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~Gretchen Cook~
Reflecting on the Development of My Educational Technological Literacy
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TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS.
Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers:
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A. demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills,
and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in
the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Students)
B. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.
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My Narrative:
Before coming to Pacific I had the basic
knowledge of computers and how to use them on the basic level. Since I
have been at Pacific I have become more comfortable with the use of my
computer. I am not afraid to try and figure things out for myself or
try new things. I have also been introduced to new programs and
applications that I think will enhance my teaching. Just in the
technology class along I have been exposed to so much, but more
importantly I know where to go to find the right type of information or
program to use. I have learned how to create a great power point, was
given the tools to put together my first website, and taught how I can
bring technology into the classroom with something as simple as a
webquest. The use of technology can enhance any learning environment .
I would not say that I am proficient in the use of technology, but I am
getting there. The technology world is always changing and growing and
I think there will always be something to learn from it. I look forward
to continuing to grow in the technology world and open my mind even
more to the idea of having it in my classroom on a regular basis.
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Exhibit 1: Keeping Students Active power point
Exhibit 2: Web Site
Exhibit 3: WebQuest
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II. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES.
Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers:
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A. design developmentally appropriate learning
opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies
to support the diverse needs of learners.
B. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.
C. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
D. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
E. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.
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My Narrative:
Designing a lesson that incorporated technology was a scary thought for
me. In the past I have found myself getting frustrated with
applications like Word, so I was leary about using Nvu. Once I got
started making my first website I found myself having fun and learning
how easy it was to create one! I feel like, as a teacher, I'm
confident enough that I could create lessons or even a Unit for my
students to use in the classroom. I was also able to create a
WebQuest using this same program for my students to use during my
Oregon Trail work sample. I feel like the WebQuest I have
currently is good, but I look forward to working on it over the next
few months so that it is great and ready for use in April. With in the
WebQuest I was able to help control my students use of the internet by
reasearching appropriate search engines for students and limiting them
to the list found in my WebQuest.
I think that it is important for students to learn to conduct reasearch
on the internet due to our technologically advanced society. My
lesson posed in my WebQuest requires that students spend
time in the computer lab conducting research to find specific
information. I also felt that it was important that students
conduct this research in pairs with the idea that it would make
this first time around a little easier.
Lastly, for my webquest and for my TEAM video I had to conduct research
on my own before I let the students at it because I wanted to make sure
that the information I was giving the students access to was
appropriate for their use.
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Exhibit 1: WebQuest- Exploring the Oregon Trail
Exhibit 2: My Website
Exhibit 3: My Team Teaching video on Michelangelo and the Sistine Chapel- No internet access
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III. TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM.
Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include
methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student
learning. Teachers:
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A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
B. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
C. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.
D. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.
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My Narrative:
When I was creating my WebQuest I had the notion
that my students would have to go to the computer lab to do research on
the internet to help them findmore information on their topic. The time
in the computer lab will be monitored by myself. I plan I showing the
students how to get to the internet and doing a run through in the
classroom with a projector and my own computer. I learned about doing
this in several of my classes this semester but really learned how to
do it during my Learning comunities presentation. This is also where I
learned that all projectors don't have the ability to project the same
types of information. I would also like to create a website for my
students to use when I have a classroom of my own. I will include
links to educational games, information for parents and students, and
if the students are old enough I will include things like homework
assignments, a place for feedback etc.
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Exhibit :1 WebQuest
Exhibit 2: Learning Communities Presentation, no web access
Exhibit 3: Web Site
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IV. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.
Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Teachers:
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A. apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.
B. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret
results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and
maximize student learning.
C. apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students'
appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication,
and productivity.
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My Narrative:
I was able to create a rubric in my web quest for
my students to see what my expectations are and for other
teachers to see what they should be expecting. In my placements I am
currently using a grade book, but many of the teachers use their
computers for grades and report cards. If this is an option at my
future school I will more than likely use it. I have found that it is
much easier to keep information on my computer than in piles of papers,
this can get messy! I have done various research over the past 6
1/2 months and have used the computer to do most of it. I researched
the internet, the online library, and used the computer to look for
books. I found information on topics such as keeping students healthy,
traveling the Oregon Trail, Parent involvement, Dyslexia in the
classroom, and the management practices of William Glasser. I have not
actually done any technological assesment with students, but I did come
accross some great ideas for it during our exploring time in the
computer lab. There are several games out there as well as ideas that
cab used to assess students understanding of any subject. I look
forward to learning more about this.
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Exhibit 1: WebQuest
Exhibit 2: Diversity paper and Management Presentation from L.C. ( no web access yet)
Exhibit 3: Keeping Students Active power point
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V. PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers:
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A. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
B. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make
informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of
student learning.
C. apply technology to increase productivity.
D. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents,
and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.
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My Narrative:
Currently I use my computer to communicate with my
family and friends and I plan on using at as one of my means for
communicating with the parents of my students as well. It is a quick
and easy way to keep in touch and stay informed. I also feel that when
it comes to planning and writing lessons it would be more beneficial to
keep things on the computer. It makes it easier to update and change as
the classroom changes as well as when it comes time to refenece a
specific lesson.
I feel that technology is an ever changing world
and that it requires continuous learning to keep up. I will keep my
website up and probably create a new one once I get a job for my
students and parents to use. I had the most fun with the website and I
look forward to making another! I also created a power point for myself
and my peers to use if they want to. The power point discusses the idea
that we need to keep our students active and healthy and we can do this
without taking away from "learning" time. I also helped create a movie
for my Learning communities class on the subject of William Glasser.
The movie was to inform my peers of the managem ent style of Glasser.
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Exhibit 1: My Web Site
Exhibit 2: Keeping Students Active power point
Exhibit 3: LC presentation, no web access at this time
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VI. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES.
Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues
surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those
principles in practice. Teachers:
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A. model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
B. apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
C. identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity
D. promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
E. facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.
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My Narrative:
I have not had the opportunty to model appropriate
practices for my students yet, but I know that in the spring when I am
teaching my WebQuest I will show my students how to be responsible when
using the internet for research. After the class when we googled Martin
Luther King Jr. my eyes were opened wide and now I know that sometimes
the first isn't always the best! I will also give my student the power
to use technology for research and learning. Currently my students play
educational games on the computer daily typically in subjects that they
are learning at that time, ie. math games during math time. I like the
fact they get an opportunity to go back and play games because I think
this makes them feel more comfortable with the computer. This is
important because students are tested on the computer. I think that the
more students are around technology the more they are going to learn
from it.
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Exhibit 1: WebQuest- Exploring the Oregon Trial
Exhibit 2: Computer in the classroom for research and educational games
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Final Reflections
Over the last several weeks I have become so much more comfortable with
using my computer. Before I used my computer for simple tasks like
typing a paper, checking my email and chatting with friends. Now, I am
confortable downloading files and programs, using applications like
power point and excel, finding appropriate things to use on the web
like research tools for my students and appropriate information to
include in my teaching, and creating useful things like websites,
movies, and lessons that incorporate technology. I feel like I have
learned so much from this course. I found myself frustrated more times
that I can count but I feel overall that it was a great challenge for
me to face and one that I will be giving myself for a long time to
come!
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