INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY FINAL

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NETS Standards1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and CreativityTeachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance studentlearning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventivenessb. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resourcesc. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning,and creative processesd. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtualenvironments2. Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and AssessmentsTeachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessments incorporating contemporary tools and resources tomaximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativityb. develop technology-enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and becomeactive participants in setting their own educational goals, managing their own learning, and assessing their own progressc. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities usingdigital tools and resourcesd. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technologystandards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching3. Model Digital-Age Work and LearningTeachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers:a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situationsb. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student successand innovationc. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formatsd. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use informationresources to support research and learning

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4. Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and ResponsibilityTeachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers:a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright,intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sourcesb. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resourcesc. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and informationd. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools

5. Engage in Professional Growth and LeadershipTeachers 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. Teachers:a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learningb. 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 othersc. 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 learningd. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community

COE Conceptual Framework

1. Decision Makers: Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills when making decisions that will influence effective transformational systemic change.2. Leaders: Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills to initiate and facilitate.

3. Life Long Learners: Candidates should seek continually to improve their knowledge, disposition, and skills to influence transformational systemic change. 4. Adaptive: Candidates should be able to demonstrate flexibility and strategic planning appropriate to a wide variety of learners for effective transformational systemic change.

5. Collaborative: Candidates should be able to develop skills to work effectively with various stakeholders involved in the  educational process that will bring about transformational change.

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6. Culturally Sensitive: Candidates should be able to develop awareness and understanding of individual and group differences and when diagnosing and prescribing transformational systemic change. 7. Empathetic: Candidates should be able to develop the sensitivity for individual , family, and institutional needs that will embrace transformational systemic change.

8. Knowledgeable: Candidates should be able to demonstrate general knowledge inherent in a liberal arts curriculum, advanced knowledge in content areas, and specific knowledge in professional education for the implementation of transformational systemic change. 9. Proactive: Candidates should be able to advocate for the removal of barriers that impede life long learning and hinder transformational systemic change. 10. Reflective: Candidates should be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the diagnosis and prescription for transformational systemic change.

Artifacts

•MEDT 7468- Introduction to MultimediaCumberland Island eBook

•MEDT 7466- Digital Photography“Green Sense” Digital Storytelling Project

•MEDT 7467- Web Design for InstructionBridge Resource Site

•MEDT 7472- Introduction to Distance EducationHenry County Project

•MEDT 7470- Videotape Production & UtilizationVideo with voiceover and media clips

Cumberland Island eBook

Standards Met

NETS Standards: 1a, 2b, 4a, 4b

COE Framework: 3, 10

Cumberland Island eBook

The eBook project in MEDT 7468 required me to create an entire eBook that could be used in a classroom setting. (2b) I developed the eBook for an 8th grade Georgia History class, the eBook was also designed to meet Georgia state standards. I met all legal and copyright requisites on this assignment by citing all of my sources throughout the eBook. (4a) This assignment was designed to be viewed by all types of learners. (4b) The viewer can either read the eBook themselves or choose to listen to the author’s narration. The photos on each page also go along with the story of the eBook.On this assignment I was able to learn how to successfully create an eBook in Microsoft PowerPoint. (3) I also learned a good deal of information about Cumberland Island. This assignment also taught me how to overcome problems while making PowerPoint presentations. (1a) After this assignment was over, I was able to reflect back on the assignment via the class discussion board. (10) I gained valuable insights from my colleagues on how to better my project.Nets Standards1a. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness2b. 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 progress4a. advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources4b. address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources/

COE Framework3. Life Long Learners: Candidates should seek continually to improve their knowledge, disposition, and skills to influence transformational systemic change. 10. Reflective: Candidates should be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the diagnosis and prescription for transformational systemic change.

“Green Sense” DST Project

Standards Met

NETS Standards: 1b, 1d, 4d, 5b

COE Framework: 2, 5, 6

“Green Sense” DST Project

In the “Green Sense” digital storytelling project that was created in MEDT 7466, I was able to take a current issue (recycling and conservation) and create a video comprised of images taken by group members and myself. (1b) This assignment was a culminating activity of sorts in my digital photography class. This activity allowed us to use what we had been taught all semester and compile it into one project. This project was also a collaborative effort, I collaborated with 4 other group members in my class. (1d) (5)

I exhibited leadership skills in this task because, I made sure all group members were on the same page. (5b) (2) I also made sure to set deadlines for each group member and assign each member a specific task. This project demonstrated cultural sensitivity by bringing to light the problem that we have with pollution in the United States. (6) It was the goal of my group to point out the problem we have as a country and provide possible solutions. (4d)

NETS Standards1b. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources1d. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments4d. develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools5b. 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 othersCOE Framework2. Leaders: Candidates should be able to demonstrate effective leadership skills to initiate and facilitate. 5. Collaborative: Candidates should be able to develop skills to work effectively with various stakeholders involved in the educational process that will bring about transformational change. 6. Culturally Sensitive: Candidates should be able to develop awareness and understanding of individual and group differences and when diagnosing and prescribing transformational systemic change.

Bridge Resource Site

Standards Met

NETS Standards: 2a, 2c, 2d, 5a

COE Framework: 4, 9

Bridge Resource Site

The bridge resource site was created in MEDT 7467. I was charged with the task of creating an instructional website that could be used in my classroom. (2a) The website I created is an interactive site that was created using Microsoft Expression Web. (2c) This site addresses all learning styles and all ability level of students. (4)

The site includes, videos, tutorials, and an interactive quiz. (5a)The interactive quiz will help prepare the students for the unit test that is given after the bridge activity is completed in my classroom. (2d) This activity taught me that I should try and implement more interactive and visual activities in my classroom to appeal to all types of students. (9)

NETS Standards

2a. design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity

2c. customize and personalize learning activities to address students’ diverse learning styles, working strategies, and abilities using digital tools and resources

2d. provide students with multiple and varied formative and summative assessments aligned with content and technology standards and use resulting data to inform learning and teaching

5a. participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning

COE Framework

4. Adaptive: Candidates should be able to demonstrate flexibility and strategic planning appropriate to a wide variety of learners for effective transformational systemic change.

9. Proactive: Candidates should be able to advocate for the removal of barriers that impede lifelong learning and hinder transformational systemic change.

Edited video with voiceover

Standards Met

NETS Standards: 3a, 3c, 3d, 5d

COE Framework: 8

Edited video with voiceover

This project was assigned to me in MEDT 7470. T he assignment was to create an edited video that included photos, video and a voiceover. I enjoyed this project because, it let me showcase some of my skills in video editing. (3a) (8) I used iMovie 09 program to compose and finalize my video. (3c) I also used Garageband 09 to record and edit my voiceover for the project. (3d) The video was about the war between Mac and Microsoft. I wanted to choose a topic relevant to my subject (technology). I hope to eventually use this video in my classroom when we discuss the origins of Microsoft and Macintosh. (5d)

NETS Standards

3a. demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations

3c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats

3d. model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use resources to support research and learning

5d. contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community

 

COE Framework

8. Knowledgeable: Candidates should be able to demonstrate general knowledge inherent in a liberal arts curriculum, advanced knowledge in content areas, and specific knowledge in professional education for the implementation of transformational systemic change.

Henry County Project

Standards Met

NETS Standards: 1c, 3b, 3c, 4c, 5c

COE Framework: 1, 7

Henry County Project

The Henry County Project was an assignment in my MEDT 7472 class. Each class member was divided into groups and asked to assess a teacher’s (from Henry County) website. Our class used a “wiki” to keep up with each group’s progress on the website review. (1c)(5c) The website was assessed using a rubric created by my professor, Dr. Huett. We were then required to grade each website using the rubric, we had to go through and make sure each standard for the class was addressed through the site. Each group member had to collaborate with their group and make decisions about which parts of the website needed to be revised. (3b) (4c) (1) This was a very tedious process but, I think the Henry County teachers really gained some valuable feedback from our class. (3c) As a teacher, I found this project to be one of the most valuable projects that I completed in the program, this project gave each student the experience of being an instructional technology specialist for a few weeks. (7)

NETS Standards1c. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes3b. collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation3c. communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats4c. promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information5c. 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  

COE Framework1. Decision Makers: Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills when making decisions that will influence effective transformational systemic change.7. Empathetic: Candidates should be able to develop the sensitivity for individual , family, and institutional needs that will embrace transformational systemic change.

Activities implemented in my classroom

Creating a Google site for my classroom. Creating an introductory PowerPoint for

my class that included video and audio. Using my bridge resource wiki and

website for instruction. Creating a classroom blog.

Thanks for your time!

I will now take any questions.