Journal+6

WEEK 6

Prompt

How did understanding the standards and the pre-comp verification help you design your FE plan? How can your use your ePortfolio to help others understand how to integrate technology more effectively in the classroom?

Description

This week I created my field experience plan for my ePortfolio. By understanding the standards, I was able to create an effective plan so my eportfolio will allow me to integrate effective technology into my classroom.

Impact

After reviewing the standards and researching artifacts to effectively fulfill my eportfolio requirements I realized my current classroom technology is not really up to par. I also learned that I don’t need a smartboard to fulfill my portfolio requirements. There are so many amazing programs and procedures I can do to cover technology standards in my classroom. I look forward to completing my goals such as creating online journaling, joining my schools technology team, and giving more parents the access to multiple sources to stay informed on school events and classroom assignments. By starting this educational journey, I have already gained a better appreciation and an excitement for technology in my classroom. I feel like my goals are achievable and that the students will really connect more to the lessons.

Intent

I intend to start off the school year by enrolling as many students and parents in my Reminder 101 text message program and Classroom dojo behavior incentive program. I also intend on blocking off computer lab time to review proper technology procedures very early on in the school year, hopefully within the first full week back. I will definitely do that before starting my online journaling program. I will be signing up for the first meeting for the technology team and plan on being one of their presenters at the first professional development day. Overall, my intentions for the next school year are to be a positive technology role model for my students and coworkers and to pass on to them the multiple, effective programs I have learned about during this course.