When thinking about how I would revise my GAME plan, I realize that I have learned a lot that I can apply in my instructional practice. I've learned more about reaching out and connecting with other teachers. I got to try out some new things on the internet that I wouldn't have if not for this class.
I would still like to continue to work more towards the goals I have been reflecting on and some others as well. One of my goals for my GAME plan was to learn more about assessment with technology. I need to experiment more with different programs to use for assessment. I've gone as far as finding out some different options, but haven't has an opportunity to put them into action. One that I used for my unit lesson is http://www.proprofs.com. This is a free online tool for creating quizzes, polls, flashcards, games, blogs, and wiki's. I just used it for creating a quiz, but I liked how it gave the option of writing in an explanation for the correct or incorrect answers.
In reference to the NETS-T standards a new goal I would like to work on is finding ways to promote student thinking through reflection using online collaboration tools. I chose this as my next goal because reflection in learning is important and students should be aware of how technology can help them reflect on their work. Online collaboration tools also provide teachers with different ways to assess students.
Some ways that I can improve my learning for next time are to set aside a designated time to research information for my goals, take time to reflect more often, and continue to keep record of things that I find that I could use in the future.
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Michelle,
ReplyDeleteThrough this whole process you have amazed me with the goals you have picked and how much information you have gained from working towards those goals. I like the new goal you set for yourself with promoting online collaboration. This task will be one that helps both you and your students. I think that your students will enjoy the process along with you getting immediate feedback and understanding. I also like how you said that this course has given us opportunities to try and learn things that we probably would never have tried before. Best of luck!
Michelle
ReplyDeleteYou have made me think of the ways I can also utilize technology to help me assess my students' understanding and progress. Have you ever used rubistar? If not it is a site that creates an assessment rubric for you. It is also very user friendly.
Hi Amorea--
ReplyDeleteI have used rubistar a couple times and I agree, it is user friendly. :)
Michelle,
ReplyDeleteThank you for the link to the website proprofs.com. This is yet another tool that I can have available for teachers to use that makes their lives easier.
Managing time has always seemed to be a problem for me. I agree that it is important to block some time to research, reflect and record. Now, like you, I have to make it happen.
Well Michelle,
ReplyDeleteI thank you for introducing me this link. It is so important for teachers to constantly share information. I am going to definitly place this in Delicious so I can always have this site. It is not easy as a teacher, constant research is definitly a must. I understand why in the begining of this degree they specified that teachers will have to become long learners. It is nice to blog, while doing your reflections in that way you can see your growth.