Standard Two

Standard Two
2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
Teachers accommodate a classroom that makes every child comfortable with technology.

Performance Indicators for Teachers:
• Incorporate digital tools and resources to further students learning and creativity.
• Establish a technology friendly atmosphere that allows all students to pursue interests students might have.
• Acknowledge diversity in learning styles, strategies, and abilities.
Reflection:
It is important that every student has equal opportunities to explore their curiosities through technology. It is the teacher’s job to make students feel comfortable with digital tools and resources being used in the classroom. Being educated on the many uses of computers is vital to the success of teachers’ students. It is the administrator’s job to ensure that each student is granted a fair share of the equipment. It is also their job to use their judgment on what tools are absolutely necessary to have in the classroom, and which ones are not. It is especially important for students with disabilities that they do not feel as if they are being left out due to their disability. Teachers make a sizable impression on students. If a teacher does not used technology in the classroom, children may not see it as being important. I feel as if I have used several programs and I am comfortable with my creative abilities when using computers. I feel as if I could make room for improvement in learning about the different programs for handicapped students. Artifacts listed below demonstrate my capability to use technology to assist my classroom as needed. My digital movie shows that I know how to edit and organize video’s to expand the knowledge of students. My photostory exemplifies my understanding of tools used to create captions and images to better explain material being taught in class. The assistive technology assignment I completed shows my understanding of the different programs used by impaired students. These will all help improve the quality of my teaching skills.
Artifacts/Evidence:
• Digital Movie
• Photostory
• Assistive Technology
Future Learning Goals:
In the future I would like to learn more about all the many ways to help students with disabilities. Someone has to show them all of the ways they can use these programs to their advantage. I believe as a teacher this should be my job. I also would like to create several photostories to assist my lesson plans. These are a good way to stay organized and I personally believe the best quality to have as a teacher is organization. Video’s have always been an interest of my so I feel like I have got a handle on this aspect of technology. I will definitely find ways to incorporate videos in my classroom.

Standard One

Standard One
1. Technology Operations and Concepts
Teachers demonstrate basic knowledge of computers and use technology to advance student learning.
Performance Indicators for Teachers:
• Demonstrate knowledge on the basic functions of input and output devices.
• Promote innovative thinking.
• Use technology in real-world situations using digital tools and resources.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge that can be used to expand creativity.
Reflection:
Teachers are responsible for applying technical programs to their classroom. It is their job to be sure that students are grasping the many ways computers can make learning fun and easy. They should not only use them in their lessons, but should also allow students to create and explore the boundless possibilities a computer has. I have always found technology to play a major role in my education. In our world today it is very important for students to understand the many ways technology can improve and expand our knowledge and creativity. Artifacts listed below show that I have met this standard. They show that I am capable of fixing general problems that occur when using technology. They also show that I have a basic understanding of functions of input and output devices. My concept map was used as a way to explain history, which is my endorsement. I successfully showed my capability to link the ideas and give an explanation for each of them. My worksheet shows my basic understanding on how to manage websites. My digital movie helped me meet this standard because it required thought and creativity. It also shows my knowledge on downloading pictures and video’s. I believe teachers should be required a certain amount of time and experience with programs used in the classroom. This has been a great way for me to improve my skills and familiarize myself with several programs such as photostory, which I had never used before.
Artifacts/Evidence:
• Concept Map
• Worksheet
• Digital Movie
Future Learning Goals:
My goals for operations and concepts include finding ways to use these in the classroom. As a history teacher, I want to learn more and deepen my understanding of concept mapping. This tool could be used in various ways and I find it to be a creative way to explain history to my students. It is a good way for visual learners to grasp a concept or idea. I would also like to learn more about creating worksheets. This is a handy way to make an assignment look more professional. Digital movies are a fantastic way to visually incline student’s studies. A mental image will help students to see images and discuss them as a class.

Chapter 12 Reflection

Reflect on ways to use the classroom website with students
Websites are becoming more and more popular in the classroom! I find this very interesting and important. When I was younger, I would have never imagined that the internet would become such a big part of education. This has become a handy tool used by teachers. It allows them to keep in contact with their students and their parents. Children can sometimes forget to tell their parents everything about what is going on in school. It is a good way for teachers to allow the parents to stay updated on what is going on in class. One way this is beneficial is by putting up a class supplies list. It is also a good place to put up homework assignments and class policies. This saves ink and paper, which saves money for our schools! It is a good way for teachers to avoid any confusion or excuses of why a student might not be prepared for class. These websites are a good way for parents to keep up with what their children are doing in the classroom.

Chapter 11 Reflection

Reflect on the advantages of using web-based tools in your classroom to create
slideshows
Web-based tools have many advantages when used in the classroom to create slideshows. All students have access to them. They allow students to be creative. The internet is huge and allows students to have endless possibilities to what they access. Slideshows are amazing for the visual learner. It makes a lesson go much smoother. It also makes a lesson much more organized. They are much more fun than text books. They allow the classroom to have pictures and examples of their studies. Slideshows also enhance the creativity of the students. Editing pictures is always a great way for students to get acquainted with their creative side. They also learn a great deal about computers while having fun, which is always a plus. Working together allows them to use teamwork and use skills that most classroom projects would use. Using web-based tools in the classroom is definitely something that I will be doing in my classroom. It allows students to check other students work, along with teaching them about computers, and teamwork.

Chapter 7 Reflection

Reflect on ways to integrate digital images into your classroom.
Pictures are very important to a child’s education. Images are a great way to show students things that they will never see otherwise. They are also good for visual learners. Power point has become a very popular program. It allows pictures and images to be shown to give students visual examples of what the teacher is talking about. Overhead projections are also becoming very popular in the classroom. This is a very good way to show the entire class images without having to pass pictures around. For example if a science class was talking about trees, the teacher could show pictures of different trees to show the students what they look like. It is a good tool to expand on whatever a teacher is teaching. It gives students a better understanding on each subject. Images may even trigger something in their mind that will help them on tests. Using web graphs would help students understand concepts that might otherwise be hard to teach. CD-ROMs help learners have more fun with school. It makes learning a little more appealing to students. Pictures are a great way to enhance the classroom experience.

Chapter 5 Reflection

Identify Web 2.0 Tools and how they can be used in the classroom.
Web tools now allow students to elaborate on their studies. Technology has become a vital part of learning for students. It also allows teachers to form things such as podcasts. These allow teachers to post them and students can use them later. This is very helpful to those who need to listen to the lecture a second time. Recording lectures also helps students who are ill and must miss class. This is a great way for students to get caught up on their work. It is also good for students who are studying and need to listen back and be sure that they are right about what the teacher has said. It is also good for audio learners.
Wikis is a website used for many people. It is handy because it allows many people to be able to edit the information on it. It is good in today’s world because it is hard to find time for everyone to meet. Students can now simply put it on this website. This site is not always reliable because some people base things they put on their on their opinion rather than fact. This is why this is not a legitimate resource for students site in an official research paper or project.
Web tools are a great application to use in the classroom. Teachers and students can use them to their advantage!

Chapter 8 Reflection

Adapting for special learners is discussed throughout the chapter. It is not fair that teachers assume that all students are healthy in every aspect of the word. Some students are less fortunate than others and it should be a matter that teachers take into their own hands to be sure that students with disabilities are treated with respect. Knowing about the newest technology that disabled students should be using might help students. Teachers should teach the students more about what they need to know about their technology device. Inspiration is new software available to teachers. It is a great way to help students visualize what is being taught in the classroom. It allows them to make concept maps, and story maps. It creates an image for the student to relate the information to. This is great for a slower learner. It can be used for many different subjects. Having my endorsement in history, I did my Inspiration project on history. I made my center circle history and branched out to different types of history that I have learned about. I like it because it is very organized and makes information clear to students.