Monitoring My GAME Plan

          

     

            Reflecting on my progress towards reaching my goals for my GAME plan, I can see that I have not made as much progress as I would have liked. I need to determine whether the strategies I have selected are working (Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer, 2010). Unfortunately, one of the teachers that worked at my school was killed in a car accident last weekend. Needless to say, everyone has been touched by the death of our colleague. It has not been an appropriate time to discuss creating a technology committee. I will continue to monitor and evaluate the goals I created for my GAME plan.

Goal 1: To model ethical use of Internet resources by citing references and holding students accountable by requiring a reference section for all digital projects for all information, graphics, or videos students use. The goal is based on the standard 4a, Advocate, model, and teach legal and ethical use of digital information and technology (ISTE, 2008).

Finding information and resources:

• I have found the state standard that addresses ethical use of information. The standard is 3.1 Students will demonstrate ethical, legal, and safe use of information in print, media, and online resources (California Dept. of Education, 2011).

• I still need to find or create a lesson to teach students how to cite their sources correctly.

• I also need to talk with the librarian to discuss if she knows a good lesson for teaching the ethical use of information.

• I still need to find a good rubric to use when grading their digital projects that includes a section for references.

Modifications:

• I do not think I need to make any changes to this part of my GAME plan because I am making progress towards meeting this goal.

What I have learned:

• I have learned that there are state standards that address the ethical use of information.

• There is no district policy addressing plagiarism or the ethical use of information.

New questions:

• Should there be two separate categories for print and image references on the rubric?

• What format should I have students use MLA or APA?

• Should there be a district policy for appropriate use of information?

Goal 2: To participate in a leadership role to increase technology infusion and to help increase my colleagues use of technology in their classroom. The goal is based on the standard, 5b Exhibit leadership by participating in decision making and developing technology skills of others (ISTE, 2008).

Finding information and resources:

• I have not found any information on how to create a technology committee.

• I need to meet with the library tech to determine what the technology needs are for the school and whether a tech committee would be necessary.

• I need to discuss with the principal about creating a tech committee.

• I am a member of the district forward strategy committee (district tech committee)

Changes or modifications:

• Reflecting on the goal I created, I see that I was trying to do too much. The goal is not reachable in a short time frame.

• I will continue to try and create a school tech committee but it will not occur this school year.

• I will continue to help colleagues increase their technology use.

What I have learned:

• Many teachers are hesitant to make yet another change in their teaching. Common core has been overwhelming for many of my colleagues.

• Some teachers do not use the available technology because they are not comfortable using it themselves. 

• I have helped a number of teachers to use Google Drive and they use it regularly.

New questions:

• Is a technology committee essential to the school site?

• What technology needs must be addressed?

• How can I encourage colleagues to reach out of their comfort zone when using technology?

References

California State Board of Education (2010 ) Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools retrieved from: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/librarystandards.pdf

Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2010). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from: http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers

Image References

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Plan A image retrieved from: http://www.thegrandsarachis.com/a-slight-change-of-plans/

Technology collage image retrieved from: http://www.fotolia.com/Content/Comp/32443491

Change plan retrieved from: http://goalistics.com/2012/07/living-pain-intentions-plans/

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Ethics cartoon retrieved from: http://ocmis.blogspot.com/2013/03/ethical-and-social-issues-in.html

Carrying Out My GAME Plan

            Last week I created a GAME plan to address two areas of the ISTE standards that I felt I want to strengthen my skills in. It is time to begin to take action to meet the goals I created (Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer, 2010). Creating a plan has helped guide me towards reaching the goals I have set for myself. The goals have been difficult to make progress towards this week. There was two false fire alarms this week. My principal and assistant principal were both in closed door meetings and at district meetings during my prep periods last week. I also have a four day weekend due to Veteran’s day.

Goal 1: To model ethical use of Internet resources by citing references and holding students accountable by requiring a reference section for all digital projects for all information, graphics, or videos students use (ISTE, 2008).

Resources needed:

• Rubrics for digital projects that include a section for correctly citing references

• Meet with librarian or English teacher to create a mini-lesson to demonstrate for students how to cite different sources such as web pages, videos, and images.

• Meet with English colleagues to discuss proper citing of references so we are on the same page and ask if they have a rubric the department already uses.

Additional information needed:

• Guidelines for citing images and videos found on the Internet.

• I need to find where I have gotten images I used in presentations so I can model the ethical use of information.

Steps taken so far:

• I have begun to include information about where images were retrieved from on presentations and worksheets I have created.
• Downloaded California Library Standards. Determined that the standard I need to focus on is standard 3.1 Students will demonstrate ethical, legal, and safe use of information in print, media, and online resources (California Dept. of Education, 2011).

Goal 2: To participate in a leadership role to increase technology infusion and to help increase my colleagues use of technology in their classroom (ISTE, 2008).

Resources needed:

• Guidelines for creating a site technology committee. 

• Technology plans from other schools.

Additional information needed:

• Survey to determine if staff wants to use more technology in their lessons.

• Discuss with principal to determine if we can create a technology committee.

Steps taken so far:

• I am a member of the district technology committee and will be attending the next meeting which is in January. 

While I have made some progress in meeting my goals, a lot more work needs to be done. I am open for suggestions and would appreciate if anyone has or knows where to find guidelines for creating a technology committee.

  

References

California State Board of Education (2010 ) Model School Library Standards for California Public Schools retrieved from: http://www.cde.ca.gov/be/st/ss/documents/librarystandards.pdf

Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2010). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved fromhttp://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers

Image References

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Image 2 retrieved from: http://scrippsmediaethics.blogspot.com/2014/09/plagiarism-way-of-writing-in-journalism.html

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Image 5 retrieved from: http://mariagdandrea.com/fundamentals-of-ed-tech-leadership.html

Developing a Personal GAME Plan

According to the Society for Technology in Education (ISTE) there are five standards that effective teachers use to engage students, improve learning, enrich professional practice, and provide positive models for students (ISTE standards, 2008). Many of the standards I am very confident and comfortable with but there are two indicators that I want to strengthen my proficiency in.  The two indicators that I want to strengthen my skills in are: 4a. Advocate, model, and teach legal and ethical use of digital information and technology and 5b. Exhibit leadership by participating in decision making and developing technology skills of others (ISTE standards, 2008). Using the GAME plan I will develop a plan to improve my abilities in these two indicators. The GAME plan consists of: setting Goals, taking Action, Monitoring progress, and Evaluating whether goals were achieved (Cennamo, Ross, & Ertmer, 2010).  

 

Goal 1: To model ethical use of Internet resources by citing references and holding students accountable by requiring a reference section for all digital projects for all information, graphics, or videos students use.

Actions:

1.   For all multimedia presentations, worksheets, or pictures I use in class, I will create a    reference section and cite where the information was obtained. 
2.                I will create a mini lesson to demonstrate to students how to cite different types of sources   they may use in their projects.
3.                 For all Internet and digital projects, I will include in the rubric a section for citing references    correctly.
4. Work with English teachers to make sure I am teaching students the correct format.

      .Monitoring:

•     I will check all worksheets and presentations I create to make sure I have a reference section.
•   Review all students’ Internet and digital projects to make sure students are including a reference section and citing resources correctly.

Evaluation:

• I will review any worksheets or presentations I create to make sure I included a reference section
• For students, I will check their rubric scores for the reference section to determine if I need to reteach citing and reference skills

Goal 2: To participate in a leadership role to increase technology infusion and to help increase my colleagues use of technology in their classroom.

Actions:

1. Become a member of the district forward strategy committee which is the district technology committee.
2. Talk with the principal about creating a site technology committee.
3. Work with administration to schedule staff development time to help any teachers that want to utilize more technology in their teaching.

Monitoring:

• Talk with colleagues about possible technology trainings they would be interested in attending
• Attend district technology meetings
• Monitor progress with principal about creating technology committee.

Evaluating:

• Review attendance at district technology meetings.
• Review attendance of professional development offered to teachers.
• Creation of site technology committee

References

Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2010). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning.

International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved fromhttp://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers