One of the most important parts of a GAME plan is being able to accurately monitor and analyze your progress. So far for my first goal, demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations, I feel I am off to a good start. All this week, I have been facilitating a Lewis and Clark Webquest in which I have been able to show my students how to navigate through multiple pages, windows, and tabs. On top of that, they have been shown how to toggle back and forth between word processing and internet explorer programs. In addition, tomorrow I am showing them how to use the "print screen" function to capture an online image to complete their webquest. They have been doing a remarkable job with everything so I feel that my first goal is moving along at a nice pace.
My second goal (reflect and evaluate current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emergent digital tools and resources in support of student learning) is something that has to wait until after I am done with Walden, but in the meantime, I am currently gathering a list of reputable websites for future reference. As of right now, I plan on keeping both GAME plans as they are, but am still currently searching for websites that will help me with my second goal. Once again, anyone with suggestions for reputable educational technology websites please let me know. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
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Carmon,
ReplyDeleteI think you are teaching your fifth grade students very important skills in technology. Your webquest assignment sounds exciting, especially for an end of the year project.
I was wondering if the other fifth grade teachers are incorporating similar technology skills with their classes? If yes, did you help guide them with technology background, or did they already have a strong foundation? If no, what are your plans to help get them excited about incorporating technology?
Carman,
ReplyDeleteI agree that one of the most important part of maintaining and sticking to your GAME plan is to be able to monitor and analyze your progress. It sounds like things are off to a great start and that you are providing your fifth graders with an excellent opportunity to explore the web. I like how you are teaching them how to use the "print screen" function so that they can show proof that they were able to navigate the links and use the information effectively.
Cortney,
ReplyDeleteIn my grade level, all the other teachers really are excited to incorporate technology in their classrooms, but some are more on the digital immigrant side of things. To get them motivated, all I need to do is show them how to run some of the programs they want to use. As soon as I show them, they are ready to go!
I love all the ways you have been working toward your goals. Sounds like your students are learning some great things by exploring the web. I am sure they are loving learning this way too.
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