At the beginning of the course, write

short comments about your proficiency

and/or your school/district proficiency
in the "Before EDU 542" column.
At the end of the course, write short
comments about your proficiency now.
Before EDU 542 After EDU 542
NETS Students
1. Creativity and Innovation
a. Generate new ideas, products
b. Create original works
c. Use models and simulations
d. Identify trends
2. Communication and Collaboration
a. Collaborate with peers using variety of media
b. Communicate using a variety of media
c. Develop understanding by engaging with learners of other
cultures
d. Contribute to teams to produce original works
3. Research and Information
a. Plan strategies to guide inquiry
b. Use information from a variety of sources
c. Evaluate and select information for specific tasks
d. Process data and report results
Brainstorming Sheet for Pre-Reflection/Reflection -Course End
Our students are kind of limited when it comes to
technology, therefore they do not have as much access
as they would need to facilitate this standard. However
they are exposed to
Students are required to collaborte with each other in
my classroom. I often have activities in which students
create their own arguments and methods for how to
solve various math concepts. I feel that if needed my
students can create using their own critical thinking but
also with technology if needed.
This is a struggle for our students. Many of our students
have no idea where to start when they need to
research. Many think that having one source is fine.
Before EDU 542 After EDU 542
4. Critical Thinking
a. Identify authentic problems and questions for investigation
b. Plan and manage activities to complete a project
c. Collect and analyze data to make decisions
d. Use diverse perspectives to explore alternative solutions
5. Digital Citizenship
a. Practice responsible use of information and technology
b. Exhibit a positive attitude toward using technology
c. Demonstrate responsibility for lifelong learning
d. Exhibit leadership for digital citizenship
6. Technology Operations and Concepts
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
Critical thinking is a must in my classroom so my
students are frequently exposed to this. Often times
they must actively seek out the "why" answers to the
questions before they know the "what".
I feel that this is an area of growth for our district. I
don't see a lot of online citizenship among my students
nor do I see the desire for lifelong learning through
technology. They seem really hesistant.
We started using the DIGITS software by Pearson this
year so I feel that my students are gaining newer
insights into technology. They had to learn a brand new
technology and it went very smoothly with very little
hiccups. So I feel that many students are capable of this.
Before EDU 542 After EDU 542
NETS Teachers
1. Facilitate/ Inspire Student Learning /Creativity
a. Model creative thinking and inventiveness
b. Engage students in real-world issues/authentic problems
c. Promote student reflection to clarify students conceptual
understanding
d. Model collaboration by engaging in learning with
students/others
in face-to-face and virtual environments
2. Design Digital Age Learning Experiences/Assessments
a. Design learning experiences that incorporate digital tools
and resources
b. Develop technology-enriched learning environments
for students to pursue curiosities and participate in setting
their own goals, managing their own progress
c. Customize learning activities to address diverse learning
styles,
d. Provide students with varied assessments aligned with
content
and technology standards
I try to think outside of the box as much as possible and
create lessons that require my students to think
critically as much as possible. Students must collaborate
frequently in my room in order to meet my classroom
expectations.
I try to do this as much as I can however as a district we
do not have access to that much resources. We are a
small district and there simply isn't enough money to
spread around and get fancy with the technology.
However when I am able to I try to tailor activities that
facilitate the use of technology.
Before EDU 542 After EDU 542
3. Model Digital Age Work/Learning
a. Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the
transfer of current knowledge to new technologies
b. Collaborate using digital tools to support student success
c. Communicate information and ideas effectively to
students, parents, peers
d. Model and facilitate effective use of emerging digital tools
4. Promote/Model Digital Citizenship/Responsibility
a. Teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and
technology
b. Address the diverse needs of all learners/provide equitable
access
c. Model digital etiquette
d. Model cultural understanding and
global awareness by engaging with other cultures
5. Engage in Professional Growth/Leadership
a. Participate in learning communities to improve student learning
b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion
c. Evaluate and reflect on current research and
professional practice on a regular in support of student learning
d. Contribute to self-renewal of the teaching profession
We mandate technology education at our district, but
also I stress (especially with our online curriculum) the
need for safe and smart online practices. In the
classroom I am very vigilant at what my students may
be looking at and I make sure they are focused on their
work.
I participate in Twitter chats often as a form of
professional development. I have also taken advantage
of the free webinars that the state provides.
I am very adept at using various forms of technology. I
frequently use school messenger to communicate with
parents and have previously used Twitter and Facebook
as methods of communication.