GAME plan for students to develop proficiency in technology standards outlined by NETS:
1. Goals: One goal I would like to focus on in relation to students developing proficiency in these technology standards is to print them out and have them in an easily accessible location. A poster could be made of them and presented in student-friendly terms. The ultimate goal is for students to master them; however, this would be on-going throughout the year.
2. Action: Rewrite these technology standards in kid-friendly terms, match technology assignments to them, and as students master a standard, offer a reward. I heard of one school that rewrote their state standards in kid-friendly terms, posted them on a wall and as they mastered one, they were allowed to press a button on a stuffed animal that played a jingle.
3. Monitor: students reflect in their journals about the completed technological assignment-write which standard they thought it met; brief class discussions on standard mastery, post inquiry questions about the standards. Conference one-one with students as necessary to check for understanding.
4. Evaluate and Extend: Be sure that the technology is necessary and is not simply used as an add on to enhance the learning (Cennamo, Ross & Ertmer, 2009). I need to make sure technology projects are authentic, promote collaboration, and are standards-based.
4 comments:
I think your idea to post the goals around the room is a great way to get students acquainted with seeing them and familiarizing themselves with them. Also putting the standards in "kid-friendly" terms is a great way for them to actually understand the meaning of them, and help them figure out how they can achieve proficiency in these skills as well. Using a journal as a way to reflect on the acquisition of those skills is a great way for students to take a step back and really analyze and reflect on their growth, and come up with ways that they can continue to strengthen their skills. Great job.
I have to agree with putting the standards in "kid-friendly" terms. In the art room it allows the students to physically see what they are expected to learn. To see the NETS and ISTE standards in these terms would see the potential that technology that they could use in the digital age hat they live in.
I think it is a great way to have the standards visible for your students. This is a great visual and they will be able to see them daily. Putting the standards in student friendly terms is very important. If they are able to read the standards and understand them, they are more likely to engage in them. I think you have a great GAME plan set up.
Angie, I really liked your idea to make the standards more kid friendly. Just bringing things to their level can really help them understand why they are doing something in class. They can see how it is important. I also really liked and I am planning on doing this, and that is listing what projects or assignments match each standard. Thanks for the great idea. Good job!!
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