Transforming Learning with Technologya Portfolio by Stephanie Feucht

Created in EdL 325 Instructional TechnologySpring 2010

ISTE-NETS Teacher Standards

ISTE-NETS Student Standards

WI 10 Teaching Standards

21st Century Framework

WI Academic Standards

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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.

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-- The students have many group projects and all of them include using some sort of technology and how it relates with the real-world. The students must always be creative in their thinking and presentation.

Digital-Age Learning Experiences & 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.

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-- All the activities include a rubric for how the students will be assessed, so they always know what they need to be working on. Technology is the basis for all activities so the students have the flexibility of when they would like to work on their project and it easily accommodates those who have special needs.

Digital- Age Work & 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.

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-- Every activity that the students are required to do, I have completed an example.

Digital Citizenship & 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.

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-- This is the big issue that is dealt with in the Web quest, the students have to solve a real world problem. All projects require the students to cite any information they have found and was not an original idea. I do this with my examples and plans.

Professional Growth & LeadershipTeachers 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.

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-- On my wiki I talk about what I knew before and what I know now. I also reflect on what has changed and how I have grown and will continue to grow.

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Creativity & 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.

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-- Photoediting, Podcasting, Digital Storytelling, Web Quests.

Communication & 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.

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-- Podcasts, Web Quests and Google Tools (Docs and Presentations)

Research & Information Fluency

Students 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.

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-- Web Quest, Podcasts, and Google Tools

Critical Thinking, Problem-Solving, & Decision-Making

Students 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.

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-- Web Quests

Digital Citizenship

Students 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.

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-- Web Quests, Photoediting, and Digital Storytelling.

Technology Operations & 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.

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-- Photoediting, Podcasts, Digital Storytelling, Mindmaps, and Web Quests

Wisconsin 10 Teaching Standards1. 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.

-- Students have the ability to be flexible when working on these projects.

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.

-- Technology provides students the opportunity to do the same activity but in their own way.

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7-10 Standards

WI 10 Teaching Standards4. 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.

-- web quest on service animals

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.

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ards1-3 Standards

WI 10 Teaching Standards7. 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.

-- Technology makes it easy for teachers to have students working on my different projects at the same time while all students are learning the same content.

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.

-- There are rubrics for each project, so the teacher and student always know what is expected.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.

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1-3 Standards

Framework for 21st Century Learning

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Learning & Innovative Skills1. Emphasize core subjects

NCLB: English, reading/language arts, mathematics, science, foreign languages, civics, government, economics, arts, history, and geography

2. Emphasize learning skills

Information and communication skillsInformation and media literacy skillsCommunication skills (oral, written, multimedia)

Thinking and Problem-solving skillsCritical thinking and systems thinkingProblem identification, formulation and solutionCreativity and intellectual curiosity

Interpersonal and self-directional skillsInterpersonal and collaborative skillsSelf-directionAccountability and adaptabilitySocial responsibility

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-- Digital Storytelling, Podcasts, Web Quests, and Mind maps

Life & Career Skills

4. Teach and learn in a 21st Century context• Make content relevant to students’ lives• Bring the world into the classroom• Take students out into the world• Create opportunities for students to interact

with each other, with teachers and with other knowledgeable adults in authentic learning experiences

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Information Media & Technology Skills

3. Use 21st Century tools to develop learning skills• Information and communication technologies such as computers,

networking and other technologies• Audio, video, and other media and multimedia tools• I.e.. Spreadsheets, word processing, email, groupware, presentation, web

development, Internet search tools, etc6. Use 21st Century assessments that measure 21st Century skills• Use standardized tests to measure both core subjects and 21st century skills• Balance standardized tests with classroom assessments to measure the full

range of student skills in a timely way.• Strengthen classroom assessments and integrate them with the

instructional process to reinforce learning, provide immediate feedback and help students learn core subjects and 21st century skills.

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-- All technology used helps the students develop learning skills. Photoediting, Podcasts, Digital Storytelling, Mindmaps, Google Tools, and Web Quests.

Core Subjects & 21st Century Themes

5. Teach and learn in a 21st Century content• Global awareness

– Use 21st century skills to understand and address global issues– Learn from and work collaboratively with individuals representing diverse cultures, religions and

lifestyles in a spirit of mutual respect and open dialogue in personal, work and community contexts– Promote the study of non-English language as a tool for understanding other nations and cultures

• Financial, economic and business literacy– Know how to make appropriate personal economic choices– Understand the role of the economy and the role of business in the economy– Apply appropriate 21st century skills to function as a productive contributor within an organizational

setting– Integrate oneself within and adapt continually to our nation’s evolving economic and business

environment• Civic literacy

– Be an informed citizen to participate effectively in government– Exercise the rights and obligations of citizenship at local, state, national and global levels– Understand the local and global implications of civic decisions– Apply 21 century skills to make intelligent choices as a citizen

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-- The Web Quest provides both global awareness about service animals and some beginning information on finances and how nothing is free.

WI Academic Standards- Mathematics Standards – Grade 3

Standard A – Mathematical ProcessesStandard B – Number Operations & RelationshipsStandard C – GeometryStandard D – MeasurementStandard E – Statistics & ProbabilityStandard F – Algebraic Relationships

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Standard A- Mathematical Processes

• A.4.1 Use reasoning abilities to– perceive patterns – identify relationships – formulate questions for further exploration – justify strategies – test reasonableness of results

• A.4.2 Communicate mathematical ideas in a variety of ways, including words, numbers, symbols, pictures, charts, graphs, tables, diagrams, and models*

• A.4.3 Connect mathematical learning with other subjects, personal experiences, current events, and personal interests– see relationships between various kinds of problems and actual events – use mathematics as a way to understand other areas of the curriculum (e.g.,

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Standard B- Number Operations & Relationships

• B.4.5 In problem-solving situations involving whole numbers, select and efficiently use appropriate computational procedures such as– using a calculator

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Standard C- Geometry

• C.4.1 Describe two-and three-dimensional figures (e.g., circles, polygons, trapezoids, prisms, spheres) by – naming them – comparing, sorting, and classifying them – drawing and constructing physical models to specifications – identifying their properties (e.g., number of sides or faces, two- or

three-dimensionality, equal sides, number of right angles) – predicting the results of combining or subdividing two-dimensional

figures – explaining how these figures are related to objects in the environment

• C.4.4 Use simple two-dimensional coordinate systems to find locations on maps and to represent points and simple figures

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Standard D- Measurement• D.4.3 Read and interpret measuring instruments (e.g., rulers,

clocks, thermometers)• D.4.4 Determine measurements directly* by using standard tools

to these suggested degrees of accuracy– length to the nearest half-inch or nearest cm – weight (mass) to the nearest ounce or nearest 5 grams – temperature to the nearest 5 – time to the nearest minute – monetary value to dollars and cents – liquid capacity to the nearest fluid ounce

• D.4.5 Determine measurements by using basic relationships (such as perimeter and area) and approximate measurements by using estimation techniques

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Standard E- Statistics & Probability

• E.4.1 Work with data in the context of real-world situations by – formulating questions that lead to data collection and analysis – determining what data to collect and when and how to collect

them – collecting, organizing, and displaying data – drawing reasonable conclusions based on data

• E.4.2 Describe a set of data using – high and low values, and range* – most frequent value (mode*) – middle value of a set of ordered data (median*)

• E.4.3 In problem-solving situations, read, extract, and use information presented in graphs, tables, or charts

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Standard F- Algebraic Relationships• F.4.3 Work with simple linear patterns and relationships in a

variety of ways, including – recognizing and extending number patterns – representing them with pictures, tables, charts, graphs – recognizing that different models* can represent the same pattern or

relationship – using them to describe real-world phenomena

• F.4.5 Use simple equations and inequalities in a variety of ways, including – using them to represent problem situations – solving them by different methods (e.g., use of manipulatives, guess

and check strategies, recall of number facts) – recording and describing solution strategies

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