INCORPORATING TECHNOLOGY INTO STUDENT LEARNING PORTFOLIO BY JENNY SPRINGBORNCREATED IN INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FALL 2011

As a teacher it is critical for me to demonstrate mastery of technology teacher standards.

•ISTE-NETS Teacher StandardsIt is also critical for me to plan instruction that allows my students to master their technology standards.

•ISTE-NETS Student StandardsAs a teacher in Wisconsin, I must also continually improve on the 10 WI Teaching Standards

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ISTE-NETS Teacher Standards

http://www.iste.org/content/navigationmenu/nets/forteachers/2008standards/nets_for_teachers_2008.htm

Click on the above standards to see each standard and how it has been met by me.

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Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and CreativityTeachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:

a) promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.

b) engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

c) promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students' conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.

d) model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments.

Examples:- By having students create concept maps and 3 fold brochures, students are able to use

their own creativity to display their knowledge and understanding. - Through the use of communication tools, students can interact with each other and work

together to complete tasks both in the same and separate environments.

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Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments

Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessment incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

a) design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

b) develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress.

c) customize and personalize learning activities to address students' diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources.

d) provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching.

Examples: - Through Tech Rich Lessons students are able to display their knowledge by creating videos,

brochures an other activities, students are able to show their understanding in their own preferred ways.

- Providing students with rubrics and other assessment tools allows them to know what they are being graded on and also provides them with the opportunity to evaluate themselves

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Model Digital-Age Work and LearningTeachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:

a) demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.

b) collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.

c) communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.

d) model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.

Examples: - Having students create screencasts allows them the opportunity to demonstrate their

knowledge of both the topic being discussed and in technology systems.- Having students explore and use Google Earth and other mapping resources to locate

different topics being discussed allows them the opportunity to use new resources and expand their knowledge.

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Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and ResponsibilityTeachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:

a) advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.

b) address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.

c) promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.

d) develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.

Examples:- It is important to provide students with e-safety knowledge and skills so they are able to explore

the internet safely and effectively. - Incorporating e-safety instruction into lessons that use communication tools, podcasting, and

movies is important as many there are many free internet tools available to promote social interaction and collaboration.

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Engage in Professional Growth and Leadership

Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers:

a) participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.

b) exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.

c) evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.

d) contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.

Examples:- Creating screencasts and using TeamViewer allows students the opportunities to teach

others computer skills that they may be struggling with. - Having students incorporate learning objects into their work is important as it allows them

to build upon their knowledge while using tools that are useful and up-to-date.

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ISTE-NETS Student Standardshttp://www.iste.org/Content/NavigationMenu/NETS/ForStudents/2007Standards/NETS_for_Students_2007.htm

Click on the above standards to see how I have planned for each standard to be met by my students.

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Creativity and Innovation

Students demonstrate creative thinking, construct knowledge, and develop innovative products and processes using technology. Students:

a) apply existing knowledge to generate new ideas, products, or processes.

b) create original works as a means of personal or group expression.

c) use models and simulations to explore complex systems and issues.

d) identify trends and forecast possibilities.

Examples: - Having students create items such as newsletters, 3-fold brochures, podcasts and

presentations allows them the opportunity to create interesting and creative works.- Concept maps are a great tool to use to outline topics. It also provides students with

the framework appropriate for expanding upon an exploring topics and issues.

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Communication and CollaborationStudents use digital media and environments to communicate and work collaboratively, including at a distance, to support individual learning and contribute to the learning of others. Students:

a) interact, collaborate, and publish with peers, experts, or others employing a variety of digital environments and media.

b) communicate information and ideas effectively to multiple audiences using a variety of media and formats.

c) develop cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with learners of other cultures.

d) contribute to project teams to produce original works or solve problems.Examples:- Creating movies and slideshows with partners and small groups allows students the

opportunity to explore and publish different works in a collaborative working environment.

- Working in small groups to create presentations allows students the opportunity to contribute and combine their ideas with others in the group to create unique projects.

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Research and Information FluencyStudents apply digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. Students:

a) plan strategies to guide inquiry.

b) locate, organize, analyze, evaluate, synthesize, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media.

c) evaluate and select information sources and digital tools based on the appropriateness to specific tasks.

d) process data and report results.

Examples:- Using the internet to research topics for 3 fold brochures, presentations and other

assignments allows students the opportunity to locate relevant information. - Creating presentations and other works with information found through research

allows students the chance to process and describe their findings.

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Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision MakingStudents use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students:

a) identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation.

b) plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project.

c) collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions.

d) use multiple processes and diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions.

Examples:- When completing activities involving desktop publishing students are able to identify

and create important questions and topics to investigate.- Students are also able to outline and plan how they want to place their information

into presentations and desktop publishing documents to create and complete tasks.

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Digital CitizenshipStudents understand human, cultural, and societal issues related to technology and practice legal and ethical behavior. Students: a) advocate and practice safe, legal, and responsible use of information and

technology.

b) exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology that supports collaboration, learning, and productivity.

c) demonstrate personal responsibility for lifelong learning.

d) exhibit leadership for digital citizenship.

Examples: - Learning and using e-safety and fair use techniques ensures that students use the

internet and the information that the find in a safe and respectable manner. - Demonstrating e-safety and fair use techniques to both peers and adults allows

students the opportunity to guide others and influence them to use technology appropriately.

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Technology Operations and Concepts

Students demonstrate a sound understanding of technology concepts, systems, and operations. Students:

a) understand and use technology systems.

b) select and use applications effectively and productively.

c) troubleshoot systems and applications.

d) transfer current knowledge to learning of new technologies.

Examples:- While creating samples and taking screenshots on Google earth, students may find

and use alternate programs to take screenshots if others aren’t working correctly. - While creating presentations on Google Presentations and Prezi, students are able to

use their knowledge for navigating through PowerPoint to navigate and create presentations on these alternate resources.

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10 WI Teacher Standards (1-3)

1. Teachers know the subjects they are teaching.The teacher understands the central concepts, tools of inquiry, and structures of the disciplines she or he teaches and can create learning experiences that make these aspects of subject matter meaningful for pupils.

2. Teachers know how children grow.The teacher understands how children with broad ranges of ability learn and provides instruction that supports their intellectual, social, and personal development.

3. Teachers understand that children learn differently.The teacher understands how pupils differ in their approaches to learning and the barriers that impede learning and can adapt instruction to meet the diverse needs of pupils, including those with disabilities and exceptionalities.

Examples:- Through the Technology Rich Instruction plan students will have multiple opportunities to interact with the content being discussed. Students will have the opportunity to gather material within small groups from both their textbooks and a provided webpage. They will also have the opportunity to display their knowledge and understanding by placing it into different resources that they enjoy using. These include desktop publishing documents and presentations. Finally, providing students with opportunities to create and listen to podcasts and screencasts ensures that all students will have proper directions and examples to support varying rates of development.

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10 WI Teacher Standards (4-6)4. Teachers know how to teach.

The teacher understands and uses a variety of instructional strategies, including the use of technology, to encourage children's development of critical thinking, problem solving, and performance skills.

5. Teachers know how to manage a classroom.The teacher uses an understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior to create a

learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation.

6. Teachers communicate well. The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.

Examples:- The information on my Wikispace provides numerous different examples of technology and tools

that could be used effectively within the classroom. The information and activities I planed on my Technology Rich Instruction and Interactive Whiteboards pages also shows ways of using technology to encourage and support student development and learning. They also provide some samples for engaging and encouraging small group activities.

- Using TeamViewer in the classroom allows students the opportunity to have positive interactions within the classroom while teaching each other different skills on the computer.

- Providing students and parents with newsletters and posting podcasts updating parents on a webpage ensures that proper communication is in place and that everyone knows what is being discussed in the classroom.

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10 WI Teacher Standards (7-10)7. Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons.

The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.

8. Teachers know how to test for student progress. The teacher understands and uses formal and informal assessment strategies to evaluate and ensure the continuous intellectual, social, and physical development of the pupil.

9. Teachers are able to evaluate themselves. The teacher is a reflective practitioner who continually evaluates the effects of his or her choices and actions on pupils, parents, professionals in the learning community and others and who actively seeks out opportunities to grow professionally.

10. Teachers are connected with other teachers and the community. The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner.

Examples: - The information provided on numerous pages of my Wikispace address how I would use certain

techniques in my classroom. It also shows that I’m able to construct ideas and plans for how to use technology to reach curriculum goals.

- Throughout the lessons discussed on Wikispace, I will use numerous forms of informal assessment as well as formal assessment, this may be done in many circumstances through rubrics.

- Through the use of a Wikispace, e-mail and newsletters parents will be informed of the topics and technology being used in class. They will also be provided with instructional tools and contact information to ensure that I’m easily reachable if they aren’t able to help their students overcome any problems that arise when completing assignments.

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