classroom blog will ensure that students are exposed to technological means of communication and collaboration.
Goals
The goal of the classroom blog is to advocate student collaboration and communication outside of school hours. The blog also serves as a means of contact with myself for any classroom questions or comments.
Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society.
Teachers:
a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations
b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation
c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats
d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning
Evidence of this Standard:
The use of a classroom blog allows for students to stay connected to each other in a professional and monitored education setting. The blog also allows for them to maintain contact with myself through a questions tab. The blog ultimately serves as a means for improving communication and collaboration.
Classroom Blog
Reflection of this Standard
Communication and collaboration are both critical aspects of being a functioning member of society. Furthermore, the ability to communicate and collaborate through technology is becoming a necessity in the global marketplace. The classroom blog will ensure that students are exposed to technological means of communication and collaboration.
Goals
The goal of the classroom blog is to advocate student collaboration and communication outside of school hours. The blog also serves as a means of contact with myself for any classroom questions or comments.
4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility
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Teachers understand local and global societal issues and
responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices.
Teachers:
a. 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
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
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
Evidence of this Standard:
In this class students will be able to look at the class blog as well as the class website to promote and model digital etiquette.
Classroom Blog
Class Website
Reflection of this Standard:
Due to the nature of the classroom Blog and its support of student collaboration and communication students are going to be expected learn and practice proper digital etiquette. The classroom website also promotes appropriate digital etiquette through the contact page in which students can directly send me emails to clear up any questions or concerns.
Goals:
Students will be able to communicate with a large community of individuals in the form of their classmates. This provides for a smaller and more controlled experience for the students to learn proper digital etiquette. This overall experience is good for future applications as the students will learn how to take advantage of and communicate effectively using technological tools such as blogs and websites.
Teachers:
a. 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
b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources
c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information
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
Evidence of this Standard:
In this class students will be able to look at the class blog as well as the class website to promote and model digital etiquette.
Classroom Blog
Class Website
Reflection of this Standard:
Due to the nature of the classroom Blog and its support of student collaboration and communication students are going to be expected learn and practice proper digital etiquette. The classroom website also promotes appropriate digital etiquette through the contact page in which students can directly send me emails to clear up any questions or concerns.
Goals:
Students will be able to communicate with a large community of individuals in the form of their classmates. This provides for a smaller and more controlled experience for the students to learn proper digital etiquette. This overall experience is good for future applications as the students will learn how to take advantage of and communicate effectively using technological tools such as blogs and websites.
5. Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership
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Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
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
c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community
Evidence of this Standard:
Students will continue to use these resources out in later educational endeavors even after they have completed the class, because of the foundational content that is offered within the classroom website. This website will also maintain relevance and current practices through constant updates by myself as an educator.
Classroom Website
Reflection of this Standard:
The classroom website will contain content that can be beneficial to all those interested in the field of history. The website will be updated with new technology and information regarding history in order to maintain practicality and useability.
Goals:
The goal of the classroom website in relation to this standard is to create an evolving space that is up to date with current trends in education and historical practices so as to maintain the usefulness of the site and its content to all students.
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
Teachers:
a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
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
c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning
d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community
Evidence of this Standard:
Students will continue to use these resources out in later educational endeavors even after they have completed the class, because of the foundational content that is offered within the classroom website. This website will also maintain relevance and current practices through constant updates by myself as an educator.
Classroom Website
Reflection of this Standard:
The classroom website will contain content that can be beneficial to all those interested in the field of history. The website will be updated with new technology and information regarding history in order to maintain practicality and useability.
Goals:
The goal of the classroom website in relation to this standard is to create an evolving space that is up to date with current trends in education and historical practices so as to maintain the usefulness of the site and its content to all students.