Blog Phase 3: Final Comprehensive Reflection!!!!!!!
Throughout this semester, I’ve learned a great deal on how to successfully and meaningfully integrate technology in my future classroom. I’ve gained the much-needed experience of planning and implementing three lessons while incorporating a variety of technology across different subject areas. I made sure to keep in mind the four ISTE NET’s standards while planning these lessons in the following ways..
Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and
Creativity
I addressed the first standard throughout my lessons by providing
plenty of opportunities for student to engage with technology in different
ways. My lessons were student-centered and allowed time for students to
demonstrate their understanding of the content in their own unique ways. My lessons also had students
researching real-world issues such as acid rain and pollution. The students
used different websites, videos, and online activities to become educated on
these issues, while also researching how to help prevent them in their
communities. In addition to these goals, I focused on students having the time
to reflect on their learning with peers. I offered this valuable experience by
having students collaborate with one another throughout the lessons. I
encouraged the students to discuss their findings and opinions with their
classmates and myself. In doing this, students will gain a much deeper and more
meaningful understanding of the content.
Standard 2: Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning
Experiences and Assessments
The second standard was addressed throughout my lessons by
incorporating different technologies to assist student engagement, assessment,
and learning. For example, I made sure to provide a form of assessment online
for all three lessons. I had student’s complete games and quizzes that provided
them with feedback on how they were performing. This exposed students to
educational activities, while allowing them to have fun and self-assess their
own progress. I’ve learned this process is very important for students in their
learning. In doing this, students are taking ownership and responsibility of
their understanding and successfulness of the topic. In addition, I tried my
best to address all different learning styles while planning my lessons by
promoting student choice in a controlled setting. For example, students were
able to choose different activities on the computer, whether they wanted to
work with classmates or alone, and also how they wanted to demonstrate their
understanding of the content. Addressing students diverse and ever-changing
needs in the classroom is something I’ve learned to prioritize in my future
planning process. I’ve also learned the importance of formative and summative
assessment during this semester. I’m now much more aware how online resources
can assist in my formative and summative assessment. For example, online
activities and quizzes were able to record the student’s scores and save them
for my assessment data. This data showed how the students were progressing,
while also informing my future instruction.
Standard 3: Model Digital-Age Work and Learning
Students researching the different topics, taking notes on
the new information, and completing activities with their new knowledge
addressed the third standard during my lessons. For example, students were asked
to create a proposal with Pixie on how to prevent oil spills in my third
lesson. In doing this, students had to use computers to locate, analyze, and
evaluate new information while completing this project. Students were also
asked to present their proposal to the class using an iPad. I was not able to
practice communicating with parents and community members using digital tools,
but I am aware of how important it is in my future classroom. I plan to create
a class blog in my future classroom to keep in constant contact with parents,
colleagues, and community members. This website will keep everyone up to date
on what is happening in my classroom such as what we’re learning, fieldtrips,
and important dates/deadlines. I’d also like to have students involved by adding
their own content to the website. This will create a positive and connected
environment for everyone involved in my future classroom.
Standard 4: Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and
Responsibility
The fourth standard was addressed in a variety of ways
throughout my three lessons. For example, I tried my best to address the
diverse needs of different learners while incorporating the different
technologies. I did this by focusing my instruction and activities planned
around student choice and ability. In addition, I made sure to explain and
model digital etiquette and responsible use of the different technologies.
However, I plan to address this standard even further in my future classroom. For
example, I plan to teach safe, legal, and ethical use of all digital use before
students begin working with the technology. I also plan to have the students
sign a contract on their understanding on the different components digital
citizenship and responsibility. Also, I plan to address cultural understanding
and global awareness with the use of digital-age communication and
collaboration tools. As I stated above, I would love to create a classroom
website/blog to have students and colleagues contribute and communicate with
one another. More specifically, I’d love set up digital pen pals for my future
students. This will offer invaluable insight and experience for students to be
in communication with other students in different areas of the world.
Thanks for the great semester Shadow!!! You're awesome!!! :)
Thanks for the great semester Shadow!!! You're awesome!!! :)
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