In terms of my first goal of having student design and developing their own academic plan, I have the form created and have found several resources. Some of the resources I have found are: cool math games.com, multiplication drill and programs for the smart board using manipulitives. The idea of students developing their own academic plan is for self assessment. Self assessment is a way that students can use to understand the criteria they are using (Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer, 2009).
I am finding the resources that I need with the help of my colleagues. Mike Ondayko informed me of a site he uses called portaportal to create online test for his students. A school partner and I have also been working on our test generator and getting tests posted on line. We had success today and found a way to post tests for our students. I have learned that these tests also will allow numeric answers and short answer questions. The short answer questions are not automatically graded but the students have put their answers in a box just as if they would on the state test. These features are important to myself and my department as it allows us to give our students practice with online testing before the state test in the spring. It also helps us create equality within the classroom by working with those students who do not have access to computers at home. We need to provide equity in access so all students can become successful and well adjusted learners (Nieto & Bode, 2008). I have learned a lot about connecting the tests online. Working with the program and trying to find a place to load the tests has been time consuming but will be very helpful. Finding resources are not hard it is just time consuming because I have to check out each site for appropriateness (Eagleton & Dobler, 2007).
I do not need to modify my plan at this time other than the amount of time some items are taking such as developing the assessments. However, I do need the weather to cooperate so I can have time with my students. We have had two-hour delays cutting our class times to about 30 minutes, which is not enough time to instruct my student in setting up blogs and to get through all of the plans.
The questions that have arisen are about time management and organizations. I am concerned about being able to monitor their blogs on a weekly basis and helping the students adjust to taking tests online.
Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use. Mason: Cengage learning.
Eagleton, M., & Dobler, E. (2007). Reading the web. New York: Guilford.
Nieto, S., & Bode, P. (2008). Affirming diversity: the sociopolitical context of multicultural educaiton. Boston: Pearson Custom Publishing.
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Review of my Game Plan
I have created one of the resources needed for helping the students to create their own academic plan. I created a form for them to fill out in which they identify their current level in the different areas of math. I will then sit down this week and start meeting with them individually. Once each student has identified the area they want to focus on first, I will then come up with resources for them. I will find websites and technology that will help them. I will then develop both formative and summative assessments. My next step is to meet with each student individually. To assist in their individualized learning I currently used programs that individualize the students learning. Using the multiple formats allows students to practice their skills according to Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer (2009).
One of the resources I need to access is our technology department within the district. A partner and I have been trying to place assessments online but have run into a roadblock. Students no longer have access to common folders and so we have to place the assessment on the internet with a link for them to access them. We have had to give the problem to the technology department because we do not have the rights needed to do this. We had a meeting scheduled for this week but had to postpone it because the technician needed more time to figure the problem out. Creating this assessment is important for our students in that our state testing is no online. The students need access to online testing so they become proficient with it before our state testing. It is important that we offer this technology to students who do not have computers at home so they are not at a disadvantage at testing time. We want to level the playing field for all students and provide equity and fair access for all (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2010).
One of the resources I need to access is our technology department within the district. A partner and I have been trying to place assessments online but have run into a roadblock. Students no longer have access to common folders and so we have to place the assessment on the internet with a link for them to access them. We have had to give the problem to the technology department because we do not have the rights needed to do this. We had a meeting scheduled for this week but had to postpone it because the technician needed more time to figure the problem out. Creating this assessment is important for our students in that our state testing is no online. The students need access to online testing so they become proficient with it before our state testing. It is important that we offer this technology to students who do not have computers at home so they are not at a disadvantage at testing time. We want to level the playing field for all students and provide equity and fair access for all (National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, 2010).
Friday, November 12, 2010
GAME PLAN for MY MATH STUDENTS
GAME Plan
In my math plus class for struggling math students they work on strengthening their weaker math skills.If my students are going to function autonomously in their learning they must learn to be self directed (Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer, 2009). I need to involve the students in setting their own goals, create a plan to accomplish those goals and then have a way to evaluate if they have accomplished them. This class is based on individualization so it is important to be able to timely evaluate the students and provide feedback to them. In reviewing the NET-S Standards for teachers to accomplish these needs and to strengthen my technology skills I have chosen to focus on performance indicators two and three. By strengthening my knowledge of technology it will enable me to integrate it into my class (Laureate Education, 2009).
My Goal for the first area is to have students design and develop their own academic plan to monitor their goals and progress. My sub goals would be:
1) Have students identify their current math level through the range of programs currently being used.
2) Have students identify the area they want to improve.
3) I will find websites and technology that will help them improve their skills.
4) I will develop multiple formative and summative assessments to monitor their progress.
My Action plan would be to create a template for the students to fill out which identifies their plan. I need to learn how to build tests using our current curriculum test generator. I would talk to my colleagues about websites that are appropriate for different skills. I would Monitor my progress by the number of resources I have found for my students and if their skills are being supported. I will also monitor my ability to create tests and investigate more technology to assist them. I will Evaluate my success by the plans my students create, followed and modified. Do I see an increase in their math ability and their engagement in class? I would also check to see if the students are accessing the appropriate websites and technology. I would also assess if I got online tests created for them?
My Goal for the second area is to design learning experiences and assessments for my students to use with their plan. My sub goals would be:
1) I will set up online assessments for them.
2) I will have students set up blogs and blog weekly about the skills they have mastered or need help.
3) I will monitor their blogs weekly through a RSS feeder.
My Action plan would be to research and work with our tech department to place my curriculum tests on line so the students can access them. I would investigate getting students each of their blogs and have access to them during school. I will help my students set up their blogs using the four steps of portfolio development; define, design, develop and deliver(Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer, 2009). I would set up a RSS feed so I can monitor them easily. I would Monitor my progress by my ability to learn the test programs and to get them online. I would also consider how students are using the blogs. I would ask myself if it easy for myself to monitor the blogs or is there a better way. I will Evaluate my success by having the students use the blogs and online assessments. I will be checking to see if there is increase in student learning and engagement.
Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use. Mason: Cengage learning.
International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Teachers. (2010). Retrieved November 7, 2010, from International Society for Technology in Education: http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS_for_Teachers_2008_EN.sflb.ashx
Laureate Education, I. P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use. Baltimore: Author.
In my math plus class for struggling math students they work on strengthening their weaker math skills.If my students are going to function autonomously in their learning they must learn to be self directed (Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer, 2009). I need to involve the students in setting their own goals, create a plan to accomplish those goals and then have a way to evaluate if they have accomplished them. This class is based on individualization so it is important to be able to timely evaluate the students and provide feedback to them. In reviewing the NET-S Standards for teachers to accomplish these needs and to strengthen my technology skills I have chosen to focus on performance indicators two and three. By strengthening my knowledge of technology it will enable me to integrate it into my class (Laureate Education, 2009).
My Goal for the first area is to have students design and develop their own academic plan to monitor their goals and progress. My sub goals would be:
1) Have students identify their current math level through the range of programs currently being used.
2) Have students identify the area they want to improve.
3) I will find websites and technology that will help them improve their skills.
4) I will develop multiple formative and summative assessments to monitor their progress.
My Action plan would be to create a template for the students to fill out which identifies their plan. I need to learn how to build tests using our current curriculum test generator. I would talk to my colleagues about websites that are appropriate for different skills. I would Monitor my progress by the number of resources I have found for my students and if their skills are being supported. I will also monitor my ability to create tests and investigate more technology to assist them. I will Evaluate my success by the plans my students create, followed and modified. Do I see an increase in their math ability and their engagement in class? I would also check to see if the students are accessing the appropriate websites and technology. I would also assess if I got online tests created for them?
My Goal for the second area is to design learning experiences and assessments for my students to use with their plan. My sub goals would be:
1) I will set up online assessments for them.
2) I will have students set up blogs and blog weekly about the skills they have mastered or need help.
3) I will monitor their blogs weekly through a RSS feeder.
My Action plan would be to research and work with our tech department to place my curriculum tests on line so the students can access them. I would investigate getting students each of their blogs and have access to them during school. I will help my students set up their blogs using the four steps of portfolio development; define, design, develop and deliver(Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer, 2009). I would set up a RSS feed so I can monitor them easily. I would Monitor my progress by my ability to learn the test programs and to get them online. I would also consider how students are using the blogs. I would ask myself if it easy for myself to monitor the blogs or is there a better way. I will Evaluate my success by having the students use the blogs and online assessments. I will be checking to see if there is increase in student learning and engagement.
Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use. Mason: Cengage learning.
International Society for Technology in Education Standards for Teachers. (2010). Retrieved November 7, 2010, from International Society for Technology in Education: http://www.iste.org/Libraries/PDFs/NETS_for_Teachers_2008_EN.sflb.ashx
Laureate Education, I. P. (2009). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use. Baltimore: Author.
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