Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. 

Teachers will:

1. Demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills and understanding of concepts related to technology.
2. Demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.

Standard Two: Planning and Designing Learning Environments and Experiences

Teachers' plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology.

Teachers will:

1. Design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
2. Apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. 

D. Plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.

E. Plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology enhanced environment. 

All the lessons were chosen using the first grade science curriculum. Final products were created in the classroom and computer lab. Refer to the lesson plans on the Exhibits page.

Digital camera-Photographing amaryllis plant and children using the computers. 

Inspiration-Webbing the needs of a plant to survive.

Kidspiration-Using "simple text" to change font, font size and sound of text being read by the computer.

KidPix-Illustrating what students predict that the bulb will become. 

Microsoft Word -Typing students’observations while amaryllis plant was growing. 

Typing individual student’s books comparing their growth with that of the plant.

Standard Three: Teaching, Learning, and the Curriculum

Teachers implement curriculum plans that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning.

Teachers will: 

A. Facilitate technology enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.

B. Use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.

C. Apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.

D. Manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.

We planned for volunteers to support the individual needs of students. Support for individual instruction was provided as needed. Please refer to pictures on Exhibit page.

Standard Four: Assessment Evaluation

Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies.

Teachers will: 

1. Apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessments and techniques.
2. Use technology resources to collect and analyze data interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. 

1. Apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.

 

 
 
 
 
 

Standard Five: Productivity and Professional Practice

Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.

Teachers will: 

A. Use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.

B. Continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.

C. Apply technology to increase productivity.

2. Use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.

Standard Six: Social, Ethical, Legal, and Human Issues

Teachers understand the social, ethical, legal, and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply that understanding in practice.

Teachers will:

A. Model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.

2. Apply technology resources to enable and empower learner and diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
3. Identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity.
4. Promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
5. Facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.

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