My GAME plan

I feel pretty confident with technology use on a daily basis in my classroom. There are a few areas that I would like to become more proficient in. I feel that these areas are very important because they will have a strong impact on my students learning and my way of teaching. The two NETS-T standards and performance indicators are as follows:

Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility (a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources)

G – My goal for this is to do exactly what the indicator says, model, model, and model some more. I think if my students see me using digital information properly which means citing copyright, intellectual property, and sources, they will catch on to the necessity. When I use digital information in my lessons and planning, I will be sure to point out where I have documented my sources.

A – The action that I plan to take here is to document. I will be documenting all of my sources right into my lesson plans. I do this already, when I can remember. Now, I will be sure to include sources in all of my plans. Also, when I use the smart board, I will add a page or some sort of notification of my sources and reference them when teaching.  

M – I can monitor my progress by creating a graph that will display the number of lesson plans I write per month and the number of lesson plans that I add sources to. I am sure that I will forget to add sources at first, but as time goes on I will get better.

E – I will enlist a peer teacher to help with my evaluation. I would like to have a peer come in to watch at least one lesson and help me monitor my graphing. Having someone to monitor my graph might just help.

Model Digital-Age Work and Learning (b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success

and innovation)

G – My goal is to work with our public library, my colleagues, and parents to gain access to eBooks for students to use in the classroom and at home. Then, I would like to learn how to use the eBooks to the fullest potential.

A – I am planning to attend a meeting with my administrator and a peer at our local library to discuss the purchase and acquisition of several eBooks to use with students. These books will be on several grade levels and can be used by the entire school.

M – My way of monitoring this process is through a personal journal. I will document the outcome of the meeting. I will also document my progress of learning to use the eBooks.

E – My evaluation here will also be a part of the journal. I will be documenting how effectively I have been able to use the eBooks in my classroom and if I was able to pass on my knowledge to my colleagues as well.