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Kelly Hogue
Reflecting on the Development of My Educational Technological Literacy
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Contents:
1. Technology Operations and
Concepts
2. Planning and Designing Learning Environments and
Experiences
3. Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum
4. Assessment and Evaluation
5. Productivity and Professional
Practice
6. Social, Ethical, Legal, and
Human Issues
7. Final Reflection |
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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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I have always enjoyed computers and
technology. From an early age I was playing with our computer trying to
figure out what it could do for me. The first computer I had was a Mac.
From there I was introduced to PCs and thought I would never go back. I
became fairly proficient with Window machines in college. However, when
it time to get a laptop for this program I decided it was time to go
back to Apple computers. I am so glad I made that choice. I love my
apple and have learned so much. It felt like I was learning how to
speak a different language when I first started using my Apple, but it
didn't take me long to get rolling. I love my Power book and am
able to use a wide range of programs on it. I have done stuff with it
that I had never done on any computer before. I have made a website, a
web quest, a few movie slideshows in imovie, a movie in imovie, a
concept map in Inspiration and used Garage Band to edit music. I feel
that my experience with both Apples and Windows has made it possible
for me to adapt and learn new programs quickly on either platform. This
is especially useful since the lines between Windows and Apples are
blurring.
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Exhibit 1: My website
Exhibit 2: My Project Team iMovie
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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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I work in the computer lab at
Pacific and am in charge of checking out all the technological
equipment. This has made me realize that many schools have
technological resources available to their students and teachers. This
discovery led me to ask my mentor teachers what technology was
available at Cornelius. I found that although the computers in the
classrooms are very antiquated there is a projector that teachers can
check out from the library and the principal has digital cameras that
teachers can check out. In some of the lessons I have already taught at
Cornelius I have used the projector. I really enjoy using the
projector, because I feel it can make teaching and learning easier. For
example I used it when teaching about Kandinsky, instead of holding up
a book with small pictures, or passing out poor reproductions, I was
able to use a powerpoint to show the students Kandinsky's art work.
This was an effective learning tool. As a teacher I will also use
technology to help myself stay organized, using digital grade books and
calendars (I love my calendar on my Apple). I will also use computers
and the internet for research on the topics I am teaching so I can be
as informed as possible about subjects and also to find good lesson
ideas. I am always looking for safe, quality websites that help
students learn. Starfall is a wonderful website to help young students
learn to read. The first graders I work with use it everyday as a
part of stations.
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Exhibit 1: Starfall
Exhibit 2: Foss Web: A good website
for
teachers and students
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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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I use technology in my own learning
and daily life, and I know this will carry into my teaching as well,
because I often cannot imagine doing certain things without technology.
I want to have a projector in my room so that I can use it to help all
students learn. I used the projector when I taught about Kandinsky and
made a powerpoint that showed his art work. I also will want to utilize
the word processing
programs, by using them to make newsletters to keep the parents
updated, as well as for students to "publish" their work. Students will
need word processing skills, and so I want to provide them with
pedagogically powerful ways to practice. I really like the idea
of having students type up their work, and then putting it in either a
book, or online. I also would like to have my students use technology
like digital video cameras to make projects like interviews with famous
people, or "live"poetry reading, where they can read the poetry until
they are happy with it and then showing the video finished project.
Ideally, if the resources are available, I want the students to then
make dvds with their videos using tools like iMovie and iDVD. I have
also used digital photos and iMovie to help create a good classroom
environment. I used digital photos of my first grader's Picasso unit
and made a dvd and showed it to the students. It was a good way for
students to review the unit, and built a classroom community because
they saw each other in the video.
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Exhibit 1: Picasso iMovie and iDvd
Exhibit 2: Kandinsky Powerpoint
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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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I will use technology in my assessment and
evaluation of students. I
am working on a project with my 3rd grade teachers to have the students
to create digital portfolios. I also would use technology for
assessment and evaluation of students with the web quest I made. I used
my project team video to assess my own teaching as well as a way to
assess the effectiveness of the lesson and students' learning. I will
use an electronic grade book. I will
also integrate technology into my assessment. This means I would like
students to do projects that utilize technology and then I will asses
these projects. For example, students could conduct a mock interviews
with famous people in history or animals to learn about their
adaptations. I would like my students to engage in a number of
electronic media projects, including the interviews, as well as digital
portfolios and possibly travel commercials depending on the subject.
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Exhibit 1: My
web quest
Exhibit 2: Project Team
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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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I have already been using technology to
enhance my productivity and professional practice. I joined the
International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE), this allows
me access to the ISTE articles, and I get a monthly magazine from them
about using technology in education. I also attended a technology
conference in the fall and plan on attending another conference this
spring. I have also used the internet to help do some research on my
lessons, and finding the pictures for my Kandinsky powerpoint. I have
also found a number of websites were I can find lessons, online
communities for learning and communicate with otehr teachers. It is
nice to have these resources available, because it means I will never
really be alone when I am teaching, I can share ideas and ask other
teachers questions.
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Exhibit 1: ISTE
Exhibit 2:
Virtual Architecture- an online learning community
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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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One way I have model ethical practices related to
technology is learning and knowing how to tell credible websites from
uncredible ones. I have also learned internet copyright laws, and only
use materials that I have a right to. Learning what is okay to use and
copy is an important task when creating websites and home mailers. I
also believe it is important to teach students internet safety and also
internet copyright laws. I think technology can also be useful to help
students from diverse backgrounds with different characteristics and
abilities. Websites like Starfall, are designed to help children with a
variety of abilities and strengths. Also websites like UNICEF's voices
of youth allow students from around the world to chat with eachother
about any number of topics in several languages. I think websites like
these can help students learn about the global community and feel
empowered because they can share their thoughts and ideas. This will
also help them affirm diversity in the world.
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Exhibit 1: This
website explains what makes a website credible
Exhibit 2: UNICEF'S Voices of
Youth
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Final
Reflections
I thought I knew a lot about technology before taking
this class, but I have learned so much more about technology and how it
can be used in a pedagogically powerful way. I have found that my whole
perspective on teaching is one that includes technology. When I
envision my teaching I picture using computers, my laptops and a
projector as well as a radio and cd player. I feel like all these
technological tools can enhance my teaching and my students'
learning. I have noticed that this is different than the ways
many of the teachers at my school envision teaching. I think of
technology as such as an intergral part of teaching. I plan on using it
for personal learning, for assesment and evaluation of my students and
to enrich student learning. I have learned a lot over the past year and
feel confident that the skills and techniques I have learned will carry
over into my teaching and have provided me with the knowledge to learn
about and utlilize new technology as well. I feel taht with the
resources I have discovered I can stay up to date on new technologies
and the novel and powerful ways they are being used in the classroom. I
hope that as a technology competent teacher I can help prepare my
students to live and compete in our technologicla society as well as
provide them with powerful and exceptional learning experiences.
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