Carrying Out My GAME Plan:

G - Goals, A - Action, M - Monitor, E - Evaluate-Extend

In order to become more proficient I plan to work on familiarizing myself with the safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources. Once I have become more familiar I will then introduce it to my students. I will emphasize digital responsibility through the use of online ethics. This goal aligns with the indicator- Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility as listed in indicator A on the ISTE website.

My GAME Plan Goals:

• Ø  I will first best friends with the Standard 4 of the ISTE Standards for Teachers focusing on the concept of digital citizenship. 
• Ø  I will review PowerPoints, Slide Shares, & Blogs of Ethical and Legal use of Technology in the Classroom
• Ø  Utilize Teacher Education Programs
• Ø  Collaborate with Others
• Ø  Create a Blog to Promote and Model Digital Citizenship and Responsibility that can be shared and updated by as many people as possible.
• Ø  I will monitor my progress through assessments and responses of other collaborators.
• Ø  I will then extend my knowledge to my students.

I will also work with the National Educational Technology Standards to facilitate and inspire student learning and creativity by enhancing the learning environment of my students through technology. This goal aligns with the indicator- Design and Develop Digital-Age Learning Experiences and Assessments. It is our job as educators to utilize our knowledge to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments. By utilizing technology we can engage students in exploring real-world issues and solving authentic problems using digital tools and resources.

My GAME Plan Goals:

• Ø   I will utilize technology to facilitate experiences that advance student learning, creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face and virtual environments.
• Ø  I will stay up to date on technology through collaboration, research, Blogs, & Wikis.
• Ø  I will explore lessons that integrate technology including web quests, podcasts, iMovie, etc.
• Ø  Utilize technology in student-centered learning.
• Ø  I will monitor my progress through assessments and responses of other collaborators as well as my students.
• Ø  I will then extend my knowledge to my students.
• Ø  I will learn from my students and their comfort with technology.

The resources that I need to carry out my plan are the internet, computers, electronic devices, software, and access to all of these plus a list that continues to grow. I will also utilize collaboration with my peers and students, learning from each other can aid both sides of the learning environment. I will continue to do my homework and stay abreast of technology and digital citizenship in order to provide my students with the most effective educational opportunities as well as the mindset of being digital citizens.

References:

International Society for Technology in Education. (2008). National education standards for teachers (NETS-T). Retrieved from http://www.iste.org/standards/nets-for-teachers

Laureate Education, Inc. (Executive Producer). (2009). Integrating technology across the content areas: Enriching content area learning experiences with technology, part 2. Baltimore, MD: Author.

Prensky, M. (2008). Turning on the lights. Educational Leadership, 65(6), 40–45.
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