I didn’t purposely save this blog topic for last, but now that I’m thinking about I feel like a genius. Everyone deserves that great, “Wow, I did that moment!” J Okay, now I guess I should tell you why I feel like a genius. I saved the blog for last that has me evaluate the objectives with the class with 7th Michigan Teacher Standard. It seems only fitting that I complete most of the course before I write this blog to 1) make sure all the objectives for the course where covered and 2) that I feel like I have mastered them. To make the comparison easier I included a table below with course objectives, which part of the 7th standard they match, and the assignment that demonstrated the student’s ability for each of these.
Course Objective | 7th Standard Operations and Concepts | Assignments |
Including the design, delivery, and evaluation of an action research project where the student researchers compares one original, non-technology based lesson plan with one original, technology based lesson plan, accurately reflecting on the key elements found in good instructional design related to the technology-based lesson plan. | · Plan, design, and evaluate effective technology-enhanced learning environments and experiences aligned with Michigan’s Content Standards and Grade Level Content Expectations and Michigan Educational Technology Standards for each student; · Implement curriculum plans that include effective technology-enhanced methods and strategies to maximize student learning; | Technology Enhanced Lesson Plan vs. Non-Technology Plan |
The design, creation, and the Internet posting (i.e., YouTube) of an eight to ten minute video or animated podcast describing the final outcomes of this action research. | · Apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies; | Technology Enhanced Lesson Plan vs. Non-Technology Plan |
Conducting effective and efficient searches of the World Wide Web for teaching and scholarly / research information to support findings in the comparative lesson planning study. | · Use technology to engage in ongoing professional development, practice, productivity, communication, and life-long learning. | 10 Blog Post |
Evaluate a school, college, or employer’s technology plan to determine the extent to which it provides methods and means for integrating the school’s curriculum with educational technology. | · Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to create an online learning experience, and demonstrate continued growth in knowledge of technology operations, resource evaluation for quality, objectivity, and reliability and concepts including strategies for teaching and learning in an online environment; | Technology Audit Paper |
Evaluate an appropriate grade or course or training program of a given school, college, or employer’s curriculum to determine the extent to which it includes age-appropriate elements of the National / Michigan Educational Technology Standards for Students (NETS-S/METS-S). | · Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to create an online learning experience, and demonstrate continued growth in knowledge of technology operations, resource evaluation for quality, objectivity, and reliability and concepts including strategies for teaching and learning in an online environment; · Plan, design, and evaluate effective technology-enhanced learning environments and experiences aligned with Michigan’s Content Standards and Grade Level Content Expectations and Michigan Educational Technology Standards for each student; | Technology Audit Paper |
Evaluating at least one Internet website for appropriateness and accuracy of information and determining how his or her school, college, or employer’s internet filtering software treats this particular website. Reviewing of at least one web-based “freeware” software application with a plan to pilot it in the classroom and how his or her school, college, or employer’s internet filtering software treats this particular web-based tool. | · Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to create an online learning experience, and demonstrate continued growth in knowledge of technology operations, resource evaluation for quality, objectivity, and reliability and concepts including strategies for teaching and learning in an online environment; | Technology Audit Paper |
Discussing the use of adaptive technology to aid in student learning, particularly students with disabilities. | · Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to create an online learning experience, and demonstrate continued growth in knowledge of technology operations, resource evaluation for quality, objectivity, and reliability and concepts including strategies for teaching and learning in an online environment; | Technology Audit Paper |
Identifying individual roles, responses, and responsibilities within a school, college, or employer that are needed to support sound, technology facilitated instruction. | · Demonstrate an understanding of and the ability to create an online learning experience, and demonstrate continued growth in knowledge of technology operations, resource evaluation for quality, objectivity, and reliability and concepts including strategies for teaching and learning in an online environment; · Understand the equity, ethical, legal, social, physical, and psychological issues surrounding the use of technology in K-12 schools and apply those principles in practice | Technology Audit Paper and 10 Blog Post |
Now have I mastered all these? That is yet to be seen. I feel like I have obviously mastered the blogging and reflective part of the objective and standard (and I actually enjoy it). I feel very comfortable with the technology enhanced lesson plans and applying the MET-S to the lesson. Hopefully the lesson plan turns out as good as I planned it. And lastly, I still have the technology audit paper to do. Most of the objectives are covered concretely in this assignment. After putting the table above together, I have a better understanding of the technology audit assignment. Maybe I’m a dork but I have actually enjoyed this class and putting together the assignments. From a practical standpoint, it also gives me a sense of relief (and peace) to know that my money actually paid for a class that I enjoyed and will be able to use the skills in the future. J
***Not sure how to cite a syllabus :)
Works Cited
Professional Standards for Michigan Teachers. Adopted by the Michigan State Board of Education, May 13,2008(http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mde/SBE_approved_PSMT_May_13_2008+coverpg_258601_7.doc) Retrieved from September 29, 2010.
*** Umpstead, Bruce. Education 590: Adavanced Educational Technology Syllabus. Central Michigan University. Fall 2010.
***Not sure how to cite a syllabus :)
I like how we were able to actually use the 7th Standard (Technology) of the Professional Standards for Michigan Teachers in our class. It is hard to read about standards and then wonder if people are actually following them. After this class I can see why standards are set and need to be followed. One thing I am surprised about is; how many standards can be used on a single assignment. It seems pretty obvious to me that it should not be too hard to incorporate technology in a lesson plan. If doing so only helps out one student, it is one less that you have failed. As a teacher it is not a matter of how many kids failed, it is a matter of how many kids did I fail to teach.
ReplyDeleteMany educational standards can sound great on paper but it is always the practical application of them that really makes the difference. That is when you have that "ah-ha!" or light turning on moment. When writing papers and even in this class we have been told to provide examples or research to back up our thoughts. It makes much more sense why now. Just as it may be hard for a teacher to read an educational standard and put it into practice, if there is an example there to go by, it will make more sense. I think of this when I look at your chart. There is the standard and what assignment we completed to match the standard. I would love to see that type of practical application in every classroom.
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