My GAME Plan is to introduce podcasting into my computer applications classes. So far, I have basically just been testing the waters to see what is blocked on our network and what is not. This year it seems that we have blocked more sites than we had previously done. This makes it extremely difficult to use certain programs and to get to sites that would be beneficial to the students.
I have mentioned the podcasting project to my students to get their reaction. They all seem really excited about the prospect of creating a podcast. I would love to hear about any programs that other teachers have been utilizing in order to have students complete podcasts. I really need to investigate further. If you have any suggestions or feedback, please let me know.
Friday, October 1, 2010
Thursday, September 23, 2010
GAME Plan Week 3
In dealing with students with special needs, I believe that I will need the assistance of colleagues to help determine what technological tools would be beneficial to students with special needs. I am not familiar with some of the software / programs that were discussed in the resources. I have not utilized, for example, text to speech programs that may be utilized by those students who have difficulty reading. I am interested in these tools. This year, I have a few students who struggle with reading. I have assigned these students to read the Wall Street Journal and summarize a few articles. It seems some of my students are struggling with the daily assignment. I am trying to determine a way to tailor the assignment for these students. I have started discussing my concerns with the intervention specialist, and we are trying to determine a way for the student to complete the assignment. Have many of you come across this in your classes? If so, what suggestions do you have?
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Developing My Personal GAME Plan
The two standards that I chose to strengthen my confidence and proficiency in are (1)Model Digital-age Work and Learning and (2) Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership.
My goal is to be more knowledgeable in new technologies and to incorporate those technologies into my lesson plans and to help other teachers incorporate them into their lesson plans. I would like to collaborate with other teachers using these new technologies. I believe that this will benefit me, my colleagues and our students.
To achieve these goals, I need to make a commitment to engage in learning opportunities and projects that will strengthen my technology skills. I do not believe that I am currently at a place where I am comfortable with the new technologies that are out there. I feel that in some cases that maybe my students are more knowledgeable than I am. I need to take more initiative and spend more time exploring these different technologies and determine what may be useful and beneficial to me, my students and my colleagues.
I believe that I can monitor my progress in these standards by how comfortable I become with these new technologies. I believe that by becoming comfortable with these new technologies and exploring them that I will have more confidence teaching these technology tools to my students and my colleagues. Being able to communicate the advantages of utilizing these tools and teaching my students and colleagues about the unlimited technological resources available to them is my goal. However, in order to do so, I know that I need to take a more proactive approach to learning about all of these tools. I will utilize the internet and different learning opportunities that are available through my district and local colleges to further my skills.
I will evaluate my progress by setting short term goals and monitoring my success. For example, one short term goal would be to introduce a tool to a colleague and collaborate on a project utilizing the tool. I believe that by collaborating with a colleague I will be more apt to take the initiative to further my skills in order to help the project succeed.
Any thoughts that you may have please comment. I look forward to hearing from you.
My goal is to be more knowledgeable in new technologies and to incorporate those technologies into my lesson plans and to help other teachers incorporate them into their lesson plans. I would like to collaborate with other teachers using these new technologies. I believe that this will benefit me, my colleagues and our students.
To achieve these goals, I need to make a commitment to engage in learning opportunities and projects that will strengthen my technology skills. I do not believe that I am currently at a place where I am comfortable with the new technologies that are out there. I feel that in some cases that maybe my students are more knowledgeable than I am. I need to take more initiative and spend more time exploring these different technologies and determine what may be useful and beneficial to me, my students and my colleagues.
I believe that I can monitor my progress in these standards by how comfortable I become with these new technologies. I believe that by becoming comfortable with these new technologies and exploring them that I will have more confidence teaching these technology tools to my students and my colleagues. Being able to communicate the advantages of utilizing these tools and teaching my students and colleagues about the unlimited technological resources available to them is my goal. However, in order to do so, I know that I need to take a more proactive approach to learning about all of these tools. I will utilize the internet and different learning opportunities that are available through my district and local colleges to further my skills.
I will evaluate my progress by setting short term goals and monitoring my success. For example, one short term goal would be to introduce a tool to a colleague and collaborate on a project utilizing the tool. I believe that by collaborating with a colleague I will be more apt to take the initiative to further my skills in order to help the project succeed.
Any thoughts that you may have please comment. I look forward to hearing from you.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
New Literacies Week 8
This course, Supporting Information Literacy and Online Inquiry in the Classroom, has been a very beneficial and helpful course. The most striking revelation that I had about the teaching of new literacy skills is the importance of verifying sources. I believe that many of my students do not verify the correctness and validity of their sources. Most assume that all information on the website is correct. I am also one who probably did not spend as much time and effort as I should in verifying website for validity. This is definitely something that I will review with my students in the classroom.
I hope to utilize many of the techniques that were outlined in this course. This course has been very helpful for me. I teach computer applications so I feel that many of these techniques will be beneficial to my students and help them with their other courses as well as future projects. I am excited to incorporate many of the ideas / techniques into my lesson plans.
One professional development goal that I would like to pursue is to become more Internet savvy. I believe that there is so much to explore on the Internet. Also, I do not feel that I am where I need to be professionally when it comes to utilizing, verifying and synthesizing Internet sources. I hope to explore the net and review the techniques that I learned from this course. By doing so, I believe that I will be more comfortable with my information literacy skills. This not only will benefit me, but will also benefit my students.
I hope to utilize many of the techniques that were outlined in this course. This course has been very helpful for me. I teach computer applications so I feel that many of these techniques will be beneficial to my students and help them with their other courses as well as future projects. I am excited to incorporate many of the ideas / techniques into my lesson plans.
One professional development goal that I would like to pursue is to become more Internet savvy. I believe that there is so much to explore on the Internet. Also, I do not feel that I am where I need to be professionally when it comes to utilizing, verifying and synthesizing Internet sources. I hope to explore the net and review the techniques that I learned from this course. By doing so, I believe that I will be more comfortable with my information literacy skills. This not only will benefit me, but will also benefit my students.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Reflection
After reviewing my personal theory of learning, I do not feel that I will make any major modifications. I will continue to utilize collaboration in my classroom. I believe that by allowing students to collaborate and to utilize each other’s strengths and build upon their weaknesses, they become more involved in the learning process and are more inclined to retain the material. Also, I will try to encompass as many learning theories into my classroom as possible to try to reach all learning styles and abilities.
I am eager to use Voice Thread and virtual tours in my classroom. I have already had my students try out the virtual tour. They seemed to enjoy the experience. I am getting ready to have my Computer Apps II class complete a project using Voice Thread. I’m excited to see how this will work out.
One goal that I have is to use more images and graphics in my PowerPoint presentations. From listening to Dr. Orey speak in his videos, I realized that maybe I use too many words and not enough images. Another goal I have is just to embrace different technologies and to not be afraid to make changes and expand on what I have been doing in the past. I am excited to learn and use about different technologies and to utilize them in my classroom.
I am eager to use Voice Thread and virtual tours in my classroom. I have already had my students try out the virtual tour. They seemed to enjoy the experience. I am getting ready to have my Computer Apps II class complete a project using Voice Thread. I’m excited to see how this will work out.
One goal that I have is to use more images and graphics in my PowerPoint presentations. From listening to Dr. Orey speak in his videos, I realized that maybe I use too many words and not enough images. Another goal I have is just to embrace different technologies and to not be afraid to make changes and expand on what I have been doing in the past. I am excited to learn and use about different technologies and to utilize them in my classroom.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
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