To carry out my GAME plan in my first goal I will first have to do informal and formal observations and assessment. In my state it is required that we complete a baseline assessment the first two weeks of school on each student. This assessment is one on one. I would use the result of this assessment to group my students for learning centers.
To carry out this game plan I will need to have access to computers in my classroom with headphones and also my schools computer lab and my Promethean board. I would also need to have a audio tape player for my listening center and stories, computer soft ware, and multimedia tools. I also would like to use a video camera to video my students during their share and celebrate time so that I can replay it for them later.
The state assessment is ongoing that should be updated at least every four weeks. The additional information that I will need to complete this GAME plan is their assessment. Using their assessments allows me to make changes during the learning process and provide feedback so that I can take steps to adjust my instructions if necessary, based on my students needs (Cennamo, Ross & Ertmer 2010).
The steps that I have been able to take so far are to do reassessments so that I am able to make changes to my learning centers to better meet my students learning needs.
To carry out my GAME plan in my second goal I will need computers and my Promethean board. My Promethean board will allow me to serve as a model for my students. My student’s computer will allow them to follow and shadow me as I model for them. I will also need story books that are of interest to my students. My schools media center, media specialist and the computer lab teacher. The steps that I have been able to take so far are to continue to model for my students the resource and answers we can receive from technology.
Reference:
Cennamo, K., Ross, J., & Ertmer, P. (2010). Technology integration for meaningful classroom use: A standards-based approach. Belmont, CA: Wadsworth, Cengage Learning
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI am wondering if I read your post wrong, but do you not have access to your promethean board? If you would clarify just a bit for me. Is a promethean board the same or similar to a Smartboard? I think that I am in a similar situation in that there are (not currantly) enough computers for student use. My overhead computer is in a separate place than the student research area that is being built for students in the library. I am thankful, but regret the placement a bit, because I will not be able to model while they are on their own. I love your idea to use a video camera to play back celebrations and successes! The steps that you have taken so far are noteworthy! Don't give up!
Cathryn
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI agree that it is beneficial to assess your students often to determine where they are in the curriculum and what they need. Kindergartners change so much over the course of the year and grow at so many different rates, it is important to keep up. By assessing them frequently, you are meeting the needs of all your students. Your students are lucky to have such a dedicated teacher!
Keri
Keri
Hi Cathy,
ReplyDeleteI do have assess to my Promethean board and yes it is similar to a Smartboard. The Smartboard is a better tool for little people because they do not have to use the pen they can use their fingers.
Hi Keri,
ReplyDeleteThank you
Sandra,
ReplyDeleteI actually just saw a Smartboard in action this past week. Now I understand what all the excitement is about.