After viewing the The NETS-T and the NETS-S present standards, it seems that they align perfectly with one another. For example standard 1(Creativity and Innovation) of the NETS-S directly aligns with the NETS-T standard 1 (Inspiring Student Learning and Creativity) by focusing on the continuous drive to instill and promote creativity in student learning and production. This comes as no surprise, realizing that the standards align, because having goals that go in opposite directions goes against the rules of developing a strong GAME plan. Now how does these standards set forth by the NETS-S coincide with the goals in my personal GAME plan?
Well I was pleasantly relieved to realize that my goals mainly focused on improving student efficiency in many of the NETS-S areas. The biggest way that I see myself assuring that my students are continually improving their integration of technological skills and raising their expectations, is that I am using many approaches from my colleagues. For example, as the school year is on the downhill side, the plan for next year is the main focus. Last evening I had a discussion about a new intervention that a couple teachers from my high school are trying to implement. The program is called S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Environment, & Math). The program is the new differentiated instruction that intertwines traditional skills, 21st century learner skills, career skills, and community integration all in one flexible classroom that is cross curricular. The idea hits on many of the same principals that we, as Walden students, have been taught in our focus area. The best thing about this is that they are accepting a wide range of students (regular mixed with special education). Being able to begin the process of integrating a few special education students into this program will allow all of the NETS-S standards to be met and possibly be the beginning of a new way of educating our students.
Overall, me keeping focused on my GAME plan will directly effect the outcome of my students meeting the NETS-S standards due to the fact that my plan is directly related to both the NETS-T and the NETS-S.
International Society for Technology In Education (ISTE). (2007). www.iste.org/standards . NETS-S and NET-T Standards for learning.
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Steve,
ReplyDeleteThe standards should line up with each other. It would be hard if teacher's goal did not have ties to students because then both would be going in different directions. As educators, we want what wee set as technology goals enhances the students. When both are aligned technology will be utilized and goals will be reached. Great points.
Michael Thomas
Ty,
ReplyDeleteThe STEM program sounds pretty amazing. May I ask how it works logistically? Is it a regular class period, or several? Do you plan with other teachers or do related activities on your own? Do you co-teach anything?
Definitely curious to learn more. I think cross-curricular activities are the future and we'll be collaborating more and more (out of necessity because we're being asked to cram more and more into every year!)
Thanks,
Megan Boyd