- I have successfully made it through the steps of my first GAME plan to improve on the NETS-T standards in my classroom. But just as any good teacher knows, the GAME plan is an ongoing cycle. As a part of the evaluating process, I have to see where I could extend or revise the plan and begin again.
So to revise my initial GAME plan, I have to ask myself some important questions:
What have I learned so far that I can apply to my instructional practices?
Well, I have learned quite a bit about assessments with technology. I have successfully implemented the CPS system for summative assessments as well as used other tools such as quia.com and surveymonkey.com as a better way to gather data and better my instruction.
What Goals am I now working towards?
I think that I have some pretty good ways to accumulate summative assessment data but I would also like to develop some rubrics and research some ways to use technology through other forms of assessment. Especially ways to create digital portfolios of student work.
Based on the standards what new goals will I set for myself?
As I mentioned, I want to start creating digital portfolios as a form of assessment but with that I need to expand my students' use of technology. Opening up new ways for students to show me their ideas with technology is a difficult task for 7 and 8 year olds because that are still learning the basics of typing and computer use. I would like to expose them to a variety of tools so that they will have more freedom to choose their way of expressing what they have learned.
What learning approaches will you try to improve learning?
I would like to spend half of the school year teaching students how to master 3 new technology tools - Powerpoint, Voicethread, and digital story telling. Once we have learned the ins and outs of those programs, the second half of the year will allow students to choose their methods of demonstrating what they have learned.
I am welcoming any feedback on these new goals for my classroom. Has anyone used digital portfolios for their students? I am interested in reading your ideas.
-Ashley
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I like your ideas for getting feedback on your lessons. Surveymonkey.com is a great resource and I have used this as a formative assessment throughout my units as well. That way I can tweak the upcoming lessons as I go through the unit and it will better serve my students.
ReplyDeleteI also like how you recognize the fact that the GAME plan is an ongoing cycle. So much of our work is an ongoing cycle and it is great that you are looking back at it and making changes as you go through this journey.
Good luck! It seems like you have made quite a bit of progress.
Brooke,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment. I just started using Surveymonkey.com and have found great benefits for it. My students have also created assessments for one another with the program. The GAME plan has been a positive experience and one that I will continue to use.
-Ashley
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI struggle with implimentation for younger students as well. I work with 6 and 7 year olds and some of the ideas that we have learned about are just not appropriate for their age. I think we just have to take what we learn and determine what is appropriate.
Amanda
I really like your idea of having the students create digital Portfolios. It will allow you to keep record of students’ learning, growth, and change through the year. Also it can represent the right tool to develop a shared understanding of what quality work is. Power Point, Microsoft Word, Adobe Acrobat are examples of software that we can use for this purpose, but I would prefer to use blogs or wikis, so that the students can continue to access their after they’ve left the classroom or school, and that parents and family can see.
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Ashley,
ReplyDeleteThe digital portfoliio is a great idea. Starting at such a young age it would be a wonderful tool to use as the years progress. Students can look back and see the success they have made. Portfolios are also the future of assessment. There has been talk in the state of Ohio to move to a portfolio based assessment instead of a standarized test. Starting your portfolio early would be a tremendious help to student and teachers.
Stephanie Coultrip