Currently, I am finding the information and resources needed to be successful. I have started to looking at incorporating more multiple intelligences into my lessons and activities to ensure I am reaching all of my students. On top of that, just locating technology that would benefit students' learning. I am using Brain Pop and Study Island which are educational websites for students that incorporates learning with fun activities and games. Also, I use MAP reading and math, a wonderful website which challenges students in specific growth areas through knowledge applications. This will definitely help me in the growth of Standard #2 Design and Digital Age Learning and Assessments-Indicator (A) Design or adapt relevant learning experienes that incorporates digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity is a critical feature.
In regards, to Standard #5 Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership, I am making significant gains. My indicator is participating global and local communities to explore and improve students' learning. I have started to receive e-newletters covering a wide-range of subjects and materials that can useful in my instructions and learning strategies. Also, I will be introducing voice threads to my fellow colleagues in our next professional development meeting.
Currently, I do not need to modify my action plans in order to strenthen those desired areas. Also, I have learned that it takes a lot time and effort to improve in areas that you have systematically year after year annoyed due to your restraints and lack of knowledge or resource.
One new question that has arisen is a time frame. How long should we approach these standards and indicators to become proficient or is success dictated upon the maturation of our students in various concepts and educational applications?
References
International
Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for
teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved
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Curt,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you have taken many steps in order to be successful with your GAME Plan goals. Another website that may be of interest to you, if you're looking for educational games, is www.fun4thebrain.com. I don't know if you have heard of it? There are various topics and grade levels students can choose from. The main problem that I have observed with this website is at times my third graders will choose to do activities that are way too easy for them--therefore I have to closely monitor; also, I encourage my students to constantly challenge themselves while visiting fun4thebrain.com.
As far as professional growth opportunities, leadership, and learning communities--I really like the www.edutopia.com website. I don't know if this is something you have frequented or not. I think it's great that you are going to be introducing voice threads with your colleagues!
Your time frame question is not one that I have thought of--until now. I am pretty sure that we are supposed to keep working toward the goals--in other words the 2nd reason that you stated.
Good luck achieving your GAME Plan goals!
Stacy Martinez
Hi Stacy, thank you for your reply. Also, thank you for the additional resources you have provided. I have never used fun4thebrain.com but it sounds like it has some wonderful activities to enhance students' skills. I have visited edutopia.com and has even subscribed to the newsletter. It definitely has a lot of vital informations that addresses teachers' concerns and issues. Also, it provides methodolgy and strategies to assist you in the classroom with your students. I appreciate your support and good luck to you as you move forward with your own GAME plan.
DeleteCurt,
ReplyDeleteGlad I could introduce you to a new website! There are way too many out there! Good luck!
Stacy