Bianca Becker

Artifact  Reflection

 

EDTC 5330 has two primary functions. First, it is responsible for the organization and presentation of th EdTech Conference at Texas State University. Second, it requires students to perform a program evaluation of technology use in some educational scenario. This course had students explore various ways to improve a school setting currently using technology to accomplish some sort of goal by using our knowledge of technology, curriculum, learning strategies, and research.

 

My two artifacts for this course are my conference presentation and program evaluation. EDTC 5330 gave me the opportunity to develop and present my first every conference presentation. My conference focused on the use of blogs in the elementary classroom. I discussed the benefits of blogging for writing development in K-5. My presentation was combined with two other partners who also emphasized writing development in students. Our overall presentation was geared for students K-12 and incorporated blogging, StoryBird, BoomWriter, Wikis, and Google Docs.

 

The second artifact was the progam evaluation I conducted at RBES. The evaluation focused on the effectiveness of the Istation reading program in improving 3rd through 5th grade student reading scores. This experience gave me the opportunity to interview stakeholders, gather and analyze student data, and evaluate the effectiveness of current technology based initiatives on our campus. 

 

ISTE Standards for Teachers

 

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity // Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter, teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, cretvity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers: 

 

• (A) Promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness.

• (D) Model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments. 

 

2. Design & Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences & Assessments // Teachers design, develop, and evaluate authentic learning experiences and assessmetn incorporating contemporary tools and resources to maximize content learning in context and to develop the knowledge, skills, and attitudes identified in the NETS•S. Teachers:

 

• (A) Design or adapt relevant learning experiences that incorporate digital tools and resources to promote student learning and creativity.

 

3. Model Digital-Age Work and Learning // Teachers exhibit knowledge, skills, and work processes representative of an innovative professional in a global and digital society. Teachers: 

 

• (A) Demonstrate fluency in technology systems and the transfer of current knowledge to new technologies and situations.

• (B) Collaborate with students, peers, parents, and community members using digital tools and resources to support student success and innovation.

• (C) Communicate relevant information and ideas effectively to students, parents, and peers using a variety of digital-age media and formats.

• (D) Model and facilitate effective use of current and emerging digital tools to locate, analyze, evaluate, and use information resources to support research and learning.

 

4. Promote & Model Digital Citizenship & Responsibility // Teachers understand local and global societal issues and responsibilities in an evolving digital culture and exhibit legal and ethical behavior in their professional practices. Teachers: 

 

• (A) Advocate, model, and teach safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.

• (B) Address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable acess to appropriate digital tools and resources.

• (C) Promote and model digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.

• (D) Develop and model cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.

 

5. Engage in Professional Growth & Leadership// Teachers continously improve their professional practice, model lifelong learning, and exhibit leadership in their school and professional community by promoting and decmonstrating the effective use of digital tools and resources. Teachers: 

 

• (A) Participate in local and global learning communities to explore creative applications of technology to improve student learning.

• (B) Exhibit leadership by demonstrating a vision of technology infusion, participating in shared decision making and community building, and developing the leadership and technology skills of others.

• (C) Evaluate and reflect on current research and professional practice on a regular basis to make effective use of existing and emerging digital tools and resources in support of student learning.

• (D) Contribute to the effectiveness, vitality, and self-renewal of the teaching profession and of their school and community.