At this point in the action plan I believe that I have completed all of the necessary steps prior to the actual meeting times. Part of the plan was to create an internet based work space for the members of a webconferencing workshop to share strategies and resources. Currently it is developed and awaiting members to join. I have discussed the plan with a colleague who will be part of the workshop and we shared ideas about how to make the work space more efficient and user friendly. At this point there is very little to do until the workshops commence.
I understand that is assumed that we would be taking steps weekly to complete our plan. Unfortunately, this plan does not lend itself to that model. I feel that the plan I created is still appropriate and will yeild positive results.
Thinking of other plans that I can incorporate I stop at earning a Master's degree in technology. We were supposed to choose a plan that helped address a need we have in terms of incorporating technology for our students. Pursuing this degree is helping every area outlined in the NETS-T standards. Even though I did not previously outline this as a plan it can easily be done. Taking the pursuit of the degree and the eventual workshops into account I feel that I am taking appropriate steps to improve on the NETS-T standards.
PB
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
Resources for the GAME plan
In order to address the goal of building a network of teachers committed to developing technology inclusion in the classroom I have created a google site that can be utilized to make connections and share materials. On this site we will be able to provide each other with background and contact information and details of the courses we teach. Best practice ideas and lesson plans can also be included to further the understanding of all members. This site can also be used to address the webconferencing goal. Creating a google document is the easiest way for busy colleagues to communicate and share information.
Beyond developing the basic template of the site I have not been able to progress much in my goals. The courses outlined previously have not begun yet (they actually begin in March). Until these courses begin I will be taking what little free time I have to research possible incorporation of webconferencing into my course. Since this is a new technology for me the learning curve is expected to be high. I plan on learning about the equipment first, researching applications other teachers have used, and begin searching for the most appropriate units to incorporate these ideas.
PB
Beyond developing the basic template of the site I have not been able to progress much in my goals. The courses outlined previously have not begun yet (they actually begin in March). Until these courses begin I will be taking what little free time I have to research possible incorporation of webconferencing into my course. Since this is a new technology for me the learning curve is expected to be high. I plan on learning about the equipment first, researching applications other teachers have used, and begin searching for the most appropriate units to incorporate these ideas.
PB
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Enhancing Professinoalism Through a GAME Plan
Among the NETS - T standards two stand out as areas that need to be improved. This feeling comes after a period of careful reflection on my typical classroom performance. It is important to note that I do not consider myself in anyway a masterful teacher. These areas were selected as a starting point.
NETS - T mentions that teachers must continually grow in professional practice and leadership in terms of incorporating technology and encouraging colleagues to do the same. While I have done a fair job of incoporating technology in the classroom and have a seat on the technology committee for my school I have not truly worked with other teachers in an attempt to build technology use. My goal is to create a network of techers that have the desire to enhance instruction through technology and build basic skills and understanding of the resources that are available to all teachers within my school. I plan on meeting this goal by participating in a series of technology tutorials hosted by my local PBS station. These courses are held within my school and are open to any teacher in the viewing area. This is roughly 500 school districts and private schools. These courses range in topics from webconferencing to creating websites through Google. The monitoring portion of this plan is simple. I need to ensure that I am present at each of the meetings and creating a collection of contact information of the participates who wish to work together to enhance classroom instruction. Once these courses are completed and instructional methods have been employed I will be able to compare this years instruction with past years and judge if it has improved or not.
NETS - T also mentions that classroom instruction should relate to a work place that is technologically advanced. Without going into great detail I feel that one technology that is going to be consistent is webconferencing. My school recently purchased the equipment necessary. My goal is to collaborate with teachers who are comfortable creating lesson plans utilizing this resource. Since I have limited knowledge and experience it is my desire that I would be able to learn how to effectively use the equipment from my colleagues. My action plan for this goal relates to my previous goal. One of the courses offered by the local PBS station is on webconferencing. When that course is offered I plan on establishing a connection with a teacher that is willing to work with me. Monitoring the progress of this goal comes in establishing meeting times and collaborative lessons with this other teacher. As I become more comfortable with the resource I will be able to develop more of the lesson plans. In the end the evaluation comes in comparing student performance on assessments after this lesson from those students who completed similar assignments without the use of the webconferencing equipment.
PB
NETS - T mentions that teachers must continually grow in professional practice and leadership in terms of incorporating technology and encouraging colleagues to do the same. While I have done a fair job of incoporating technology in the classroom and have a seat on the technology committee for my school I have not truly worked with other teachers in an attempt to build technology use. My goal is to create a network of techers that have the desire to enhance instruction through technology and build basic skills and understanding of the resources that are available to all teachers within my school. I plan on meeting this goal by participating in a series of technology tutorials hosted by my local PBS station. These courses are held within my school and are open to any teacher in the viewing area. This is roughly 500 school districts and private schools. These courses range in topics from webconferencing to creating websites through Google. The monitoring portion of this plan is simple. I need to ensure that I am present at each of the meetings and creating a collection of contact information of the participates who wish to work together to enhance classroom instruction. Once these courses are completed and instructional methods have been employed I will be able to compare this years instruction with past years and judge if it has improved or not.
NETS - T also mentions that classroom instruction should relate to a work place that is technologically advanced. Without going into great detail I feel that one technology that is going to be consistent is webconferencing. My school recently purchased the equipment necessary. My goal is to collaborate with teachers who are comfortable creating lesson plans utilizing this resource. Since I have limited knowledge and experience it is my desire that I would be able to learn how to effectively use the equipment from my colleagues. My action plan for this goal relates to my previous goal. One of the courses offered by the local PBS station is on webconferencing. When that course is offered I plan on establishing a connection with a teacher that is willing to work with me. Monitoring the progress of this goal comes in establishing meeting times and collaborative lessons with this other teacher. As I become more comfortable with the resource I will be able to develop more of the lesson plans. In the end the evaluation comes in comparing student performance on assessments after this lesson from those students who completed similar assignments without the use of the webconferencing equipment.
PB
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