EDSC 11 standards

Classroom Presentation on NETS

Standards in teaching defines the objectives we teach to. Two years ago, in 2002, National Technology Standards were identified for all teacher preparation programs.

NET-T National Standards for Teachers address all stages of your professional development . These stages are divided into the following:

General preparation

Professional Preparation

Student Teaching Internship

First Year Teaching

http://cnets.iste.org/teachers/t_stands.html
Building on the National Educational Standards of Students in K-12,. NETS-S. National Standards for prospective and practicing teachers have also been identified. These are called NETS-T. All candidates seeking certification or endorsements in teacher preparation should meet these educational technology standards.

In this course we hope you will develop a strong skill base in computer applications and processes and understand how and why technology is important to use with your future students.

Standard

Assignment

I. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS.
Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers:
1. demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Students)

2. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.

All assignments require you to demonstrate basic operations and concepts in using technology.

Readings and reading discussions will help you become aware of research regarding technology and keep you informed about using technology to support learning.

II. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES.
Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers:
1. design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners.
2. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences.
3. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability.
4. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities.
5. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.

Multimedia project that integrates the use of PowerPoint and Digital Video

The integration of graphics, text, and visual literacy in creating your autobiography

Identification and annotation of good websites.

III. TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM.
Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers:
A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards.
B. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students.
C. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity.
D. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.

Review of this Page

Pre-and Post Assessment of your skills

Autobiography

Development of 10 best web resources

Use TWP to share and provide feedback to class assignments

Use TWP to discuss important class issues

Designing and organizing an electronic portfolio

IV. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION.
Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Teachers:
A. apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques.
B. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning.
C. apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.

Use rubrics to provide feedback to Autobiography and
Eportfolio assignments and reflections

Use of spreadsheets to collect and analyze data.

Use of spreadsheets and graph a simple research experiment

V. PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE.
Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers:
A . use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning.
B . continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning.
C. apply technology to increase productivity.
D. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.

Spreadsheets to keep student grades and budgets

Use of sharing tool in TWP to exchange information

Familiarity with the best web sites

Reflective statements attached to portfolio artifacts.

Use of Microsoft tool suite

Use of Standards into Action to connect to other Vermont Educators.

Familiarity with the value and range of technology telecommunication projects.

VI. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES.
Teachers understand the social,ethical,legal,and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice. Teachers:
A. model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use.
B. apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities.
C. identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity
D. promote safe and healthy use of technology resources.
E. facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.

Reading and Discussion of article on CopyWrite and CopyWrong.

Eportfolio-attention to not using any copywritten material.

Autobiography assignment focus on not using copywritten pictures.

Discussion of assigned readings about technology and the digital divide.

Technology and Licensure in Vermont

The State of Vermont requires all teachers to meet standards and principles outlined in Five Standards for Vermont Educators.

To become licensed, candidates must provide evidence of technology proficiency:

Standard II, Professional Knowledge:

Principal #9: The educator integrates current technologies in instruction, assessment, and professional productivity.

Quality is indicated when an educator:

Is familiar with the National Educational Technology Standards for Teachers (2000, International Society for Technology in Education) and uses them to guide and assess his /her efforts to integrate technology into the teaching and learning processes.

Chooses and integrates a variety of developmentally appropriate technological tools to support standards-based curricular and instructional objectives (e.g., to access or analyze information, communicate ideas, or facilitate student collaboration).

Uses technology to support documentation, assessment, analysis, and evaluation of student development and learning.

Is aware of and able to use various technologies to differentiate instruction, including the accommodation of special needs.

Uses technology to enhance communication with families and colleagues, record keeping, and instructional planning.

Models the ethical, legal, and safe use of educational technologies,

This standard is assessed in the following items in the State Criteria Rubric.

Entry I: Teaching Episodes

B. Variety of Strategies: There is evidence of the ability to use a variety of instructional strategies to provide opportunities for students to meet or exceed the standards. Both lessons show evidence of incorporating appropriate digital or material technologies that support instruction and/or assessment.

Entry IV: Teaching over Time

D. Planning & Use of Strategies: There is evidence of the candidate's ability to plan and use a scaffolded set of instructional strategies to meet the goals/objectives/standards for the unit or connected series of lessons. There is evidence of the candidate's ability to incorporate digital or material technologies that support instruction and/or assessment.

Standard	Assignment
I. TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS AND CONCEPTS. Teachers demonstrate a sound understanding of technology operations and concepts. Teachers: 1. demonstrate introductory knowledge, skills, and understanding of concepts related to technology (as described in the ISTE National Education Technology Standards for Students) 2. demonstrate continual growth in technology knowledge and skills to stay abreast of current and emerging technologies.	All assignments require you to demonstrate basic operations and concepts in using technology. Readings and reading discussions will help you become aware of research regarding technology and keep you informed about using technology to support learning.
II. PLANNING AND DESIGNING LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS AND EXPERIENCES. Teachers plan and design effective learning environments and experiences supported by technology. Teachers: 1. design developmentally appropriate learning opportunities that apply technology-enhanced instructional strategies to support the diverse needs of learners. 2. apply current research on teaching and learning with technology when planning learning environments and experiences. 3. identify and locate technology resources and evaluate them for accuracy and suitability. 4. plan for the management of technology resources within the context of learning activities. 5. plan strategies to manage student learning in a technology-enhanced environment.	Multimedia project that integrates the use of PowerPoint and Digital Video The integration of graphics, text, and visual literacy in creating your autobiography Identification and annotation of good websites.
III. TEACHING, LEARNING, AND THE CURRICULUM. Teachers implement curriculum plans, that include methods and strategies for applying technology to maximize student learning. Teachers: A. facilitate technology-enhanced experiences that address content standards and student technology standards. B. use technology to support learner-centered strategies that address the diverse needs of students. C. apply technology to develop students' higher order skills and creativity. D. manage student learning activities in a technology-enhanced environment.	Review of this Page Pre-and Post Assessment of your skills Autobiography Development of 10 best web resources Use TWP to share and provide feedback to class assignments Use TWP to discuss important class issues Designing and organizing an electronic portfolio
IV. ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION. Teachers apply technology to facilitate a variety of effective assessment and evaluation strategies. Teachers: A. apply technology in assessing student learning of subject matter using a variety of assessment techniques. B. use technology resources to collect and analyze data, interpret results, and communicate findings to improve instructional practice and maximize student learning. C. apply multiple methods of evaluation to determine students' appropriate use of technology resources for learning, communication, and productivity.	Use rubrics to provide feedback to Autobiography and Eportfolio assignments and reflections Use of spreadsheets to collect and analyze data. Use of spreadsheets and graph a simple research experiment
V. PRODUCTIVITY AND PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE. Teachers use technology to enhance their productivity and professional practice. Teachers: A . use technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and lifelong learning. B . continually evaluate and reflect on professional practice to make informed decisions regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. C. apply technology to increase productivity. D. use technology to communicate and collaborate with peers, parents, and the larger community in order to nurture student learning.	Spreadsheets to keep student grades and budgets Use of sharing tool in TWP to exchange information Familiarity with the best web sites Reflective statements attached to portfolio artifacts. Use of Microsoft tool suite Use of Standards into Action to connect to other Vermont Educators. Familiarity with the value and range of technology telecommunication projects.
VI. SOCIAL, ETHICAL, LEGAL, AND HUMAN ISSUES. Teachers understand the social,ethical,legal,and human issues surrounding the use of technology in PK-12 schools and apply those principles in practice. Teachers: A. model and teach legal and ethical practice related to technology use. B. apply technology resources to enable and empower learners with diverse backgrounds, characteristics, and abilities. C. identify and use technology resources that affirm diversity D. promote safe and healthy use of technology resources. E. facilitate equitable access to technology resources for all students.	Reading and Discussion of article on CopyWrite and CopyWrong. Eportfolio-attention to not using any copywritten material. Autobiography assignment focus on not using copywritten pictures. Discussion of assigned readings about technology and the digital divide.