A recap of what my GAME plan goals were:
1a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.
5c. evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.
My evaluation on the matter:
My first goal was to make sure I get my students into the computer lab as often as possible (of course at appropriate times where it doesn’t interfere with other instructional time). I have been able to get two addition 42 minute periods. We have been doing a lot of work with Power Point and Microsoft Word. Today in the lab, my students started an assignment for their ballroom dance instructor. Without directions, they were all able to open up Word and create some fantastic and creative templates for their work. I was actually really impressed. They even knew exactly how and where to save their files and how to properly print. I guess without me even realizing it, things are coming along. Of course, there is so much I want to show them as well. It is, however, very beneficial for them to be so familiar with Microsoft Word.
As for my second goal, I wanted to make sure I was keeping up-to-date with technology outside the school and trying to bring things in. I have been doing some research. I fellow colleague and I are actually part of a grant and we are well trained and pretty skilled in using Promethean’s Student Response Systems. We gave a demo lesson to administrators and teachers from various schools back in December and we were just asked to lead two workshops in the next two weeks. We are currently writing a step-by-step manual for everyone that participates on all of the key features. Not exactly bringing new technology to my school but I am certainly helping bring it and the knowledge I have to other schools. This will definitely benefit these teachers in enhancing and promoting student learning. I think that definitely counts towards my goal.
Matthew,
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you are on the right track with your GAME plan.
What grade do you teach? Your students sound like that are really enjoying the extra computer lab time and gaining a lot of new skills, which is great! I know by adding extra time into our schedule for computer use has really helped my students gain confidence and excitement for technology.
Liz
I teach 5th grade. I am constantly in the lab to integrate everything from the day with technology. They show an appreciation for it that I don't think they knew about before.
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