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.