Carrying
Out Your GAME Plan
As I begin to think
about or re-access my GAME plan, there are factors I must consider when moving
forward. All students have different
approaches or ways to learning.
Incorporating or implementing lessons and activities with multiple
intelligences will ensure that you are touching on one of the eight learning
styles designed by Howard Gardner. Also,
because we have diverse learners, it is important that we support these
students as well. Students with learning
disabilities or IEPs must have the support of teachers and the use of
technology to be successful. Using
technology especially computer software will increase students' learning and
their ability to be successful and allows flexibility. Computers and software have become the
catalyst to ensuring we are reaching all students' learning styles (Laureate,
2010).
Standard #2 Design and
Digital Age Learning and Assessments is the first focus area I decided to
enhance and develop. The indicator (A)
Design or adapt relevant learning experience that incorporate digitals tools
and resources to promote student learning and creativity is a critical feature. I definitely plan to look at research, talk
with colleagues, and read literature that can provide me further resources to
bridge this area.
Standard #5 Engage in
Professional Growth and Leadership is my other area. The indicator was participating global and
local communities to explore and improve students' learning. Again, I need to seek out my colleagues for
advice, join a teaching organization, and even teach a new concept or technology
to my fellow peers like podcast, voice threads, and concept mapping.
I have joined a
teaching organization (Edutopia.org) and I am in the process of presenting a
voice thread tutorial at the next staff meeting to further engage my fellow
teachers. At the same time, I will be
asking them what other strategies or tools they have used to develop and create
learning amongst their students.
References
International Society
for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers
Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer).
(2010). Meeting students’ needs with technology, Part 1,
Baltimore, MD: Author
Hello Curtis. I enjoyed reading your post. It sound like you are off to a good start with your GAME plan. I think that using your IT is a great resource. I am in the same boat when it comes to technology. We are very limited due to budgets but we do have computers and there is so much you can use with just a computer.For your first goal I would say start small and just explore and research like you said. We have learned about so many great tools such as digital storytelling, webcasts, blogs, and wikis just to name a few. My students even enjoy making PowerPoint presentations. I would suggest to pick one technology and get familiar with it and then introduce it your class then go to the next. I am sure your students will enjoy learning these as well. For your second goal I would suggest looking online for a blog or wiki you could join as well. There are so many that cover the specifics of what you teach. I have recieved so much information from the autism teacher blogs that I have found. I think this would be a great opportunity for you. I hope these ideas help you.
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Hi Kendra, thanks for the reply. I really appreciate your advice about picking one technology at a time. This would allow students gain a stronger sense of knowledge and strengthen their application in one technology before they move on to the next one. I have tried using PowerPoint in the past and things sort of went ok. I know that I would need to spend more time modeling and providing some one on one tutor ledge. Also, I will definitely look into wikis and see if there are any that can benefit our students, myself, and class.
DeleteHi Curtis,
ReplyDeleteI also enjoyed reading your blog. Voice thread could be a great asset for all teachers and students to use. I am really looking forward to using this with my students, but am waiting for microphones.
I am so intrigued by the eight different intelligences by Howard Gardner. I have researched him and the intelligences. I actually talked about different learning styles with my students and most of them knew theirs. I think that is an important tool for students to know. For example, I know I have students that are auditory learners, so I know even if they do not look like they are paying attention, they hear everything around them.
It sounds like you have a great start to your plan.
Tisha
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DeleteHi Tisha, thank you for your response. I like the fact you think that voice threads are a wonderful tool. Students who are strong auditory learners as well as visual learners can definite benefit from using this tool. As I move forward, making sure I incorporate various multiple intelligences when using technology is etremely important for my students; as well as myself.
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