THE GAME PLAN

The first NETS-T standard that I would like to use in my goal setting is NETS-T 4 b. which states teacher address the diverse needs of all learners by using learner centered strategies and providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.    The actions I would take to achieve this goal are to first identify the needs of my students.  Next, I would create learning centers that included students working with a partner on the computer. I would group the students because many times students learn better with working with a partner.  This would help that below level students achieve some of the skills that he is having difficulties on and it will help the above and on level students by in some case improving their self esteem and their behavior.   To monitor progress I would have formal and informal observations and or assessments every other week.  I would also have a share and celebrate activity daily where five students would share what they have worked on and the class would celebrate what they have learned that day.

To evaluate and extend the learning I would continue adding higher order thinking activities where the students will have to use their creative learning skills. 

The second NETS-T standard that I would like to use in my goal setting is NETS-T2b.  Which states teacher develop technology enriched learning environments that enable all students to pursue their individual curiosities and become active participant on seeing their own education goals, managing their own learning and assessing their own progress.

To achieve this goal I would first introduce my kindergarten students to technology and the many opportunities and things we use technology for.  Many of my kindergarten students have not had the chance to use any form of technology except the television.  I would begin by exploring with my students.  I would model how when reading a story we can research something in the book we do not understand.  For example one day during phonics I put up the word “squid” for my students to stretch and slide to sound out the word.   Next I asked them what was a squid a few knew it look like and octopus but they did not know the difference.  I used technology to show them images of both so that they could see the difference.  This activity would help them to understand that even when they are reading books on their own and come to things they do not understand they can use technology to get answers.   This activity is one was to begin helping my students pursue their own individual curiosity.  Next I would have the students look for answers to their own questions.  Many times they will ask me.  I will have them go to the computer and type in their words or question.  I know I will have to closely monitor because of age but that is alright because I believe that this is where it all starts.    

Having my students do the research for things that they are looking for is a way for me to monitor myself and my instruction on how I taught them to look for what they do not know or understand.  It is a way for me to monitor the students to see if they are able to do the research for themselves.   To extend the lesson we would begin using technology to build research papers and projects.