Professional+Development

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 * ISTE NETS-T Standard (found at [])** //*link is for more information about the standards//.
 * 1) Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments


 * Current Abilities**
 * 1) I am comfortable with my own personal use of computers.
 * 2) I can manage my email and online homework.


 * Need – Why is there a need to develop in this area?**
 * 1) I want to include more technology experiences in the classroom. I want to start by inroducing leapfrog games and small computers.
 * 2) I need to learn more about the inclusion of technology in the classroom, as well as appropriate ways to use it. I will research and gather information from the internet and research to help me learn more about inclusion and appropriate usage in classrooms.


 * Goal**
 * 1) My goal is to help children become more aware of uses of technology.
 * 2) Also, I would like to help children learn approriate ways to use the devices and to be more comfortable around them.


 * Short Term Plan – What will you do during this class.**
 * 1) I want to find more infomation appropriate devices to have in my classroom. I will research the topic on the internet and gather many articles to better form my opinion and expand my knowledge of technology. I will research information for at least four hours a month. I will continue learning about different appropriate technologies for my classroom for a year. I will gather all the new information and implement at least eighty percent in my classroom.
 * 2) I want to have at least two technology experiences a month to allow the children to explore the devices. I will start by introducing small computers and leapfrog toys to introduce my children to these types of technology.


 * Long Term Plan – what you will do in the next year.**
 * 1) I want to create a lesson each month using technologies. I will start using technology with one activity a month and document it on the lesson plan for the month. I will also reflect on the activity to help me understand how well the activity went and how to better plan next time.


 * Assessment – How will you know that you did it?**
 * 1) Did I find information on appropraite devices?
 * 2) Were there opportunities for children to explore technology?
 * 3) Did I create and implement a technology lesson each month?