As I progress with the goals I have set in my GAME plan, I will document my reflection and development. To recap, the indicators I have chosen for my goals are as follows: Indicator: “Customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources” (ISTE, 2008). Indicator: “Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation” (ISTE, 2008). Are you finding the information and resources you need? Yes! I have enjoyed researching techniques for customizing and personalizing. I have also gained great insights as I interview my students and learn about their interest and the technology they have access to at home. As I was preparing to interview my students, I did a quick search online and found the cutest technology survey. I have it saved so that I can use it next year! Do you need to modify your action plan? At this point, I do not feel I need to modify my action plan. The only “snag” in my action plan is connecting community members to our “network”. I am still unsure how to appropriately do this. I considered introducing my students to the board members (virtually) and then introducing the board members to my students (through my blog). I could then solicit their responses when I post student work and production. I think these comments from the stakeholders would motivate students and would also enlighten the board members of what is actually going on inside my classroom. What have you learned so far? I have learned something extremely valuable – there are MANY children that do not have access to technology and/or the Internet at home. Yes, Mom may have a smart phone, but they are not allowed to use it. If I had 3 wishes, I would wish 1 – that each student had their own device for home, 2 – that each student had access to Internet from home, 3 – that each student would use it appropriately and for educational purposes only. …one can dream! What new questions have arisen? I have had many questions as I work with my students to determine their interest. I would think being a parent to a third grader would keep me “in the know”, but apparently not! I have had to ask many questions to clarify the many new technology apps/resources they have shared with me. Another question that I am dealing with has stemmed from conversation with administration. As we are infusing our classroom with technology and customizing their learning, THEIR question is…”What is being left out?” “What are you not doing now (that you were before) to allow time for technology?” and most importantly, “How will this affect our test scores?” Good questions – I’m not sure I have all of the answers at this point, although it has definitely made me reflect and rethink as we plan. References Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.
International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards/iste-standards/standards-for-teachers
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Erin Eickman
9/26/2015 02:40:12 pm
Thank you so much sharing the home technology survey from Teachers Pay Teachers. This seems like a great resource to get feedback from parents about communucation preferences.
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Jessica Burnette
9/27/2015 11:55:14 am
Hi, Erin. So you say that students attend the board meetings frequently? That is so surprising to me! I'm not sure how well that would go over in my district. I could be wrong though. Right now, there are only a few meetings where specially invited teachers and/or students attend. (teacher of the year, terrific kid of the year, etc) I think by creating a relationship through our blog we could maybe get to that point though. Thanks so much for commenting and for your ideas!
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9/26/2015 06:50:28 pm
Hi Jessica,
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Jessica Burnette
9/27/2015 11:57:02 am
Thanks for commenting, Josh! I know many parents and students go to our public library to access the Internet, but unfortunately, there are still many that do not have means of transportation for getting there when they need to access it.
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