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This week I am required to post a description of the resources and information I need to carry out the action portion of my GAME plan. I just completed the review process of my game plan. My first goal is to demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills and stay abreast of current and emerging technologies. My second goal is to better design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology (http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS_for_Teachers_2000.sflb.ashx). Taking action for personal growth in technology knowledge and skills is essential for achieving my goal of designing effective learning environments and experiences involving technology.
To demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skill I will further my education with Walden University, take advantage of professional development opportunities, and broaden my professional network. I have the resources available to accomplish these steps. To further my education I require the money to pay tuition, my laptop, internet connection, printer, and the time required to complete required readings, research and assignments. Professional development opportunities are available through our district LEARN system. I simply log on to our professional development site, find desired training, schedule, and attend. The only resource I need to make sure I have enough of is time. Self-development opportunities are constantly available. I just need to locate potential resources, gain access, determine if the resource will enhance my curriculum and try it. I can broaden my professional network by interacting with my Walden classmates, communicating with technology leaning peers in my district, and obtaining additional contacts through blogs, wikis, and professional organizations. I took action this week to enhance my professional network by sharing the electronic magazine Spigot, which Dr. Lebeau introduced to us (http://spigotsciencemag.com/site/). When I send my colleagues a useful resource, they will return the favor when opportunity arises.
I am currently experimenting with a new resource to enhance student learning with technology. My grade level is beginning our Earth science unit. Jason Project, Operation Tectonic Fury (http://www.jason.org/public/WhatIs/CurrOTFIndex.aspx) provides a wide variety of access to standards based content. Members of Jason can read text, listen to audio clips, watch video, create journal entries, play interactive video games, and participate in virtual or field based laboratory experiences. If you teach elementary or middle school science, I highly suggest you view the site if you have not done so. I am confident you will find resources that enhance content understanding, particularly for those learners who retain information through audio or visual means.
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Ken,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the information on the Jason Project website. I will check it out to see if I can apply the information to my science unit on the earth's crust.I teach grade 7 and the way the curriculum is set up, it is hard to use hands on activities. This sounds as though it could enhance my unit.
As you mentioned, professionals can use technology, such as a blog, to share information. This sharing can build the teaching repertoire of many porfessionals. In addition to sharing wesites, lesson and unit plans, differentiated instruction plans can also be shared through technology.
Ken,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like your access to the Jason website will not only provide your students with new learning in technology, it will also help to meet the needs of diverse learners in your class. The video, audio clips, interactive games, and online text will give your students the opportunity for active learning, thus meeting their needs more effectively.
It also sounds like you are meeting your goal of demonstrating growth in knowledge of technology. It looks like you have already taken a lot of action to meet the goals you set forth in your GAME plan. -Amber