Standard V
V. Engage in professional growth and leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others
c. 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
d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community
Reflection:
Teachers need to stay on the cutting edge when it comes to teaching techniques. Using technology is right on par with this. The current student is so savvy with technology and teachers need to keep up with this. No longer is it acceptable to do straight lecture on a chalkboard and expect the student to learn the concepts. Instructors must teach to all learning types if they want to make sure the students are understanding the material. In order to do this, instructors need to collaborate with each other to learn new techniques. Websites and blogs are great tools for this.
Artifacts:
website
blog
scoop it
Learning Goal:
This class has definitely inspired me to keep on exploring new technology to add to my teaching. The book had some great websites that we didn't use, so I plan on exploring them more. I will also figure out how to utilize the technology that I have access to better.
V. Engage in professional growth and leadership
Teachers continuously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and demonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources.
a. Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning
b. Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others
c. 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
d. Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community
Reflection:
Teachers need to stay on the cutting edge when it comes to teaching techniques. Using technology is right on par with this. The current student is so savvy with technology and teachers need to keep up with this. No longer is it acceptable to do straight lecture on a chalkboard and expect the student to learn the concepts. Instructors must teach to all learning types if they want to make sure the students are understanding the material. In order to do this, instructors need to collaborate with each other to learn new techniques. Websites and blogs are great tools for this.
Artifacts:
website
blog
scoop it
Learning Goal:
This class has definitely inspired me to keep on exploring new technology to add to my teaching. The book had some great websites that we didn't use, so I plan on exploring them more. I will also figure out how to utilize the technology that I have access to better.