BASICS Assignment for 21things4teachers

I. Technology Skills

Readiness ChecklistsUse the Michigan K-12 Checklist, or an alternative you provide the URL to: Identify Checklist used (URL: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ex4FXuHNenCU-Ks44A2lPMocl2gvhjafJUiEyphNsaw/edit?usp=sharing) Identify and describe in the chart below 5 skill areas that you feel are most important to target for improvement for your own students’ success.

II. Basic Portfolio SkillsOpen two of your favorite educational web resources you use for your classroom. Open them in separate browser windows and resize them to show both on your screen, and take a screenshot. Paste it below. The (shortcut or application) I used to create this screenshot was:

Shift + Command + 3

Student Readiness Skills My Students Need to Learn I need to improve this too(check)

1 Students can fix errors while typing in word processing programs

2 Students can format a document (set margins; select font size & type; set spacing; and set alignment).

3 Students can embed and edit images within presentations or other digital documents.

4 Students can track changes and use commenting features for peer editing

X

5 Students can use source analysis strategies to determine the credibility of search results (e.g. existence of cross references, domain name examination (.org, .edu., .com, etc.), date of last update, etc.).

X

Favorite shortcut:My computer: I will be using a __Macbook Pro_ for the majority of the work for this course. My favorite shortcut is and how it saves you time:

My personal favorite shortcut is the Command + f. This shortcut is very helpful when you are looking for something specific, such as key words, in document or a webpage. Using this shortcut, one can (hopefully) find exactly what they are looking for in a few minutes rather than half an hour. Also in addition it highlights every word being search for easy navigation.

III. Standards & Best Practice

ISTE Standards for Teachers“Effective teachers model and apply the ISTE Standards for Students (Standards•S) as they design, implement, and assess learning experiences to engage students and improve learning; enrich professional practice; and provide positive models for students, colleagues, and the community. All teachers should meet these standards and performance indicators.”

As you review these ISTE-T standards provide an example of at least one thing you do in your teaching that

a. meets two of the standards and one or more performance indicators b. one thing you would like to target for improvement.

1. Facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity:a. My example of something I do: Have students find a certain topic they find interesting in the field of science or history. Have them do some research on the topic of their choice using credible resources and documents. However, I would provide the kind of websites or search engines they would be allowed to use. For more guide practice. b. Something to improve on: Provide a resource page with links to webpages and other resources that are beneficial to the topic of their choice. As if they are presenting to the class about what they have found.

2. Design and develop digital age learning experiences and assessmentsa. My example of something I do: Have students create a Popplet that is about them. Sharing interests and some dreams they hope to fulfill in their life.b. Something to improve on: Share with students the many different resources that can be used to create various kinds of presentations.

3. Model digital age work and learninga. My example of something I do: Have students be active and use the helpful resources outside of class on wikispaces, moodle, or blackboard. b. Something to improve on: Have specific requirements for certain homework assignment that makes and shows the educator that the students are being active outside the classroom.

4. Promote and model digital citizenship and responsibilitya. My example of something I do: Have students read and do research about the guidelines/rules for being online to promote safety in the technology world both in and out of school. Digital etiquette is the first them I would have them research about.b. Something to improve on: Have a real life situation and have students discuss how it could be prevented if they were the ones in the situation.

5. Engage in professional growth and leadershipa. My example of something I do: Have students reflect on careers they may find interesting that could possibly be a field of study. Have students identify personal skills they believe they are good at and see how they can use those skills in the future.b. Something to improve on: Have students do researches on different types of Colleges and Universities and make pros and cons list for each of the schools they personally like.

How I would rate myself based on the ISTE-Teacher Standards at this point using a 5-point Rubric:

Performance Proficiency

____ Beginning DevelopingX

Proficient Transformative

1 2 3 4 5Rubric Description

Not familiar with

Beginning awareness, have an idea of what I need to work on

Awareness, feel somewhat experienced & knowledgeable

Active Awareness, Experienced and proficient user and integrator, Very knowledgeable

Flexible Awareness, the integration of multiple tools/resources at a high level of functionality

IV. Best Practice ConnectionsIdentify and give an example of three of the nine “best practice” strategies teaching and learning strategies (identified in the Framework for Instructional Planning) and a technology resource you use (or might use) in the chart below. You may find it helpful to refer to the techbestpractice site.

Best Practice Category

Technology resource or tool(s) used

Brief description of what I do

Eg. Setting Objectives & Providing Feedback

Google docs (or printed handout from docs template)

At the beginning of each new year (7th grade) I do a quick review of math problem solving steps from 6th grade. I help them identify some learning objectives. We check progress at the end of the month with feedback and discussion.

Cooperative Learning

Wikispaces or Blackboard

I will have students read an article related to the topic being discussed in the field of study. I will have students write a journal entry based on their beliefs and then give feedback on other classmates’ journal entries. This allows the “picture” to expand using everyone’s knowledge.

Multimedia Creation Prezi I can have students work as individuals or together in small groups. I would want them to create a presentation based on their imagination. Prezi helps this to happen based on the different templates given to use and the easy use of inputting images and videos. The presentation for example could have a background a student likes based on feelings or have a group have a background based on an interest they all have in common.

Homework and Schooltube, flipping the Have students be introduce to a math section first

Practice classroom videos, screencast-o-matic

by watching multiple videos. Afterwards students would be ask to work on the assignment given based on what they learned from the videos. If students are struggling with a certain topic, then myself the educator would step in and fill in any learning gaps there might be.

V. Goals:Set 3 goals for your learning, a timeframe to target, and some steps you will take.

Learning goal (small and specific that you will know when you have accomplished it)

Timeframe (within the next 3 months)

Specific steps (1-3) I will take to help accomplish this goal.

Celebration – how will I celebrate meeting this goal

Have students create their own study cards for vocabulary terms using Quizlet.com

Less than a month

1.) Introduce the topic of study

2.) Have students write down personal definitions to help them remember

3.) Have them create flashcards for themselves and other classmates.

Fun educational activities/demonstrations of their choice-as a class.

Have students turn in papers and assignments using Google Drive

Less than 2 months

1.) Introduce students to Google drive

2.) Have students learn the ways of the different applications used: documents, slides, spreadsheets

3.) Have students begin creating and easing their way into Google drive

4.) Begin turning in

Have students share with the class something they find personally interesting—must be allowed in school policies.

assignments by sharing with the teacher

Have students create surveys and learn to collect and present data using Poll making websites

One Month 1.) Have students learn how to make polls and how to get people to respond by sharing.

2.) Having students use and apply what they know using Google Spreadsheets. With Google spreadsheets students will learn how to make various kinds of graphs

3.) Students will learn how to present their finds and how to interpret the information collected. In addition to discovering trends.

Have students answer a poll what fun activity they would at the end of the school year.

VI. ReflectionBased on the resources in Basics, and your own experience, reflect on how thoughtful integration of best practice and technology can improve your instructional practice. Give some details.

I personally believe that we are moving towards the generations where technology will eventually surpass the use of hard cover textbooks and important documents. Students are being introduced to technology at a very young age and then the students learn how to work the very basics of technology before even possibly going to school. We see young kids playing with Ipads, cell phones, and even having more screen time at home. Educators can bring technology into the classroom in order to have more excitement in learning. We have the resources, so why don’t we use them? Educators do not want to see students being “bored” all the time, why not

make learning more fun by allowing them to use their imagination to create fun activities or use their own technology to help them. In this case, there need to be strong rules and standards for the class along with those already stated in the School Policy of technology.

REMEMBER: Post your document to your portfolio or provide a link in your portfolio to it. 

Note: If you are taking the 21things4teachers for graduate, SCECH, or other Professional Development credit there will be additional Capstone requirements and extended assignments your instructor will tell you about.