The GAME Plan..The next step!

In keeping my goal in mind:

Goal-To further understand and implement these standards by utilizing technology within the classroom.
1.c. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity
c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes.
2.b. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments
b.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.

In reviewing my Game Plan, I had to reflect upon the information I have learned thus far in the course. In doing so, I am gathering more tools and strategies to implement within the classroom in achieving success in meeting my goal. In fielding questions and answers for my goal, I looked to colleagues for support. In our building, we have a technology educator who assists in supplying websites of interest or can be a wealth of information when needed. This is a great stepping-stone to starting students in the right direction in meeting the goals I have in mind.

When reaching out to meet the goal for students working together collaboratively first starts with the environment. This is key for the educator to set the stage so to speak for students to start from within in the classroom. In having the resources such as a room which is inviting, a comfortable atmosphere, and risk taking benefits students in their journey through learning new technologies. The utilization of the mobile lab will support students to have instant access to the Internet and with their peers within the classroom. The introduction to the concept of blogging through a kwl chart and discussion can set a solid start. The action to take place next is for students to set up their accounts and then brainstorm topics of interest to explore more thoroughly. Students also need to be comfortable to discuss their ideas with their peers and receive feedback as they conduct their research. The learning style will look toward Linguistic Intelligence, which “is a capacity to understand and/or communicate effectively through written and spoken language.” (Cennamo, Ross & Ertmer, 2009 pg. 124) In doing so students will learn through the communication with others to further their understanding and develop comments to share with others online.

The resources are vital to accommodate students in their process of collaborating with others online. In asking fellow colleagues are there other things to consider, I am open minded and look forward to feedback.

Cennamo, K., Ross, J. & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology Integration for Meaningful Classroom Use: A Standards-Based Approach. (Laureate Education, Inc., Custom ed.). Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.