After reviewing the NETS-T standards, I feel comfortable with all the standards but there are some standards that I could improve on such as Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity. I feel that I complete assignments and tasks in the classroom that meet this standard but there is always room for improvement and more opportunities to be provided for the students. I use technology everyday in my classroom but there are many more opportunities where I could use technology. Writing is one subject where I could improve on with Standard #1. Writing stories is a hard concept for many students and using technology would be a way to motivate and engage students in the writing process. Also, standard #5 is somewhere I could improve. Professional Growth and Leadership is important to me and in the education profession. Participating in more learning communities and doing more research is something that I could do more of.
My 2 goals for strengthening my confidence and proficiency would be
1. Participate in more leadership activities in my school.
2. Research and implement more technology in the classroom.
The actions that I will take to achieve those goals are:
1. Talk to administration and see what else I can get involved in in the school and community to grow professionally and personally.
2. Set aside time each week to research different ideas and activities.
I will monitor my progress by:
1. Keeping a journal of information from administration and require myself to participate in a number of activities each month.
2. Get a colleague to hold me responsible for my goals and actions that I am taking to achieve my goals.
3. Dedicate 1 planning time a week to research and reflect on my progress for the week.
4. Keep a running list of tasks to complete to reach my goals.
I will evaluate and extend my learning by:
1. Having reflection time each week.
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Sharon,
ReplyDeleteI too have realized that I will have to always be keeping up in regards to the learning of technology within the classroom. There are just so many different tools that occur it so hard to keep up. Through Monitoring you can also be on top of your game. I have seen how technology can engage some learners while frustrate others. I have had students tell me that the technological tools that I use in my class is too much. I find those students who feel that way, feel the squeeze because they don't have a computer. I find reflection is a very effective tool in order to assess self.
Some obstacles are hard to jump, in the administration of some schools, specially if the principal’s knowledge of technology is limited to just using the school email and the cell phone. Likewise one of my goals is to get my colleagues on the path of technology, but it has been hard to get them involved. I am hopping that at the end of my Master program, I will have more opportunities to help others colleagues to develop programs, training and lessons using technology that would improve the students learning experience
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