Blog post week # 2
Two goals that I have for my GAME plan using NETS-T standards are to, communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats and develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progress. The actions that I need to take in order to achieve these two goals are to develop a website that is easily used for families to access classroom information and to promote the use of it, and to continue to research the web for better lesson activities to be used within my classroom for the enrichment of my students during their lessons. The way that I will monitor these things is to have a counter placed on my website to watch the traffic that it gets and to also have extra credit within the website for students to find if they are visiting it. I can also see how the activities that I find for my classes to use are providing my students a better understanding of the materials by using exit slips and also comparing their score to previous classes that did not have the extra resources in their lessons. The way I will evaluate and extend my GAME plan is to communicate with the families of my students to see if they are using the website to see information. I can do this by a simply take home survey for the students to give their parents. I can then find see if it is being utilized by the families. I will also continue to evaluate my students’ scores on their quizzes and tests to see if there is a marked improvement with the help of my web based activities.
Jeff
References:
International Society for Technology in Education, (2008). National education standards for teachers. (NETS-T). Retrieved on July 4, 2011 from http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS_for_Teachers_2008_EN.sflb.ashx
International Society for Technology in Education, (2008). National education standards for teachers. (NETS-T). Retrieved on July 4, 2011 from http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS_for_Teachers_2008_EN.sflb.ashx
Jeff,
ReplyDeleteGreat game plans! Sadly I do not know what or how a counter works, but would love to know if you have the time. I think getting students and parents involved in your website is a great idea. When I initially did this I knew that many of may parents were reluctant because they were not comfortable with technology, so I sent home a step by step instruction sheet on how to access my webpage and where they could find specific information- just an idea.
Your plan of comparing exit cards and test scores for students with and without the extra resources is perfect because you are not changing any other variables so you will get a really accurate assessment. Good luck with everything, great job,
Michelle :)
Jeff,
ReplyDeleteI have never used exit cards (it is a bit difficult in Kindergarten as we are learning how to write) but have read many positives about this strategy. I have also heard other teachers in my building using exit cards which enables comprehension and communication. I too think it is a great idea that you will use the cards and tests to compare to test scores. You can then get a better idea about what strategies you implemented work, and those that need to be modified. If you ever find how to use the counter please let me know as I would love to be able to put it on my website as well. I would love to know what families are visiting my page and how to get those who aren't more involved.
I do like the immediate feedback that the exit slips give me. What I need to be able to do is to force myself to create them on more of a regular basis. There have been to many days in the past that I have taught up until the bell and then assigned some homework. I am looking forward to next year to try again.
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Jeff
Hi Jeff,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading your post. I also wanted to improve the NETS-T indictor dealing with communicating with families, peers, and students. I already have a classroom website set-up, but have not used it to its full potential. I use teacherweb.com. It is user friendly, very easy to set-up and add information like documents and pictures. Here is my website, www.mrshayn.com . I teach third grade, so it may look primary for your needs, however, the background is very easy to change and there are many choices. If you would like to read my post, I thought of another great way to communicate with families and students by using a blog. The blog could be linked to your classroom website, and this would be a way to easily communicate with families about homework or classroom issues. Overall, nice post!
Mary,
ReplyDeleteI love your class webpage! Does your county block many sites? Are you permitted to work on it at school? While I enjoy the webpage the county has provided us, it is very slow and difficult to upload new information on. Your page is very clear and informational. Thanks for sharing!
Jeff
ReplyDeleteGreat Game Plan! I am sure the use of the website will give both students and parents the access to information they need. I have two questions however, do all your students have access to the computer outside of school, and are the parents themselves up to speed with technology to assist them. We have this challenges at our school, so we have workshops for parents to understand how the navigate to website. This is a plan that could be implemented if such challenge arises.
Jeff, a web counter is a great way to monitor the flow of traffic on your website. I would also encourage the use of Survey Monkey for quick and easy feedback from parents and students. They are easy to use and easy to set-up. Good communication is key, and makes it easier for communicating with parents throughout the year.
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