NETS-T Standard 1 Reflection

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, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. Teachers:
A. promote, support, and model creative and innovative thinking and inventiveness
B. engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources
C. promote student reflection using collaborative tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual understanding and thinking, planning, and creative processes
D. model collaborative knowledge construction by engaging in learning with students, colleagues, and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

Reflection:
I am not great with computers; however, this class has taught me many new technology skills.  I have learned how to use many tools that make it possible to integrate technology into every subject.  I have also learned how to foster students interest and promote reflection using technology.  The knowledge I gained from this class on the use of concept mapping gave me a great understanding of how to promote student reflection.  Concept maps give visual reminders for students, and they force students to think and reflect on the lesson to gain more information.  I also learned many ways to grab students’ attention with technology.  Photo stories are a great way to creatively teach a topic.  Using Photostories in the classroom address many of Gardner’s types of learners.  It gives students something to view, read, and something to listen to.  It is also great for students with disabilities, because words can be listened to and viewed. It also facilitates learning to read, because it includes visual and sounded words.  Several projects we completed and tools we learned about in this class “facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity.”

Artifacts/Evidence:

• Photostory
• concept map

Future Learning Goals:
I have learned an abundance of useful information about how to facilitating and inspiring student learning and creativity throughout this class; however,  I have not had the opportunity to use and of the information learned yet.  I have learned that engage or inspire students when technology is integrated into the classroom.  I learned how to create a Photostory which is a great tool for grasping students attention.  I will also use technology to promote reflection in the classroom.  Students will be given outlines of information, and they will be asked to tell about all of the parts based on what they have already learned.  Even though, I have learned to use many tools to meet this technology standards, I know once I begin teaching I will learn about many more.