NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY STANDARDS FOR ALL TEACHERS (NETS-T)

I. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS.

Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts.

I am quite familiar with technology standards and am in the process of developing a proficiency with  technology in my courses.  I have become familiar with  various forms of technology for possible integration into the student teaching seminars and to support student teachers' learning on line.  I am prepared to continue to apply new technology to my courses so that each semester new and efficient technologies are used.

B. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.

This fall semester (2003)I have demonstrated evidence of applying new skills in the following area:  I have used FrontPage to develop the e-portfolio, and it is available on the MITTEN website.  Exhibits posted on the web-site are Word Documents, Power Point Presentations and Websites which are linked to the browser.   Additionally, I have posted my course web-sites, using Virtual Learning Tool (VLT), and using digital photographic skills to enhance the presentations.  I learned to post Word documents on the web-site, which will be ready for Winter Semester, 2004.

II. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES.

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

A. design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.

I am developing a set of resource materials, which are appropriate for student teachers and other instructors to use in their classrooms. I enjoy sharing  resources, especially the use of cooperative group strategies.

B. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.

I am planning to utilize research on line through the professional resources available through the UM-Dearborn Library. When placing items on the course site, I plan to use only resources which are research-based and found to be best instructional practices.

C. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. I am using VLT, and other MITTEN resources, library and Microsoft and web sites.

D. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.  Using files on notebook and the internet and bi-monthly seminars I can organize and facilitate resources for my students.

E. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.   My agenda and seminar topics are already planned and most of them  already posted on the MITTEN website.  I still have to post additional resources on my course web site.

  
III. TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM.

Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. My curriculum plan is implemented and adapted for next semester.  Each semester, my students will have more choices and resources as I become more technologically proficient.

A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.  Standards are the basis of all of my course materials.  As I become more familiar with the standards so will my students.

B. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.  Differentiated learning, Habits of Mind and Multiple Intelligences research and strategies are incorporated into resources,  lesson plans, seminar discussions and formal observations and evaluations.

C. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity. Research articles and instructional  strategies to develop higher order thinking are available for students and myself to use.

D. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment. Through electronic filing and my notebook I can manage the courses more effectively.

IV. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION

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

A. apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.   On going assessment is conducted to evaluate my own effectiveness in proving technological support to my students Students are now able to provide me feedback on line. .

B. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.  Assessment, observations and reflections provide evidence of results

C. apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.  Alternative assessments, including feedback from mentor teachers and student teachers and administrators are collected.

V. PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE

Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice.

A. use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.  I attended MITTEN workshops, work sessions: Front Page, On line course design, on line discussion board. I also use the internet for additional resources for my classes.

B. continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. Reflections are recorded and records kept on file.

C. apply technology to increase productivity. Seminar resources are provided and available on the web and can more easily be modified and posted each semester.  I am more organized and efficient through technology available to me and my students.

D. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning. All students are members of internet groups and can gain access to internet resources (email, VLT, MITTEN, web sites.)

VI. 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 those principles in practice. Teachers: Information about the issues are shared with students.

A. model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use. As instructor, I work along with students in modeling aspects of the learning community. We share learning strategies in seminar and post artifacts and resources, templates and models of effective teaching on the web.

B. apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.   Each student bring to the class a unique perspective and set of concerns about student teaching. Through technology they have greater access to alternative solutions for individual problem solving, a component of the student teaching course.

C. identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity. All students bring their own diversity and that  of their children to the seminar discussions.

D. promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.  Safety and health issues are promoted as part of student teaching process.

E. facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students. Equity is the focus of all seminar and student teaching resources. Greater equity is achieved through equal access to the documents, discussions and internet resources.