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I. Computer Operations:
I have been taught in my Western Michigan University Educational Technology
for Elementary Education ED 347 course to apply troubleshooting strategies for
solving routine hardware and software problems that occur in the classroom,
and as such have been tested and certified to be able to perform the following:
connecting a laptop to a video projector and/or smartboard, removing a network
card from a PC, solving basic printer problems, and using adaptive selective
devices to accommodate students with a physical disabilities.
I am also able to identify, select, and use hardware and software technology
resources specially designed for use by PK -8 students to meet specific teaching
and learning objectives. This includes integrating application and commerical
software into lesson plan including using MS Publisher to make a 4 page newsletter,
Inspiration for planning, Excel for a grade book, Powerpoint for a student presentations,
advance word processing using mail merge with a prepared data base of parent
address. Also, I am learning to use Dreamweaver to design this web site.
In my ED 347 class, I am also learning a great many technology concepts, such as LAN networks and their components, videoconferencing tools, FTP file transfers, graphical file formats, designing web sites, basic file operation and pc maintenance.
II. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences
I have proven that I can identify, evaluate, and select specific technology
resources available at the school site and district level to support a coherent
lesson sequence by developing a technology intergrated lesson plan. Click here
to see a Taskstream integrated lesson plan examples.
As can be seen in this Taskstream lesson plan example, I have created and implemented a well-organized lesson plan to manage available technology resources, provide equitable access for all students, and enhance learning outcomes. Also, I am currently learning how to design, manage, and facilitate learning experiences using technology that affirm diversity and provide equitable access to resources. This I have done by using the Internet to prepare a short electronically submitted research paper on Digital Divide issues as well as used "Bobby" to test and report on the accessibilty levels of an educational Internet site.
III. Teaching, Learning, and Curriculum
I have designed and taught a coherent sequence of learning activities that integrates appropriate use of technology resources to enhance student academic achievement and technology proficiency by connecting district, state, and national curriculum standards with student technology standards (as defined in the ISTE National Educational Technology Standards for Students. Please see the Taskstream generated standard supported teaching unit. I have designed an evaluation plan that applies multiple measures and flexible assessment strategiesto determine students' technology proficiency and content area learning as illustrated in this attached rubric. In my student internship I am planning to use multiple measures to analyze instructional practices that employ technology to improve planning, instruction, and management.
1V. Assessment and Evaluation
I have designed, implemented, and assessed learner-centered lessons that are based on the current best practices on teaching and learning with technology and that engage, motivate, and encourage self-directed student learning. Click here for a learner center rubric that I have generated is an example of how I am working toward this standard area.
V. Producivity and Professional Practice
I am able to select and apply suitable productivity tools to complete educational
and professional tasks as indicated in the example lesson plan.
I have designed collaborative learning activities in which students use technology
resources to solve authentic problems in the subject area(s) such as this inspiration
example on animals.
I have applied technology productivity tools and resources to collect, analyze,
and interpret data and to report results to parents and student with technology
tools such as preparing mail merge letter for parents, excel for grading, inspiration
for planning, and powerpoint for presentations to parents and Dreamweaver for
building a school or class web site. Practice Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human
Issues
VI. Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues
I am participating using Blackboard.com, ThinkQuest and Profiler.org in online
professional collaboration with my instructors peers and experts as part of
a personally designed plan, based on self-assessment, for professional growth
in technology.
I have reviewed the Western Michigan University's acceptable use Technology
and the Internet policies and I am beginning to understand how similar policies
might be applied in a PK-8 school setting.
My Favorite Standards Related Links:
http://cnets.iste.org/ncate.html
http://cnets.iste.org/tssa/framework.html
Kristin
Lenehan