When reviewing the list of the National Education Standards for Teachers (NETS-T), I located two standards that I would like to become more proficient in implementing into my computer classroom. The two NETS-T standards that I would like to improve on are Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments also Model Digital-Age Work and Learning.
The section of the standard Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments that I would like to focus my efforts on enhancing is "developing 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" (ISTE, 2008). My goal is to provide my fourth and fifth grade students the opportunity to voice their opinion on areas or activities that they would like to address in the computer classroom. Once I have obtained my students opinions and evaluated the feasible curriculum changes, I would develop lesson plans that correspond with the students' suggestions and set up a course management system similar to Moodle. The course management system will meet the goal of students managing their own learning and progress. Using the course management system, I will be able to monitor the progress the students are making in completing the computer activities that are listed. Evaluating the success of my students' independence will depend upon the continuation of using a course management system.
The goal I would like to set for the standard of Model Digital-Age Work and Learning is improving the area of "model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning" (ISTE, 2008). My goal is to implement 21st century technologies into my computer classroom. Prior to implementing these 21st century technologies, I must acquire permission from the school's administration to change their policy because many 21st century technologies are currently blocked by the school's filtering system. Once I have acquired approval, I will take actions to develop computer lessons that will teach and utilize 21st century technologies. The method I would utilize in monitoring the use of current and emerging technologies is through student excitement, class material comprehension, and evaluation of the students' understanding through administration of short assessments.
ISTE (2008). The National Educational Technology Standards and Performance Indicators for Teachers. www.iste.org
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I admire you for wanting to bring 21st Century Skills to your students. By educating your administration of the value of these skills, you will be able to better serve and prepare your students for their future.
ReplyDeleteI follow the blogs of several technology educators that might give you information to support your position in bringing technology to your students. Check out David Warlick at http://davidwarlick.com/2cents/ and http://ilearntechnology.com/
The fact that you will ask your students to state their opinions will be a major success. As educators students need to know that their thoughts matter. I think your students will soar simply because they will understand that the projects direction belongs to them. yolette
ReplyDeleteKelley, I think it's a great idea to include student opinions and their preferences in your decision for which type of lesson plans to present to your students. When students feel as though they have some ownership over their learning, then they will be more engaged and excited about their learning.
ReplyDeleteHi Kelley,
ReplyDeleteI love your idea of including your students' ideas to motivate their learning.
I started to choose the same goals you did, but my students' computer time is so limited and our filter is so inhibiting, that I felt I could do more for my students by helping them become more proficient with choosing reliable and informational websites and improving my professional development by collaborating and networking. It sounds like your district holds the same constraints on networking between students as mine does, and I continually stay frustrated with it!
Do you have any suggestions that would help me incorporate more and newer technology and tools into the daily classroom routine? I model and use my teacher computer with my LCD all day long, and use my two student computers during center time (usually just twice a week, but I feel like I am not facilitating enough student use of technology. We get computer lab once a week for 50 minutes, and our portable laptops have become so frustrating, that I dread fighting with them! I do have a school pad, but I have found that it is not user-friendly. I would love any suggestions that you may have to motivate and involve my students more!